The gilded crown on the Skeppsholmsbron bridge is one of Stockholm’s most photographed icons, symbolizing the Swedish monarchy and the city’s royal heritage. Perched elegantly on the bridge’s railing, it provides a perfectly framed view of the Royal Palace across the water, making it a favorite spot for capturing the essence of the capital.

Rising dramatically beside the Royal Palace, the impressive Slottsbacksobjelisken stands as a majestic 19th-century granite monument honoring Stockholm's citizens for their support during the Russo-Swedish War.

Riddarholmen Church is the final resting place of Swedish monarchs and the only remaining medieval abbey in Stockholm, easily recognized by its striking cast-iron spire. This Gothic landmark houses centuries of royal history within its walls, including the coats of arms of the Knights of the Order of the Seraphim.

The Stockholm City Hall is a magnificent brick landmark famous for its soaring tower topped with three golden crowns, representing the pinnacle of Swedish National Romanticism. It is internationally renowned as the venue for the Nobel Prize banquet, featuring the stunning Blue Hall and the glittering Golden Hall adorned with millions of mosaic tiles.

The Stockholm Palace serves as the official residence of the Swedish monarch, boasting a magnificent Baroque design with over 600 rooms. Located in Gamla Stan, it stands as a grand symbol of the country's imperial history and hosts the spectacular ceremonial changing of the guard.

Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour

Name: Stockholm Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour
Brand: World City Trail
SKU: 23
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Rated 4.66 out of 5 based on 44 customer ratings

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Everything you need for a flexible self-guided city experience

Explore the city at your own pace

✔ Discover hidden gems & highlights
✔ Enjoy a flexible self-guided experience
✔ Explore freely with no schedule
✔ Perfect for couples, students, companies, friends & families

How your city experience works

✔ Instant ticket purchase
✔ Easy access via the World City Trail app
✔ Quick setup with your booking details
✔ Start anytime and explore freely
✔ Pause and resume anytime

Why travelers choose this tour

✔ Instant access after purchase
✔ Optional AI voice narration — listen instead of read
✔ Discover top attractions & food spots
✔ Customize your route anytime

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Spread across a network of islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, Stockholm is a city defined by water, history, and Scandinavian elegance. From the colorful streets of Gamla Stan to royal palaces, peaceful waterfronts, and innovative architecture, the Swedish capital offers a seamless blend of medieval heritage, natural beauty, and contemporary design.

The Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Self Guided Tour invites you to navigate the city’s unique landscape through an interactive adventure. Solve location based puzzles, follow clues across bridges, historic squares, and hidden streets, and enjoy immersive AI narration that uncovers Stockholm’s royal legacy, maritime traditions, and the remarkable stories that have shaped this vibrant Nordic capital.

About Stockholm Scavenger Hunt

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Average duration: 3 hours

Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch

Walking Distance: 40 mins and 3.1 km.

Highlights of Stockholm Scavenger Hunt

Play

Solve location based puzzles. Use logic, imagination and observation. No knowledge required.

Learn

Uncover fun facts, local legends and information about the attractions and the city.

Walk

Who doesn’t love walking as a way to explore a city? Do it at your own pace and discover hidden gems.

Flexibility

Start anytime. Time is with you and not against you. Customise your route. Snap photos as you go.

Team Building in Stockholm: Explore, Adapt, and Thrive Across the City of Islands

Experience Collaboration in Scandinavia’s Capital of Innovation and Nature

A Team Building Activity in Stockholm offers a unique experience shaped by movement, exploration, and fresh perspectives. Spread across a network of islands connected by bridges and waterways, the Swedish capital naturally encourages teams to navigate, adapt, and work together in changing surroundings. World City Trail transforms Stockholm into an interactive expedition where every challenge rewards communication, initiative, and collective problem-solving. The city’s combination of modern innovation, green spaces, and maritime character inspires participants to think creatively and appreciate the value of cooperation. Perfect for companies, students, and groups of friends, this adventure turns Stockholm into a living playground where teamwork evolves through discovery, shared decisions, and memorable moments in one of Northern Europe’s most captivating capitals.

