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
Sofia's Hidden Gems: Sofia Obscura
4.38Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 118 min 2.9 km Sofia App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Dive into the game to explore Sofia's hidden crypts, mysterious Soviet space projects, and ancient secrets. It's a thrilling blend of history, mystery, and adventure.
You'll solve puzzles, uncover historical truths, and immerse yourself in a narrative that spans epochs. Learn about Bulgaria's rich heritage while engaging in a captivating story.
This game promises not just entertainment but a deep appreciation for Sofia's enduring legacy.
You'll solve puzzles, uncover historical truths, and immerse yourself in a narrative that spans epochs. Learn about Bulgaria's rich heritage while engaging in a captivating story.
This game promises not just entertainment but a deep appreciation for Sofia's enduring legacy.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Uncover a hidden crypt beneath a cathedral, filled with ancient relics and puzzles.
Explore a secretive Soviet-era space center, revealing lost technologies and cosmic ambitions.
Navigate the National Assembly's secret chambers, discovering Bulgaria's political intrigues.
Learn about Sofia's transition from ancient to modern times through interactive storytelling.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.38 / 5
45 player ratings
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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
Sofia
A · Start
Sofia Center, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
B · Finish
M8VR+83, Sofia, Bulgaria
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Ivan Spasov.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Ivan Spasov
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
- Varied terrain/elevation, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
- If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What makes Sofia Obscura different from a standard city tour?
Sofia Obscura is a puzzle-led mystery game. It focuses on hidden crypts, Soviet-era space stories and older layers of the city rather than simply listing major sights.
Where does the Sofia Obscura route start and finish?
It starts at the Statue of Sveta Sofia and finishes near Sofia Space Center. The route is about 2.9 km with ten location-based clues.
Is Sofia Obscura self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from one clue to the next, with no guide or scheduled departure. You can start whenever you like.
How many tickets does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN SOFIA
Explore Sofia through 's Hidden Gems
Sofia's Hidden Gems: Sofia Obscura turns Sofia into a self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on 's Hidden Gems.
Players move from Statue of Sveta Sofia to Sofia Space Center on a 2.9 km route that contains 10 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies The Sofia University Garden, The National Assembly of Bulgaria and The Monument of Saint Sofia along the experience. Practical fit: 2.9 km route; Typical duration: 118 minutes; 10 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
This suits independent visitors who want to solve as they explore; a guided walk is the better fit for live interpretation and conversation with an expert. Playable languages: English.
