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Uppsala Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

4.2(5)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Explorial
Uppsala Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

About this activity

Vikings, botanists and Sweden's oldest university — Uppsala packs a lot of brainpower into a small city, and it expects some of yours.

This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Uppsala on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.

• Climb toward Uppsala Castle, stronghold of Sweden's Vasa kings

• Admire the University Main Building and its grand aula

• Track down Güntherska, the beloved confectionery institution

Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.

Around 2 hours - any group size.

Study hard, play harder.

What's included

  • ✓Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
  • ✓Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
  • ✓Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
  • ✓Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
  • ✓Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
  • ✓Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.

Not included

  • ✕Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
  • ✕Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
  • ✕This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience

Meeting and pickup

  • Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
  • Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

Cancellation policy

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

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