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Gdansk Watchmaker's Curse: Self-Guided Mystery Walk

4.7(3)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews3 h 10 minFree cancellationBy Questo
Gdansk Watchmaker's Curse: Self-Guided Mystery Walk

About this activity

Solve a self-guided mystery walk through Gdansk hunting nine cursed clocks. The clockmaker Hans Düringer cursed Gdansk's timepieces after the city blinded him. The prophecy says you can lift the curse, but only if you find every hidden clock he sabotaged.

Use the Questo app on your phone to follow the trail across 15 real Gdansk landmarks: St. Mary's Basilica, City Hall, the Gdansk Crane, St. John's Church, St. Catherine's tower, and the Gradowa Mountain viewpoint. Solve riddles, decode codes, and meet Napoleon, Daniel Fahrenheit, and John Hevelius along the way.

Each chapter has its own puzzle and a piece of Gdansk history, from the 14th-century Crane to the 1561 carillon.

Start anytime, pause whenever, and pick up where you left off. This is a longer quest than most: allow around 3 hours for the full 3.8 km route.

Perfect for history fans, repeat Gdansk visitors, and anyone wanting to see the city through a story.

What's included

  • ✓Real landmarks: St. Mary's, City Hall, the Crane, St. Catherine's, Gradowa Mountain
  • ✓Story-driven challenges hunting nine cursed clocks across the city
  • ✓Clues, hints, and a map in the app to guide you between locations
  • ✓Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace, pause and resume
  • ✓Local history: 14th-century Crane, 1561 carillon, Hevelius astronomy, Watchmaker legend
  • ✓Self-guided mystery walk in 15 chapters across Gdansk

Not included

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

Meeting and pickup

  • The game starts at St. Mary's Basilica. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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