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Budapest Ottoman Mystery: Time Travel Quest Through Buda Castle in Hungary

Budapest, 1013

Budapest, 16th century. A young man in a turban and harem pants materializes before you, a time traveler whose memory was wiped by the journey. He remembers …

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Duration 1h 10m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Self-guided

No live guide; materials in English.

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Budapest, 16th century. A young man in a turban and harem pants materializes before you, a time traveler whose memory was wiped by the journey. He remembers serving a mysterious master but cannot remember who he is. You agree to help him piece together his identity from clues left behind in the city.

This self-guided city game uses the Questo app to lead you through 14 chapters across 5.25 km of Budapest. Start at the Buda Castle walls, play at your own pace, and follow an Ottoman time traveler from the castle to the river to Rose Hill. No guide or fixed schedule: just you and a mystery to unravel.

Your journey takes you through the Castle District's Turkish cemetery, the Labyrinth beneath the castle, the oldest café in Budapest (1698), the ruins of a medieval church, the Pasha's tomb, the Király Baths, and the mausoleum of Islamic saint Gül Baba on Rose Hill.

Ideal for history lovers, couples, and families. Note: the full route covers 5.25 km and takes just under 2 hours.

Itinerary

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Self-guided Ottoman history quest through Budapest
  • Interactive clues at Buda Castle, the Király Baths, and the Gül Baba mausoleum on Rose Hill
  • Immersive time-travel storyline: help an Ottoman traveler recover his identity and find his master
  • Deep Ottoman history at every stop, from Suleiman the Magnificent to Gül Baba the Father of Roses
  • Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace
  • One device fits up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience

Not included

  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Important information

Meeting point

Budapest, 1013

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleNot stroller accessibleInfants must not sit on lapsInfant seats unavailableThank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-". Here's how to play it: 1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code. 2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation. 3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played. IMPORTANT - Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app. - If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there. GOOD TO KNOW - The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready. - Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet. - Start with at least 50% battery. Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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