Locations and Route (Show Map)

In the map you can check the optimised route. You can change the order and adjust it according to your needs.

Download the World City Trail app from the store and after the purchase you will receive a booking reference. Fill in your details and you are ready to go!

Step into a world where history isn’t just told—it’s solved. Stockholm, the “Venice of the North,” is more than just a collection of islands; it’s a living puzzle waiting for you to piece it together. Experience the ultimate Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and self-guided tour, the most vibrant way to explore Sweden’s historic capital. By merging an interactive city-wide challenge with sightseeing, our game offers the most affordable and flexible adventure through a city where royal grandeur meets modern Scandinavian design. With no schedule and no time pressure, you decide when to play, learn, and walk through the historic squares and across the scenic bridges at your own pace. This interactive city game is multilingual, allowing you to solve riddles and listen to audio narrations in your preferred language while enjoying a healthy walk through the heart of the Swedish monarchy.

We have carefully curated the best route in Stockholm, connecting 10 of the city’s most important attractions into one seamless, walkable journey. Starting at the iconic Stockholm City Hall with its famous waterfront views, you can use our customizable route feature to adjust the order of checkpoints based on your needs. As you interact with the historic Riddarholm Church, explore the legacy of the Nobel Prize Museum, and stand before the opulent Royal Palace, you’ll solve location-based puzzles and listen to audio stories that unlock local legends. The path leads you through the city’s majestic core, from the central Gustav III’s Obelisk to the red-brick beauty of St. Jacobs Kyrka near the Royal Opera.

Discover the artistic treasures of the Nationalmuseum and walk through the historic Gustav Adolfs torg, before capturing the perfect shot at the Gilded Crown on Skeppsholmsbron. Conclude your quest at the scenic island of Skeppsholmen, knowing you’ve experienced the city’s finest gems for the lowest price available. Whether you are solving riddles in the shadow of the palace or navigating the picturesque waterfront, you are getting the best exercise while uncovering the soul of the city with this unique experience.

Important information about Stockholm Scavenger Hunt

Smartphone

You will need a fully charged smartphone with internet access and World City Trail app.

Self Guided Tour

Nobody will wait for you. Start anytime and do it at your own pace. Pause and resume anytime.

Not Suitable

For wheelchair users, people with mobility impairments or unaccompanied children.

Important

You don’t have to pay any entry fees.

Explore the attractions of Stockholm Scavenger Hunt

1. City Hall – starting point of Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and city tour

Starting from this beautiful place which is also the building of the Municipal Council of this city, you can end up at the nearby short. Make sure to get the internal view of the city hall as this gigantic place has a stunning interior.

Not only this, but the exterior looks amazing and even more amazing in the night lights. There is a lot to explore about this building which includes its tower that is 106 meters tall. The golden hall is also worth viewing with its 18 million tiles of gold mosaic.

2. Normalhojdpunkten

While you are passing by the alley known as the Schering Rosenhanes, there will be a stone in the wall with a metallic door on it. Well, this is the spot that you will never want to miss., it is because of its historic importance.

This is the official ordnance datum of Sweden, and in the older times, it was used as the reference point for making maps. While passing by the alley, you can always stop at some local vendors for exploring the traditional items and food.

3. Riddarholm church

This is a site in Sweden that not only looks stunning from inside and outside as well. But it holds specific value for the history of the place. As this church is located near the Royal Palace on the island of Riddarholmen, this church is the final resting place for most monarchs of Sweden.

4. Nobel Prize Museum

While the usual museums in the world show historic artifacts, the main idea of this museum is a bit different. Here the main aim is to spread knowledge about the sciences and culture of the place, most of the time there are exhibitions about the things that changed from the 20th century to the 21st century.

