Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Istanbul Highlights: The Royal Adventure
4.29Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 63 min 4.7 km Istanbul App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Reconquer Old Istanbul on a thrilling adventure filled with fun challenges. This route will take you on a journey around the historical peninsula of Istanbul.
Along the way, we will guide you through Istanbul’s most characteristic attractions and explore the turbulent history of the city.
Along the way, we will guide you through Istanbul’s most characteristic attractions and explore the turbulent history of the city.
We will begin from Eminönü Square and end the route in the beautiful Gülhane Park, where you can take a walk or relax in an ambient cafe in celebration of completing your quest.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Take a walk around the beautiful Hagia Sophia, admiring its majesty.
Stroll through the city’s world-famous Grand Bazaar.
Learn about the Column of Constantine and what secrets lie buried beneath it.
Immerse yourself in the magic of the city that blends Eastern and Western traits, tradition and modernity.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.29 / 5
34 player ratings
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Istanbul
A · Start
Rüstem Paşa, Erzak Ambarı Sok. No:92, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
B · Finish
Cankurtaran, Alemdar Cd. No:30, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Atilla Serdar Ulaş.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Atilla Serdar UlaşWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
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FANTASY ADVENTURE IN ISTANBUL
A story adventure played through Istanbul
Istanbul Highlights: The Royal Adventure is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Istanbul. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Egyptian Bazaar Entrance and finishes at Gülhane Park over 4.7 km, with 11 challenge locations. Typical duration: 63 min; 4.7 km walking route; 11 challenge locations
Choose this for a self-guided story mission outdoors. Choose a venue attraction when a contained indoor experience matters more. Playable languages: English.
