Poland>Gdansk>Dead in Danzig, A Murder Mystery in Gdansk
Dead in Danzig,  A Murder Mystery in Gdansk image 1

Dead in Danzig, A Murder Mystery in Gdansk

🔒 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 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Upland Gate, Wały Jagiellońskie 2A, 80-887 Gdańsk, Poland

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

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

20-50 mins

You will walk

2240 steps

Total distance

1.7 km

Route you will explore

Loading map…
Finish point The Crane (Żuraw)
Szeroka 67/68, 80-835 Gdańsk, Poland

About this quest

Explore the storied streets of Gdansk's Royal Way on foot, uncovering the city's Golden Age as an amber trading powerhouse. 

Visit the Upland Gate, Golden Gate, Neptune's Fountain, Artus Court, and eight other iconic landmarks of the Old Town. 

Learn the real history behind the facades, merchant guilds, Baltic trade, and Hanseatic power expressed in stone and amber. 
A 90-minute walking tour through one of Europe's best-preserved medieval city centres.

Highlights

  • 10 landmark stops through Gdansk's Royal Way and Old Town waterfront

  • Discover the real history of amber trade and Hanseatic merchant guilds

  • Interactive puzzles built into real architectural details at each stop

  • Visit Neptune's Fountain, Artus Court, the Green Gate and The Crane

The mission: Your story in Gdansk

Gdansk, 1734. You arrive at the gates of Danzig before dawn, papers bearing the seal of the Merchant Guild. The message was brief: Augustyn Krahmer is dead.

Krahmer was one of this city's most powerful amber merchants. His body was found at Neptune's Fountain, face down in the basin. The water is barely knee-deep. He did not drown. He was placed there.

You have the city morning and three suspects. Your investigation begins at the western gates.

Tips & Recommendations

👟

Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

🔋

Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

🌤️

Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

📸

Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

💧

Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

👥

Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Ratings and Reviews

5

55 ratings

5 Stars
100%
4 Stars
0%
3 Stars
0%
2 Stars
0%
1 Star
0%
Reviews
Sort by

Anonymous

07 Apr 2026
Spectacular. We were completely absorbed from the first stop. The historical fiction layer on top of real Gdansk landmarks lifts this above any game we've done before.

Anonymous

07 Apr 2026
The 1734 siege framing is inspired. Every location is genuinely connected to the story rather than just loosely tied. Five stars — no hesitation.

Anonymous

07 Apr 2026
Loved the atmosphere. The 18th century setting is maintained throughout and every location is genuinely interesting. Nothing felt like a filler stop.

Anonymous

07 Apr 2026
One of the best city games I've played. The murder mystery format works really well — each stop reveals something new and the final location was stunning.

Anonymous

07 Apr 2026
Best quest we've done in Poland. The historical detail is clearly well researched and the murder mystery angle keeps you invested the whole way through.

Beat the best: Top Gdansk explorers

User without a name
3072 XP
User without a name
3065 XP
User without a name
3065 XP

Download Questo and playin the real world

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play