Not only are the artifacts used here, but short films and computers are also a mode of spreading knowledge. Interestingly enough, the architecture of this place is also stunning. Give a Nobel to Stockholm Scavenger Hunt!

5. Obelisk at castle hill

In the old town of Stockholm, there is a monument right next to the Royal Palace. This is known as the Obelisk. The interesting thing is that this place will take you back to the 19th century. By visiting this place, you cannot only visit the place and learn about the historical architecture and the deeds of this place during the war, but you can also stop by the old town market for some cultural feasts.

6. Royal palace

If you get a chance to visit Stockholm., this is the place that you will never want to miss. It is because this is one of the biggest and the most beautiful palaces in the whole of Europe. Not only is this palace the residence of the King, but the interesting thing is that this is open for the public to visit and explore throughout the year.

The grand building portrays amazing historic architecture. As it is located right next to some sailing yachts, you can also make them a part of your trip while you get to visit the Royal Palace.

7. Gustav Adolfs Torg

Not only is this site worth visiting because of its amazing historic architecture and the statue at the front that can be an amazing picture background. It is an amazing destination for your trip because it is located right in the center of the city.

This means that you can explore any part of the city while you are here, and the most important thing is the traditional food. There are several restaurants that serve cultural and traditional foods here.

8. St Jacobs Kyrka

The first thing that you will note about this place is that it is called by different names. Some call it Jacob’s church, while others call it the jam’s church. Well, this is nothing to get confused about because this is a purely lingual problem and nothing else. Visiting this church will be an amazing experience in itself because it takes you back to the 17th century.

9. National Museum

The Sweden National Museum is located in the city of Stockholm, and it does not only hold historical artifacts, but the building itself is historical. While the building takes you to the end of the 18th century, the artifacts, paintings, and other things that you see here will be belonging to the 17th century.

10. Gilded crown – ending point of Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and city tour

A 165 meters long bridge that connects Stockholm to Blasieholmen provides amazing views over the water at both ends. An amazing thing about it is that there is a Gilded Crown on the bridge. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions and an amazing location to end your Scavenger Hunt trip as well. The most photographed point of Stockholm Scavenger Hunt.

You might also be interested in Oslo, Copenhagen, Reykjavik or Helsinki

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Stockholm Scavenger Hunt by World City Trail?

The Stockholm Scavenger Hunt is a self-guided, interactive walking tour and game with optional AI voice narration that lets you explore the city with your smartphone. You solve clues and unlock locations at your own pace while learning about Stockholm’s history and landmarks.

Do I need a guide or a reservation?

No, you don’t need a guide or a scheduled time. The tour is self-guided and available anytime after purchase. You simply activate it through the World City Trail app when you’re ready to start.

How long does the Scavenger Hunt take?

Most players complete the experience in 2 to 3 hours, but there’s no time limit. You can pause and resume anytime.

Is it suitable for families or kids?

Yes, the tour is family-friendly and designed for players of all ages. It’s ideal for couples, companies, families, groups of friends, or solo travelers.

What languages is the game available in?

The Stockholm Scavenger Hunt is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch. You can choose your preferred language directly in the World City Trail app.

How do I access the tour after booking?

After booking, download the World City Trail app from the App Store or Google Play. Use the booking reference we send you by email to unlock your tour in the app.

How many people can play with one purchase?

Buy one ticket per player, all in one purchase. We recommend teams of up to 5 players. Larger groups can split into several teams. Everyone can follow the game on their own phone.

What do I need to bring for the game?

Just a charged smartphone with internet access (mobile data and not Wi-Fi) and comfortable walking shoes. No printed materials are needed.

Does my booking support a cause?

Yes. Every purchase helps support stray cats and dogs in Greece by funding food, water, and medical care in cooperation with various local organizations.

Is this a guided tour or a game?

