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City exploration game
Zürich under Dark Magic: Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.75Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 60 min 2.2 km Zürich App-guided
Play in
EnglishGermanDutch
The experience
About this quest
Zürich is under a spell. Shadows slip through the streets, the Grossenmünster church burns with eerie light, and strange creatures stir in the streets. The High Mage has chosen you. If the city is to be saved, it is you who must do it.
Your mission: learn magic spells, fight dark creatures, gather relics of power, and brew the potion that will banish the darkness. With each step and every riddle solved, the city loosens the grip of its curse.
This is not just a walk. It is an escape game woven into the stones of the old town. Every clue you crack draws you closer to the last stand at Grossenmünster church, where the fate of the city will be decided.
Will you have the courage to face the dark wizard and restore peace to Zürich?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Families with school-age children and couples who enjoy fantasy stories will spend about an hour learning spells, gathering relics and solving easy riddles across Zürich's old town, from Lindenhof past Grossmünster and Fraumünster to Bauschänzli Island. Anyone wanting a real ghost tour with a live guide should pick something else, since this is a light magic story played on your phone over 2.2 km.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Explore 10 real locations in Zürich Old Town.
Follow a magical storyline that blends history, legend, and fantasy.
Collect artifacts and spells that grow your power as the quest unfolds.
Solve puzzles, riddles, and challenges hidden in the city.
Face the final showdown at Grossenmünster church and lift the curse threatening the city.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.75 / 5
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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
Zürich
A · Start
Lindenhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
B · Finish
Römergasse 10, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Magic_Quests.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Magic_Quests
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
- Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a ghost tour of Zürich?
Not exactly. It is a self-guided escape game with a fantasy plot: the city is under a curse, and you learn spells, fight dark creatures, gather relics and brew a potion to banish the darkness. It has a spooky setting but is tagged family friendly and easy.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the Hedwig Fountain on Lindenhof and loops back there at the end. Along the way you visit Grossmünster, the Wasserkirche, Bauschänzli Island, the Ganymed Sculpture, Münsterhof Square, Fraumünster and St. Peter's Church, among other stops.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Plan on about an hour to cover the 2.2 km route through the old town, with ten stops and a riddle at each. You can go faster or slower, and the app lets you pause and pick up again later if you want a break.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes. The quest is tagged family friendly and easy, and the story of spells, relics and a potion to save the city appeals to children old enough to follow a plot and help solve riddles. Younger ones can enjoy the walk while adults read the clues.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
There is no time slot to book: start whenever you like and play at your own pace on a phone. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, and there is no guide or other group to keep up with.
Is Zürich under Dark Magic: Walking Tour & Escape Game self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you without a tour guide or fixed departure.
Where does it start and finish?
It starts at Hedwig Fountain, Lindenhof, Lindenhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland and finishes at Grossmünster Church, Römergasse 10, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland. 2.2 km; 10 puzzles.
How many accesses are needed?
Access is sold per device and player.
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Zürich under Dark Magic: Walking Tour & Escape Game is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Zürich. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Hedwig Fountain, Lindenhof and finishes at Grossmünster Church over 2.2 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 60 min; 2.2 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
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