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City exploration game
Zürich under Dark Magic: Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.75Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 60 min 2.2 km Zürich App-guided
Play in
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The experience
About this quest
Zürich is under a spell. Shadows slip through the streets, the Grossenmünster church burns with eerie light, and strange creatures stir in the streets. The High Mage has chosen you. If the city is to be saved, it is you who must do it.
Your mission: learn magic spells, fight dark creatures, gather relics of power, and brew the potion that will banish the darkness. With each step and every riddle solved, the city loosens the grip of its curse.
This is not just a walk. It is an escape game woven into the stones of the old town. Every clue you crack draws you closer to the last stand at Grossenmünster church, where the fate of the city will be decided.
Will you have the courage to face the dark wizard and restore peace to Zürich?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Families and couples who like fantasy stories can spend a little over an hour learning spells, gathering relics and brewing a potion to lift a curse on Zürich's old town, walking from Lindenhof past St. Peter's and the Fraumünster to the Grossmünster. The riddles are rated easy, so school-age children can join in. If you want a guide telling real local ghost stories in person, choose another tour.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Explore 10 real locations in Zürich Old Town.
Follow a magical storyline that blends history, legend, and fantasy.
Collect artifacts and spells that grow your power as the quest unfolds.
Solve puzzles, riddles, and challenges hidden in the city.
Face the final showdown at Grossenmünster church and lift the curse threatening the city.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.75 / 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
Zürich
A · Start
Lindenhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
B · Finish
Römergasse 10, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Magic_Quests.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Magic_Quests
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
- Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a ghost tour of Zürich?
Not in the usual sense. There is no guide; you play it on your phone. The story is a fantasy: the city is under a spell, and you learn magic spells, fight dark creatures, gather relics and brew a potion to banish the darkness. It is rated easy and family friendly.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the Hedwig Fountain on Lindenhof and finishes at the Grossmünster Church, so it does not return to the start. Along the way you pass St. Peter's Church, the Fraumünster, Münsterhof Square, Bauschänzli Island and the Wasserkirche, ten stops in all.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Most players take around 70 minutes, a little over an hour, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 2.2 km through the old town. You can pause at any point and continue later, so there is time for a coffee break.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. It is tagged family friendly and the difficulty is rated easy, so school-age children can help crack the riddles and follow the story of spells, creatures and relics. The walk of about 2.2 km suits children who are comfortable on their feet for an hour or so.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the route. There is no set departure time and no group to join, so you can start whenever suits you and go at your own pace through the streets.
Is Zürich under Dark Magic: Walking Tour & Escape Game self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you without a tour guide or fixed departure.
Where does it start and finish?
It starts at Hedwig Fountain, Lindenhof, Lindenhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland and finishes at Grossmünster Church, Römergasse 10, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland. 2.2 km; 10 puzzles.
How many accesses are needed?
Access is sold per device and player.
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Zürich under Dark Magic: Walking Tour & Escape Game is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Zürich. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Hedwig Fountain, Lindenhof and finishes at Grossmünster Church over 2.2 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 60 min; 2.2 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this for a self-guided story mission outdoors. Choose a venue attraction when a contained indoor experience matters more. Playable languages: English, German, Dutch.