Think of it as the best of both worlds. It’s a scavenger hunt that acts as your personal tour guide. You get the high-quality insights of an optional voice narration mixed with the interactive fun of a city-wide challenge. You are the guide—you lead the way using our mobile app, making the decisions on when to explore and when to take a fika break.

Do I need to be a history buff to enjoy this?

Not at all! While we love a good royal fact or a story about Alfred Nobel, we focus on making history relatable, witty, and fun. If you like beautiful architecture, island views, and a bit of a mental challenge, you’re in exactly the right place.

Do I need mobile data on my phone?

Yes, we recommend having a reliable data plan. Stockholm is one of the world’s most tech-forward cities, and while free Wi-Fi is available at hotspots like City Hall, the signal can be patchy while you’re moving between islands or crossing Skeppsholmsbron. For the smoothest experience with our GPS and audio narrations, a local 4G/5G connection is your best friend.

What if my group gets stuck on a riddle?

Don’t worry, we won’t leave you stranded on Riddarholmen! The interface includes a built-in hint system to help you get back on track. It’s designed to be challenging enough to feel rewarding, but intuitive enough to ensure you keep moving and enjoying your walk through this beautiful archipelago city.

Can we play this as a competition?

Absolutely. While you can work together as one team, larger groups often split into smaller units to see who can solve the mysteries of Stockholm the fastest. It’s a fantastic way to add a competitive “Play” element to your sightseeing—winner gets to pick the spot for dinner!

44 reviews for Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour

Rated 5 out of 5

Jacqueline– Italy – 06/09/2024

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Really good fun and a great way to see the city and discover some lesser known treasures!
Rated 5 out of 5

Austria – 06/09/2024

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Rated 4 out of 5

France – 09/08/2024

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Formule intéressante, mais pourrait être améliorée en proposant d’autres sites à découvrir.
Rated 5 out of 5

Murielle– France – 31/07/2024

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Une activité qui permet de circuler librement dans la ville de Stockholm et d’y découvrir les principaux lieux touristiques. Très bien
Rated 5 out of 5

Caroline– Germany – 22/07/2024

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Rated 5 out of 5

Germany – 21/07/2024

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Super schön flexibel. Viele machbare Rätsel.
Rated 5 out of 5

Germany – 03/07/2024

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Nette Tour durch die Altstadt von Stockholm. Wir haben die wichtigsten Sehensw?rdigkeiten gesehen. Leider waren nicht alle Antworten zu den R?tseln selbsterkl?rend. Oft hatten wir die L?sung und brauchten trotzdem die Hilfefunktion, um die Antwort korrekt einzugeben. Unsere 13j?hrige hat bei einigen R?tseln mitgemacht, die sechsj?hrige war gelangweilt… Leider ist das Schloss gerade im Bau, sodass das R?tsel dort nicht l?sbar war. Alles in Allem gutes Preis- Leistungsverh?ltnis um die Stadt auf eigene Faust zu erkunden.
Rated 4 out of 5

Austria – 30/05/2024

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Einige R?tsel waren sehr einfach, andere schwerer. man geht l?nger als angegeben wenn man die Stadt auch noch entdecken will. Preis Leistungsverh?ltnis aber top
Rated 5 out of 5

Aaron– United Kingdom – 14/05/2024

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A great way to get to grips with the city, and to see the history without needing to plan yourself
Rated 4 out of 5

Germany – 05/04/2024

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Sachlich falsche Hinweise, z. B. Axt bei Gustav Adolph Denkmal. Axt vorhanden. Schmale Gasse falsche Reihefolge. M?sste nach der Gr?ndungskirche kommen und nicht vorher! Buchstaben z?hlen am Obelisken nicht sehr einfallsreich Richtige Antwort bei Nobel Museum mit Bild belegen.
Rated 4 out of 5

Geoffroy– Belgium – 11/03/2024

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Trop simple. Pas assez historique.
Rated 4 out of 5

