Zurich Highlights: Local Gems
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Places you will visit
14
It will take you
75-105 mins
You will walk
5390 steps
Total distance
4.1 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Zurich Main Station whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 14 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Polybahn and see where you land on the Zürich leaderboard.
Highlights
Discover the old town and the main historical monuments
Discover nature oases in the middle of the city
Find hidden gems that only the inhabitants know they exist
Possibility to stop for a drink/meal anytime during the Quest
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Lindenhof
Thermengasse
Zurich Opera House
Quai Bridge
Swiss National Bank
Old Botanical Garden
Zurich Main Station
Ratings and Reviews
99 ratings
Tabea
Elena Pérez Rodríguez
smmellett
Austin Linnell
Oliver Linnell
A note from Guillaume
“Fanatic traveler, since 1998.”
The mission: Your story in Zürich
"If only I knew someone from Zurich, I could discover the city like a real Zürcher!"
Well, look at you now... It's 8 a.m., and you're at ZH Main Station, wearing a suit and carrying an attaché case. How did this happen?!
Ready to start your day as a zürcher businesswoman?
Beat the best: Top Zürich explorers
Good to know before you play
- No attractions ticket(s) required
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
Frequently asked questions
Is Zurich Highlights: Local Gems self-guided?
Where does it start and finish?
How many accesses are needed?
Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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FAMILY ACTIVITY IN ZÜRICH
A kid-friendly outdoor mission in Zürich
Zurich Highlights: Local Gems is for families who want an active outdoor alternative to another screen-heavy or venue-only outing in Zürich. Children follow a story, solve clues and turn the city route into part of the game.
The route starts at Zurich Main Station and finishes at Polybahn over 4.1 km, with 14 challenge locations. Typical duration: 90 min; 4.1 km walking route; 14 challenge locations
Choose this when you want a flexible family mission outdoors. Choose a cinema, zoo or indoor attraction when a fixed venue and facilities matter more. Playable languages: English, German, French.
