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Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Vidin: The Time Travelling Ottoman Ruler
4.62Player rating· 40 playsA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 70 min 3.2 km Vidin App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
In this fun city game, you’ll explore Vidin in the spirit of true adventure. Find yourself immersed in the medieval atmosphere while learning all about the most fearsome ruler of the region - Osman Pazvantoglu. He was a man who left a mark on the city and is surrounded by mythic tales of bloodshed, blasphemy, wild parties, and repentance.
Along the way, you’ll trace the Kaleto fortifying wall, visit relics of Ottoman rule, and experience the city’s most fascinating historical locations.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Explore the grave of Osman Pazvantoglu, forgotten and buried by the passage of time.
Learn about the legend of the Osman Pazvantoglu mosque and the soft side of the ruler.
Wander the catacombs and towers of the Baba Vida fortress, experiencing the medieval side of Vidin.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.62 / 5
13 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
Vidin
A · Start
ul. "Tsar Simeon Veliki" 9А, 3700 Vidin Center, Vidin, Bulgaria
B · Finish
парк, 3703 Kraydunavski, Vidin, 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 Handplayed.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Handplayed
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.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
Explore the annual passGive them a story
A day out, gifted.
Explore Questo giftsHISTORY AND CULTURE IN VIDIN
Explore Vidin through
Vidin: The Time Travelling Ottoman Ruler turns Vidin into a self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on.
Players move from Osman Pazvantoglu's grave to Baba Vida Fortress on a 3.2 km route that contains 10 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Pazar Kapiya, Regional Historical Museum and Vidin synagogue along the experience. Practical fit: 3.2 km route; Typical duration: 70 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.