Germany – 06/11/2023

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An sich eine sch?ne Idee, die R?tsel waren aber leider etwas unlogisch oder wir einfach zu bl?d. So hat man schnell die Lust verloren. Aber die Route f?hrt an allen interessanten Sightseeing Attraktionen vorbei 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

Lothar– Germany – 30/10/2023

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Die L?sung zweier R?tsel fanden wir etwas strange aber uns hat es Spa? gemacht.
Rated 4 out of 5

Christopher– Germany – 19/08/2023

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Eigentlich l?ge meine Bewertung zwischen 4 und 5 Sternen. Die Schnitzeljagd ist eine sehr gute M?glichkeit, Stockholm mit seinen Landmarks kennenzulernen. Hin und wieder gab es Rechtschreibfehler und eine Aufgabe hatte eine falsche L?sung…ABER, es hat uns sehr viel Spa? gemacht, durch Stockholm zu streifen und die R?tsel zu l?sen.
Rated 5 out of 5

Netherlands – 08/08/2023

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Na Tallinn en Helsinki was Stockholm ook weer erg leuk. . De puzzels lijken allemaal op elkaar, dus die waren goed op te lossen.
Rated 5 out of 5

Andreas– Germany – 29/07/2023

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Sch?ne, gut gemachte Tour mit interessanten Stationen. Gut zu machen auch mit Grundschulkindern. Inklusive sind Beschreibungen zu den Sehensw?rdigkeiten und allgemein zu Stockholm.
Rated 4 out of 5

Sabrina– Germany – 02/06/2023

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Finde generell Apps f?r stadtrundg?nge gut, da es keinen Zeitdruck gibt, so auch hier. Allerdings waren die Informationen teilweise verwirrend und nicht auf den Standort bezogen an dem man gerade war. Die R?tsel bezogen sich darauf etwas in der Umgebung zu suchen. Das war nett gemacht.
Rated 5 out of 5

Stephanie– Spain – 06/04/2023

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Muy recomendable, lo he hecho con 2 adolescentes y ha sido muy entretenido Te permite descubrir la ciudad con enigma bastantes faciles! Plan muy divertido
Rated 5 out of 5

Lauraine– France – 27/02/2023

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Un moyen ludique et sympa de d?couvrir la ville et quelques traits de son histoire… Toute la famille recommande
Rated 4 out of 5

L?a– France – 24/02/2023

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10 ?nigmes (pas trop dures) permettent de d?couvrir plusieurs endroits et monuments de la ville. Il n’y a qu’? se laisser guider dans le parcours. Attention, vous ayez besoin d’un gps du type Google maps. Il y a une question o? il est n?cessaire de demander son chemin car l’acc?s au gps est interdite.
Rated 4 out of 5

Germany – 01/01/2023

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sehr lustig
Rated 5 out of 5

France – 28/12/2022

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Parcours sympa pour d?couvrir des lieux tr?s int?ressants
Rated 5 out of 5

Gaelle– France – 27/12/2022

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Une jolie balade qui permet de d?couvrir la ville et ses recoins que nous n’aurions peut-?tre pas vu. Une bonne exp?rience.
Rated 5 out of 5

Germany – 12/09/2022

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Nette Schnitzeljagd, um einen ersten ?berblick zu bekommen.
Rated 5 out of 5

Switzerland – 14/08/2022

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Es war toll
Rated 5 out of 5

Germany – 10/08/2022

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Die Schnitzeljagd f?hrt durch die Altstadt, bringt einen Einblick in die Geschichte, ist kurzweilig und l?sst sich gut mit zwischendurch Essen gehen oder einem Caf? Besuch machen. Empfehlenswert
Rated 4 out of 5

