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
Prague Old Town: Alchemy and Dark Arts
4.49Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 117 min 5.2 km Prague App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
The cobbled streets of Prague whisper secrets as ancient as the stars. After the passing of your eccentric great uncle - an alchemist, dreamer, and self-proclaimed seeker of truth—you arrive in the heart of the Old Town to claim a mysterious inheritance.
With only a strange letter in your pocket and riddles to guide you, your journey begins. Was he truly onto something… or simply mad? Solve puzzles, follow hidden clues, and explore the haunting beauty of Prague’s winding alleys and arcane landmarks.
Walk with friends or family, unravel the mystery together, and create memories where the real world and the magical intertwine. Will you discover the truth—or disappear chasing it?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples, friends and families with a taste for Prague's alchemy and occult legends can follow an eccentric great uncle's strange letter through Old Town, solving riddles at the Bethlehem Chapel, Old Town Square and the Old-New Synagogue before finishing at Charles Bridge. If you want a live guide to quiz, or cannot manage 5.2 km of cobbled streets over about three hours, pick a shorter walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Enjoy the most interesting attractions of the Old Town
Discover amazing stories and local legends
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
Prague
A · Start
37, Národní 416, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia
B · Finish
Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by One Prague Tour.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by One Prague Tour
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
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a self-guided alchemy tour in Prague's Old Town?
Yes. This quest is a self-guided walk through Old Town built around the story of your late great uncle, an alchemist and self-proclaimed seeker of truth. The app leads you from place to place, tells the story of each stop and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. There is no guide and no group to join.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Palác Platýz and finishes at Charles Bridge, so it is not a loop. Along the way you pass Ann's Square, the Bethlehem Chapel, the House at the Two Golden Bears, Old Town Square and the Old-New Synagogue. The route covers about 5.2 km.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take about three hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. You can start any time without booking a slot, and you can pause the game and continue later, which helps if you want to stop for a coffee or split the route over a day.
Can we play it as a group of friends or family?
Yes. The game is designed to be played together, working through the riddles as a team. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so you only need one phone to lead the way. It is best played during the day.
Is it suitable for children?
It is recommended as a family activity, and the riddles give children something to solve at each stop. Keep in mind the walk is about 5.2 km and takes around three hours, so it suits children who are comfortable walking that far through the Old Town streets.
What’s the plot of this Prague mystery?
You inherited a strange letter from your alchemist great-uncle who dabbled in gold, astronomy & weird experiments. Now you have to follow his riddles across Old Town to claim your inheritance—or discover if his legacy was madness.
Will I see major Prague landmarks + hidden gems?
Yes. You’ll pass through Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, winding alleys, arcane landmarks, and spots many tourists skip. The quest weaves famous architecture with mysterious corners.
Is this good for a date night with a twist?
Absolutely. Imagine strolling cobblestone lanes under lanterns, solving puzzles together, the mist of the Vltava river in view, unveiling mystery hand-in-hand. Magical + eerie + memorable.
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