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In the footsteps of Freud: Adventure in Vienna
4.56Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 85 min 3.5 km Vienna App-guided
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EnglishGerman
The experience
About this quest
Step into fin-de-siècle Vienna and trace the world of Sigmund Freud through the cafés, clinics, and grand boulevards where psychoanalysis was born. From the consulting couch to the opera house, this walking tour unravels the hidden stories behind one of history's most revolutionary minds. Suitable for curious explorers of all backgrounds.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Psychology students, Freud readers and fin-de-siècle history fans get a 3.5 km loop from Berggasse 32 past Café Central, Café Landtmann, the University of Vienna and the State Opera, with puzzles at each stop. Couples and friends who like their history with a challenge will enjoy it too. Anyone hoping to quiz a live guide on psychoanalysis, or to spend the time inside the museum, should choose another option.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
- Explore the neighbourhood where Freud lived and worked for nearly half a century- Discover the stories of his most fascinating patients- Visit the grand institutions that shaped his career and thinking- Uncover the surprising connections between Freud and Vienna's café society- Learn how anti-Semitism, ambition, and a painting changed the course of medical history
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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
Vienna
A · Start
Berggasse 32, 1090 Wien, Austria
B · Finish
Kärntner Str. 51, 1010 Wien, Austria
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Radu Otopeleanu.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Radu Otopeleanu
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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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
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
- No attractions ticket(s) required
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Freud walking tour in Vienna start and finish?
The walk starts at Berggasse 32 and finishes back there, so it forms a loop. Along the way it passes Palais Todesco, the Vienna State Opera, the Jewish Museum of Vienna, three historic cafés, the University of Vienna, the Votive Church and the Sigmund Freud Museum.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Plan on about an hour and a half of walking and puzzle solving over roughly 3.5 km. You can pause and continue later, so there is time to stop for coffee at Café Central, Café Korb or Café Landtmann and pick up the route where you left off.
Do we need tickets for the Sigmund Freud Museum or other attractions?
No attraction tickets are required for the route. The stops, including the Sigmund Freud Museum, the Jewish Museum of Vienna and the State Opera, are visited from outside. If you want to go inside any of them, plan that as a separate visit.
Do we have to book a start time?
There is no set start time and no booking slot to choose. The route is open around the clock, but it works better in daylight, because the puzzles are built on what you can see in front of you at each stop.
Can our group play together?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the quest, and you follow the route together on your phones. There is no guide and no other group to join, so you set your own pace and take breaks when you like.
Is In the footsteps of Freud: Adventure in Vienna self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does In the footsteps of Freud: Adventure in Vienna start and finish?
It starts at Berggasse 32, Berggasse 32, 1090 Wien, Austria and finishes at Palais Todesco, Kärntner Str. 51, 1010 Wien, Austria. The route is approximately 3.5 km and includes 10 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses 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 VIENNA
A history-led way to explore Vienna
In the footsteps of Freud: Adventure in Vienna is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Vienna to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Berggasse 32 and finishes at Palais Todesco over 3.5 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 85 min; 3.5 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English, German.
