Outdoor Things to Do in Vienna

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

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What people have to say about quests in Vienna?

4.6

Based on 2,560+ Local Reviews

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Espionage in Vienna: The Secret Order

very fun and unique way to see the city

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Maria pan

Escape the Great Plague: A Medieval Vienna Mystery

Amazing, loved everything. We froze to death though

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Melina Gasparrini

Freud, Beethoven & Mozart: Letters, Keys & Arias

Great game! I met interesting places and learn great things. I suggest to add Spanish too, so more people can enjoy!

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KRAKS

Escape the Great Plague: A Medieval Vienna Mystery

awesomness

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Lucia Melani

In the footsteps of Freud: Adventure in Vienna

A nice little look into the life and times of the fameus Freud

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AL

Saving the Empress: Schönbrunn Walking Tour & Escape Game

super spannend!

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Johannes

Saving the Empress: Schönbrunn Walking Tour & Escape Game

good story, and the riddles get at the end harder, but i liked it

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Magic_Quests

Saving the Empress: Schönbrunn Walking Tour & Escape Game

Great story. Nice riddles, i liked the sound riddle the most. Never seen this before.

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Manelle

Escape the Great Plague: A Medieval Vienna Mystery

my wife and I loved the walk around the city, even at 11PM on a rainy night as we walked through streets and neighbourhood we would not have visited otherwise! heavily recommend if you want an easy guided tour

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KraljMatjaz

Vienna Prater: Wurstelprater

Nice questo, with riding coasters and visiting horror houses.

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Ditch the Boring Dates: 3 Unforgettable Missions in Vienna for Couples

Skip the repetitive coffee dates. Solve clues together and explore the city.

Ways to explore Vienna with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real Vienna landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

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As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in Vienna work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in Vienna, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in Vienna?
Questo currently offers 9 self-guided walking tours in Vienna. Prices start from €9.99 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in Vienna in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring Vienna at your own pace.
How can we explore Vienna in a way that feels more like an adventure than a museum walk?

Try a quest like Espionage in Vienna: The Secret Order. You’ll follow encrypted clues, sneak through alleyways, see landmarks like the Rathaus and Volksgarten, and uncover hidden stories—more spy-mystery than just sightseeing.

We love creepy or historical tales—any quests that dive into Vienna’s darker side?

Yeah! Medieval Vienna: The Great Plague Walking Tour & Escape Game is perfect. You walk through old streets, solve riddles, and learn about how the city survived during plague times. It’s spooky, touching, and educational all at once.

We’re a couple looking for something romantic but different—what do you suggest?

Check out Vienna, Oida! – A Local’s Guide to Hidden Sights, Bars & Legends. You and your partner wander through hidden courtyards, discover bars locals love, enjoy legends of Vienna, and finish somewhere scenic—maybe with a rooftop cocktail.

Is there something fun with kids that won’t bore them out?

Definitely. Quests are great with kids—there are puzzles, movement, surprises. Even something like Meet Freud, Mozart and Beethoven: Historic Vienna City Exploration Game is fun. Kids can chase facts about famous people while walking through interesting parts of the city.

Can locals still enjoy quests in Vienna, even if we’ve seen the main sights?

For sure. Local quests are full of hidden gems—alleys, stories about forgotten corners, legends most people never think about. It’s like rediscovering your city.

What makes a Questo quest different from just a walking tour in Vienna?

Quests add puzzles, stories, and interaction—you become part of the plot. For example, in Espionage in Vienna you’re not just looking at sights; you’re solving a mission. It’s more immersive and memorable.

Discover Vienna on foot with Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow clues through the Innere Stadt, past the Hofburg and St. Stephen's Cathedral, and into the coffeehouses and hidden courtyards of the Ringstrasse. Imperial history, musical legends, and secrets around every corner, walk at your own pace.

About Vienna

In Vienna, Questo turns a walk through Austria into a self-guided city game. Pick one of 9 active Questo quests, follow clues on your phone, solve puzzles, and unlock a story as you move from stop to stop. There is no guide to meet and no fixed start time, so you can begin when the day works for you. Vienna works well for travelers who want more than a checklist of sights. Each quest gives you a route, a reason to look closer, and small challenges that make the city feel interactive. Use the game as a playful way to plan time around local places such as Volksgarten Vienna, Stephansdom, and Rathaus Vienna. It suits couples, families, groups of friends, and solo explorers who like flexible outdoor activities. Choose a focused set of city games, pause whenever you want, and turn time in Vienna into a walk with a plot. Questo's Vienna quests are rated 4.56★ across 583 player reviews.