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Follow the Traces of Different Civilizations in Istanbul

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

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

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Süleymaniye Camii, Süleymaniye, Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd. No:1, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

11

It will take you

85-115 mins

You will walk

5250 steps

Total distance

4 km

Route you will explore

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About this quest

Take a trip through historic Istanbul with this city exploration game, where you will find out the influence different civilizations had on the expansion and evolution of the city, while also learning about the most influential and famous leader, Suleiman I, whom many know as Suleiman the Magnificent.

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Istanbul combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 11 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 6000 minutes to complete and covers 4km 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 Istanbul.

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

Highlights

  • Learn what place in Istanbul is as complex as human and resembles a labyrinth

  • Find out what links Medusa to the city of Istanbul

The mission: Your story in Istanbul

While leaving your house after hearing the call for prayer, you found a note in your shoe. It says:
 
I need your help my friend. I am in trouble. The alchemist is after me. Meet me at the  lovers' grave after the prayer!
B.

You're pretty nervous after reading it, because you have not seen your friend B in a long time. 

You run to the mosque.  

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 fully 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.

Important Information

⏱️

Duration

Approximately 6000 minutes

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Distance

4km walking

👥

Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

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Oleksandr Shchevkun

23 Mar 2024

Yuşa Can Dinç

28 Sep 2022

Gauthier Couchoud

07 Nov 2025
Insterting but everything is close after 8pm

ANAMA Road Trip

29 Nov 2022
première expérience sympa, mais quelques beug dans le jeu

Simone Henn-Pausch

23 Sep 2024
manche Wegbeschreibungen waren irreführend und die Hinweise nicht immer hilfreich

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