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City exploration game
Poznan Old Town Highlights: A Secret Diary
4.14Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 59 min 3.1 km Poznań App-guided
Play in
EnglishGerman
The experience
About this quest
Step into the 19th century with "Poznan Old Town Highlights: A Secret Diary."
On your first day as a detective, you're handed an old journal by a mysterious figure who vanishes after saying, "It's hidden there, where it began.
If you find IT, you can find THEM." The journal is filled with maps, riddles, and foreign words. As you navigate Poznan's charming Old Town, solve the puzzles and uncover hidden secrets to crack your first case. Can you unravel the mystery and prove your detective skills?
On your first day as a detective, you're handed an old journal by a mysterious figure who vanishes after saying, "It's hidden there, where it began.
If you find IT, you can find THEM." The journal is filled with maps, riddles, and foreign words. As you navigate Poznan's charming Old Town, solve the puzzles and uncover hidden secrets to crack your first case. Can you unravel the mystery and prove your detective skills?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
First-time visitors to Poznań, couples and small groups who like a light detective story get a walk through the Old Town, from Półwiejska past Stary Rynek and Góra Przemysła to Ostrów Tumski, solving riddles from an old journal at each stop. Plan on about two hours. Anyone who wants a live guide to answer questions, or who cannot manage 3.1 km on foot, should choose something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Visit the Old Town
Learn why goats are beloved here
Why the bridge changed its place
Who was a famous guest in 19th century
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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
Poznań
A · Start
Półwiejska 39, 61-001 Poznań, Poland
B · Finish
most Biskupa Jordana, 61-001 Poznań, Poland
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Anna Kowalczyk.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Anna Kowalczyk
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.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Which parts of Poznań's Old Town does the quest cover?
The route runs from Półwiejska via Wrocławska and Świętosławska to Stary Rynek, then on to Góra Przemysła and the New Synagogue, before crossing to Ostrów Tumski. It finishes at Bishop Jordan Bridge (most Biskupa Jordana), with the app telling the story of each place along the way.
Is there a mystery game to play in Poznań's Old Town?
Yes. You play a detective on your first day, handed a 19th-century journal full of maps, riddles and foreign words by a figure who then vanishes. Solving puzzles at each stop through the Old Town leads you towards cracking the case.
Where does it start and finish?
It starts at Półwiejska 39 and finishes at Bishop Jordan Bridge (most Biskupa Jordana) by Ostrów Tumski. It is not a loop, so you end up in a different part of the city from where you began.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take about two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers 3.1 km on foot across 11 stops. You can pause and continue later if you want a break along the way.
Can we play as a couple or a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, it works well for couples and small groups, and one ticket covers the whole group playing together. There is no set time to book and no group to join: start whenever you like on your phone and go at your own pace.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
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EXPLORE POZNAŃ ON FOOT
A self-guided way to connect Poznań landmarks through play
Poznan Old Town Highlights: A Secret Diary is a Poznań self-guided story walk for visitors who want to explore independently. Its story centers on Poznan Old Town Highlights.
Półwiejska 39 is the starting point and most Biskupa Jordana is the finish for this 3.1 km city route, which includes 11 challenges. The page specifically identifies Gołębia 1A, Wrocławska 25 and Półwiejska 39 along the experience. Practical fit: 3.1 km route; Typical duration: 59 minutes; 11 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English, German.
