Walking Tours

Cologne Under Dark Magic: Self-Guided City Exploration Game

Explore Cologne with a self-guided city game, accessible anytime in the Questo app.
Go at your own pace - no guides and no groups of strangers involved.
Explore 10 real locations in Cologne's old town.
Follow a magical storyline that blends history, legend and fantasy.
Collect artefacts and spells that grow your power as the quest unfolds.
Face the final showdown at the Cathedral and lift the curse.
Choose your language: English, German or Dutch

Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
Unlimited availability. Play any day, at any hour.
Pause and resume anytime
No group limit - bring as many friends as you want!
Choose your language: English, German or Dutch

Physical tour guide or game master (NOT NEEDED)
Parking fees
WiFi
Transportation
Food or drinks

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Cologne is under a spell in this self-guided exploration game: shadows slip through the streets, the Cathedral burns with an eerie light, and strange creatures stir in the old town. The High Mage has chosen you to save the city. Learn magic spells, gather relics of power and brew the potion that will banish the darkness, from the Malakoff Tower past Heumarkt, the Alter Markt and Great St Martin to the Cathedral.

Along the way you solve challenges in the Questo app, learn historical facts and local myths, and discover hidden spots that only locals know and most tourists pass by. The walk covers about 3 km and takes around 1 hour, with no time limit.

Will you face the dark wizard and restore peace to Cologne?

What to bring

Smartphone: Bring a smartphone with the Questo app installed and your account created before you arrive.

Battery: Start the game with your smartphone charged to at least 50%.

Internet: Ensure your phone has an active internet connection during the game.

Footwear: Wear comfy walking shoes as you will explore 10 Old Town locations.

What's not allowed

Infant seating: Infants must not sit on laps during the experience.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: Not wheelchair accessible; the route is suitable for strollers or prams.

Additional information

App account: Use the same email for the app account that you used to make your purchase.

Availability: You can start the quest anytime with 24/7 access every day of the year.

Pace: You can start, pause, and resume the game at your own pace.

Format: The quest is self-guided, open-air, and designed to help you avoid crowds.

Support: You have access to 24/7 customer support during your game.

Transport: Public transportation is available nearby, but bus fares and parking fees are not included.

Entry fees: Any entry or admission fees at visited locations are not included.

Pets: Animals or pets are allowed on this experience.

Seating for infants: Infant seats are unavailable during this experience.

Guide: A physical guide is not included, since the game is app based.

Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

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