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
Vienna, Oida! – A Local’s Guide to Hidden Sights, Bars & Legends
3.93Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 175 min 5.6 km Vienna App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Skip the clichés - this is Vienna through local eyes. Explore hidden courtyards, imperial secrets, and legendary spots while solving fun quiz challenges at each stop. From underground scandals to forgotten monuments, test your skills and uncover the city's raw, unfiltered history. Sightseeing while discovering the Viennese way!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Return visitors, young couples and groups of friends who want Vienna beyond the usual postcard stops will enjoy this 5.6 km walk. It runs from Stephansdom past secret courtyards, a ghost story, the Secession, imperial gardens, the Burgtheater and the Rathaus, with a quiz at every stop and breaks for a Würstelstand, coffee and rooftop cocktails. Anyone after a short stroll, a live guide or an indoor afternoon should pick something else, as this is nearly three hours outdoors.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Hidden historical spotsTraditional vs modern Vienna CafésRestaurant & Bar RecommendationsInteractive challenges to play along the waySecret corners of the city most tourists miss…and more surprises along the way!
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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
Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Wien, Austria
B · Finish
Lerchenfelder Str. 1/3, 1070 Wien, Austria
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Max.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Max
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
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
- You need to buy the entrance ticket separately
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Which places in Vienna does this city game visit?
It starts at Stephansdom and heads through the secret courtyards of Blutgasse, the Figlmüller House ghost story, Kleines Café, the Secession, Bitzinger Würstelstand and Donnerbrunnen. It then visits the Square of Human Rights, imperial palace and garden stops, the rose garden, the Burgtheater and the Townhall. It finishes with rooftop views at the 25hours Hotel.
How long does the walk take and how far is it?
Plan on around three hours to cover about 5.6 km, including time for the quiz challenges at each stop. You can pause whenever you like, for a sausage or a coffee along the route, and pick up again later. Charge your phone fully or bring a power bank.
Is it suitable for children?
It is tagged as family friendly, and each stop has a quiz challenge that families can solve together. Children need to be comfortable walking about 5.6 km over roughly three hours. Note that one stop tells a ghost story and the grand finale is a rooftop cocktail bar.
Do we need to book a time, and can our group play together?
No time slot is needed. The route is open 24/7, though it is best walked in daylight, so you can start whenever suits you. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, and everyone plays at their own pace without a guide.
Are entrance fees included?
No. The quest notes that any entrance ticket has to be bought separately. Food and drinks at the Würstelstand, Kleines Café and the rooftop bar at the 25hours Hotel are also paid on the spot if you choose to stop.
Is Vienna, Oida! – A Local’s Guide to Hidden Sights, Bars & Legends 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 Vienna, Oida! – A Local’s Guide to Hidden Sights, Bars & Legends start and finish?
It starts at Stephansdom – The Heart of Vienna, Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Wien, Austria and finishes at GRAND FINAL: Rooftop Views & Cocktails @25hours Hotel, Lerchenfelder Str. 1/3, 1070 Wien, Austria. The route is approximately 5.6 km and includes 16 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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Explore Vienna through , Oida! – A Local’s Guide to Hidden Sights, Bars & Legends
Vienna, Oida! – A Local’s Guide to Hidden Sights, Bars & Legends is a Vienna self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture.
Stephansdom – The Heart of Vienna is the starting point and GRAND FINAL: Rooftop Views & Cocktails @25hours Hotel is the finish for this 5.6 km city route, which includes 16 challenges. Practical fit: 5.6 km route; Typical duration: 175 minutes; 16 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.
