Mainz Sightseeing Treasure Hunt and Walking Tour: Gutenberg and the lost relic
4.910 Reviews17 people have played this questMainz, 1430. The city is on the brink of chaos. As young Johannes Gutenberg, you carry more than ink-stained fingers—you carry the fate of your family’s name and the future of the written word.
Patricians clash with guilds, and the relic of St. Martin, lost to time, may be the only key to peace. Solve clues hidden in ancient alleyways, follow whispers of history through cobbled streets, and retrace the steps of a legend.
This outdoor quest is a walking puzzle woven into the fabric of Mainz, where every discovery brings you closer to the relic—and to saving your legacy. Play with friends or family and create a story worth printing.
How many are playing?
Unlock · €9.99Live in Mainz? The Annual Pass is how locals play · €79.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
56-86 mins
You will walk
2240 steps
Total distance
1.7 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Gautor 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 Fischtor and see where you land on the Mainz leaderboard.
Highlights
Visit St. Stephan's church, home to Marc Chagall's blue stained-glass windows.
Learn about one of Germany's earliest architecturally designed ornamental fountains from the Renaissance period and of its connections to the Peasants' wars.
Discover the reason why ordinary citizens would hammer nails into a wooden column during WWI.
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 Mainz
The Gutenberg family risks being exiled, putting in jeopardy the promising printing experiments of young Johannes. Yet, providing the guilds with an ancient relic, passed on by generations of patricians, might quell the strife.
You are Gutenberg himself, on the hunt for the heirloom that was once of St. Martin.
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Good to know before you play
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
Frequently asked questions
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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 |
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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 MAINZ
A kid-friendly outdoor mission in Mainz
Mainz Sightseeing Treasure Hunt and Walking Tour: Gutenberg and the lost relic is for families who want an active outdoor alternative to another screen-heavy or venue-only outing in Mainz. Children follow a story, solve clues and turn the city route into part of the game.
The route starts at Gautor and finishes at Fischtor over 1.7 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 71 min; 1.7 km walking route; 10 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.
