Frankfurt: The Lost Waters of Alt-Sachsenhausen
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Unlock · €9.99Staying a few days in Frankfurt? All 5 Frankfurt quests for €39.99 · pays for itself by quest #5. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
59-89 mins
You will walk
1580 steps
Total distance
1.2 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Church of the Three Kings whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Guild Fountain and see where you land on the Frankfurt leaderboard.
Highlights
Learn about the legend behind the name of the city of Frankfurt.Discover the delicacies that originated in Alt-Sachs.Pay enough attention to avoid sudden water attacks from an unassuming statue.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Fountain of Frau Rauscher
Fountain of St. George
Ratings and Reviews
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A note from Marco Felici
“Cambridge PhD, into research, policy and stories. Originally from Viterbo, Italy and now exploring life in Germany, one quest at a time.”
The mission: Your story in Frankfurt
But a terrible threat hovers over the festival this year: the water stopped flowing!
That is why you, international fountain expert, have been summoned to solve all the clues you will find on your way and bring back fresh water and jolly times to Alt Sachs.
Beat the best: Top Frankfurt explorers
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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
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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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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN FRANKFURT
A history-led way to explore Frankfurt
Frankfurt: The Lost Waters of Alt-Sachsenhausen is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Frankfurt to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Church of the Three Kings and finishes at Guild Fountain over 1.2 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 74 min; 1.2 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English, German.
