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The Vanishing Pharmacist: A Cure for Sadness

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⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Cantacuzino Statue, Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu 1, București 030167, Romania

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

12

It will take you

69-99 mins

You will walk

2240 steps

Total distance

1.7 km

Route you will explore

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Finish point Casa Gheorghe Hotăranu
Strada Vasile Lascăr, București, Romania

About this quest

Combining the gritty atmosphere of a 1920s detective noir with the cerebral puzzles of an escape room, this game transforms the city into a living game board. 

You won't just be looking at statues and facades; you’ll be interrogating them. From the 17th-century origins of Colțea to the hidden geometric patterns of interwar villas, every stone relief and iron gate holds a secret.

Will you find the antidote in time, or will you too become a victim of the Perfume of Oblivion?

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Bucharest combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 12 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 5040 minutes to complete and covers 1.7km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Bucharest.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Highlights

  • Step Into the Shoes of a 1920s Detective: use the chemists's leather-bound notebook to retrace his movements. Throughout the game, you are effectively collecting the ingredients for an antidote.By identifying flowers, gems or fragrances, you are gathering the knowledge needed for the final confrontation.Every correct answer is a piece of the chemical puzzle.

The mission: Your story in Bucharest

The year is 1925. The Batiște district is on edge. A man named Marco, the neighborhood’s trusted pharmacist, has vanished without a trace. His successor, a cold, Pavia-trained chemist named Iane, has turned the lab into something... different. 

Reports are coming in of 'unsettling fragrances' that make people forget their own names. You’ve been hired to trace Iane’s steps, collect the chemical components of his 'Cure for Sadness,' and find out if it’s a remedy - or a trap. 

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

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