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
Mainz Sightseeing Treasure Hunt and Walking Tour: Gutenberg and the lost relic
4.85Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 71 min 1.7 km Mainz App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Mainz, 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.
What makes this quest special
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.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.85 / 5
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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
Mainz
A · Start
Gaustraße, 55116 Mainz, Germany
B · Finish
Uferstraße, 55116 Mainz, Germany
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Marco Felici.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Marco Felici
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
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a Gutenberg Museum ticket?
No. It is an outdoor puzzle route inspired by Mainz and Gutenberg’s legacy. It does not include museum entry or replace a museum visit.
Is this experience self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue, with no guide or fixed start time. You can begin when it suits you and pause along the way.
How many accesses does our group need?
Classic quests sell access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
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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.
