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The Watchmaker's Curse in Gdansk

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You are in Gdansk, the city known for its clocks. 

Uncover its clock-inspired essence, learn its history and meet fascinating characters associated with the city. Talk to the lion and travel to the rhythm of clock ticking, through the maze of charming streets and alleys, in search of the "lost time". 

Follow the clues and don't be surprised by encountering even the most unreal situations, look for hidden parts of precise mechanisms. Explore the remarkable city in an unusual manner. 

Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English

Created by
Mariusz Lubkowski

Highlights

  • Get ready for an exciting adventure.

  • Visit the city's historical places Marvel at the extraordinary craftsmanship of the city's artists and their exquisite clocks.

  • Look higher and further than others ever would.

  • Immerse yourself in the breathtaking panorama of beautiful Gdansk.

Storyline

  
The year is 2024. While sitting in a Gdańsk restaurant, you overhear a conversation about the prophecy of the clairvoyant Polimus.

According to the prophecy, today the curse on Gdańsk's clocks is to be lifted. You are surprised when a letter appears on the table, saying:

Refer to me as the Master! I had to punish the pride of the Gdańsk citizens! I destroyed my creation. Woe! Three times I say woe to whoever would try to fix them! H.D.

You pay for the coffee and head towards the Basilica

Experience's route

Starting point St. Mary's Basilica
Świętego Ducha 67/71, 80-834 Gdańsk, Polska
Finish point Gradowa Mountain
Gradowa 6, 80-802 Gdańsk, Polska

Places you will visit

15

It will take you

166-196 mins

You will walk

4990 steps

Total distance

3.8 km

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Ratings and Reviews

4.26

42 ratings

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Jingdan

02 Jan 2024
Excellent!

Dmytro Bielyi

20 Aug 2023
Super cool quest!

Dominika Warecka-McCabe

05 Apr 2024
really fun activity! some of the pin locations could be improved though and it might not be the beat one to do to swe the MAIN aights of Gdansk (but its grear for someone who wants to get to know thw coty more!)

Calara

06 Jun 2025
Probably the least satisfying Questo quest we've done. Many of the markers are in the wrong place (St Catherine's church is outside a lody shop 2 streets away), and the directions are so cryptic it's hard to know whether to believe the map or the text. Once you arrive somewhere the text points you to places you've just walked past. Also, only about half the challenges require you to actually be there, and the ones that do are totally unforgiving (3:55 vs 3:55pm). We gave up before the last one after we were badly directed through one of the busiest rail stations in Poland. I think it would be good to review this one for quality - we found it pretty annoying.

Ksenia&Piotr

31 May 2025
the initial hints are confusing at best. The accepted answers are not straight forward as well..

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