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Failed art heist in the City of Oaks, Stellenbosch.

4.8Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 166 min 3.2 km Stellenbosch App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Go on a fantasy quest through the oaked lined streets by following the clues and solving historical riddles to discover art sculptures tucked away on the streets of Stellenbosch.

On this historical-fantasy tour, you'll see iconic landmarks such as the oldest running hotel in South Africa (Oude Werf), the Neo-Gothic Style Church (Moederkerk) and the oldest pub in Stellenbosch (De Akker).

Come and enjoy a stroll through the City of Oaks. Will you able to find all the hidden sculptures?

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • The city's origin and its founder, Simon Van Der Stel.

  • The Mill Industry and how it was powered by water ways.

  • Traditional Festivals such as the 'Papagaai pop' and the Van der Stel-fair.

  • The Theology Faculty and the University Museum.

  • La Gratitdue - homestead of the first Dutch Reformed Minister in Stellenbosch.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

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Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

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.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

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

Stellenbosch

A · Start

52 Ryneveld St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

B · Finish

2 Die Laan, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Irene Schoonwinkel.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Irene Schoonwinkel

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

  • If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
  • We recommend not playing at night
  • No attractions ticket(s) required

OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN STELLENBOSCH

A detective-style mission through Stellenbosch

Failed art heist in the City of Oaks, Stellenbosch. is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.

The route starts at Stellenbosch University Museum and finishes at Die Laan over 3.2 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 166 min; 3.2 km walking route; 13 challenge locations

Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English.

Your next story starts outside.

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