Austria – 07/08/2022

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Toll!
Rated 4 out of 5

Germany – 01/08/2022

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Ich h?tte mir noch ein bisschen mehr typische sehenswertes gew?nscht und dass man unter verschiedenen Startpunkten w?hlen kann. Wir waren zuerst am Schloss wegen der Wachabl?sung und h?tten die Tour am liebsten auch dort gestartet, denn man kommt sp?ter quasi nochmal zur?ck. Aber sonst ein sch?ner Spaziergang. Leider nur auf Englisch, das war auch etwas erschwerend.
Rated 5 out of 5

Germany – 01/08/2022

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Sehr zu empfehlen!!! Mit den Tipps sind die R?tsel gut zu l?sen und wir sind an sehr sch?ne Pl?tze Stockholms gelangt wo wir sonst niemals langgegangen w?ren. Es hat wirklich viel Spa? gemacht!
Rated 5 out of 5

Austria – 20/07/2022

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Die Schnitzeljagd war kurzweilig und informativ, manche R?tsel etwas kompliziert,da man teilweise nicht wusste, was das R?tsel war und somit Hilfen un Anspruch nehmen musste, die man eigentlich nicht gebraucht h?tte. Eine Stadt durch eine Schnitzeljagd kennenzulernen macht richtig viel Spa? und die Zeit vergeht im Flug
Rated 4 out of 5

Poland – 07/07/2022

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Super wycieczka, bez niej nie do?wiadczyli by?my wielu ciekawych miejsc, przez kt?re nas prowadzi?a. Jedyna uwaga do zagadek: cz??? z nich da?o si? rozwi?za? na logik?, nawet nie udaj?c si? do miejsca, kt?rego dotyczy?y. Warto by?oby to zmieni?, tak aby na pewno gracze udawali si? do punkt?w gry.
Rated 4 out of 5

Germany – 06/06/2022

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Gutes Spiel mit tollen Stationen. Teilweise sind die Aufgaben ungenau beschrieben, sodass wir Hinweise ben?tigten. Dennoch eine klare Empfehlung
Rated 5 out of 5

Greece – 31/05/2022

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Very nice experience! I will definitely choose this activity again! Great idea!!
Rated 4 out of 5

Germany – 23/05/2022

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Wirklich eine gute Idee, am besten mit mehreren Personen
Rated 5 out of 5

Germany – 09/05/2022

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Sehr coole Schnitzeljagd, man sieht mal andere Dinge die man sonst nicht sehen w?rde
Rated 5 out of 5

Switzerland – 16/04/2022

Collected on GetYourGuide
We had great fun, totally recommend for a worthy experience!
Rated 5 out of 5

Greece – 15/04/2022

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Interesting information about the city, nice puzzles, we had great time.
Rated 5 out of 5

Lea– Germany – 25/03/2022

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We had a really fun experience trying out the game in Stockholm! Although we had some difficulties (e.g. one building was under construction so we had to use the hints). We would definitely recommend it to our friends since you can do it in many cities! Its a fun way to discover the city in a different way.
Rated 5 out of 5

Greece – 22/03/2022

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I discovered the most beautiful corners of the city!
Rated 5 out of 5

Greece – 18/02/2022

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The best app I’ve ever tried for exploring a new city. It will be in my to-do-list as soon as I book my next city break holiday, for sure. Instead of spending a couple of hours for finding out the attractions of a city, this app walked me everywhere, visiting what’s worth
Rated 5 out of 5

Switzerland – 11/02/2022

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Cooles Spiel. Ich spiele es in jeder Stadt die ich besuche.
Rated 5 out of 5

Greece – 01/01/2022

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Unique activity! The riddles were well designed and very smart. The app worked great. We saw so many parts of this beautiful city and learned many many things! If you like riddles, this activity is great! Great idea , thank you !
Rated 5 out of 5

fodilw – 23/11/2021

Great for group of friends! We enjoyed it very much ! Hints were very useful and info about the city rich !
Rated 4 out of 5

Germany – 25/05/2002

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R?tsel sollten ?berarbeitet werden, richtige L?sung wurde nicht erkannt. Einmal Eintritt zu zahlen.

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