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
Mysteries of Constantinople: An Istanbul Riddle Quest
4Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 145 min 3.3 km Istanbul App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
It’s 2023, a clear morning by the sea in Istanbul. As you stroll along the bustling port, an old man in a black cloak steps into your path.
He offers you a trade: help him complete a cryptic task, and he’ll gift you a piece of wisdom that could change your life. Intrigued, you accept—setting off on a quest that winds through the layers of Istanbul's past, from Byzantine relics to Ottoman echoes.
This walking adventure blends real-world puzzles with the magic of storytelling. You'll follow clues through ancient streets, uncover secrets of Constantinople, and see the city in a whole new light. Perfect for curious minds, history lovers, and adventurers—this quest is best enjoyed with friends or family. Will you take the challenge?
What makes this quest special
Highlights
ATTENTION:As the Location Of game is in the middle of Most crowded Part of Istanbul the directions could be different through the street construction and Traffic changesI tried my best to guide you to the locations through photos and names.PLEASE PLAY THIS GAME DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.THIS GAME NEEDS SKILLS SUCH AS PROBLEM-SOLVING, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND CRITICAL THINKING.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION and Questions, YOU CAN CONTACT ME VIA INSTAGRAM. https://instagram.com/poria.esmaeiliGood luck!
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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
Hobyar, 730, Reşadiye Cd. İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri İskelesi No:730, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
B · Finish
Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Poria esmaeili.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Poria esmaeili
WHAT 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
- If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
- We recommend not playing at night
- Play on weekdays during working hours to avoid large crowds
- Game playable between 9am-6pm every day except Mondays and holidays
- Route may be affected by temporary ongoing construction work
- Some checkpoints may contain temporary construction work
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Mysteries of Constantinople: An Istanbul Riddle Quest 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 Eminonu Pier Kadikoy and finishes at Aşık Veysel Heykeli over 3.3 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 145 min; 3.3 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
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