Explore Heidelberg with a smartphone app scavenger hunt and walking tour. Solve attraction-based riddles and see sights like Bismarckplatz Park and the Old Town.

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Highlights

Combine a tour with the fun of a scavenger hunt
Learn local history and facts about the city
Discover hidden gems in Heidelberger Altstadt (Old Town)
Stop at any time to snap as many pictures as you want

Full description

Make the most out of your visit to Heidelberg with this interactive smartphone scavenger hunt and self-guided walking tour. Complete location-based riddles as you walk through the greenery of Bismarckplatz Park and the charming cobbled streets of Heidelberger Altstadt (old town).

After downloading the tour app on your mobile device (instructions received via email after booking), you'll follow a route that leads you to 10 of the most important sights in the city.

As you explore, use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to uncover clues at each attraction to find your next destination. Feel the thrill of solving each riddle as you work to finish the game.

Choose to start or pause the tour whenever you want and explore the city at your own personal pace. Along the way, learn history and facts about Heidelberg to get a local perspective of this picturesque city.

The tour route includes Bismarckplatz Park, the House of the Giant, the Kurpfälzisches Museum, Universitätsplatz, Jesuitenkirche, Marktplatz, Brückenaffe, the Old Bridge, Kornmarkt, and Karlsplatz, where the tour ends.

Includes

Mobile app and login credentials
Self-guided tour

Tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink
Entrance fees

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

The tour starts at Bismarckplatz Park. No one will wait for you. You can start playing any time you want.

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Important information

Not allowed

Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

A charged smartphone and internet connection is required for this activity
A link for the mobile app and login credentials will be sent after booking
You can start any time by logging into the app
This is for a group of up to 5 people
The total average duration of a game is 2-2.5 hours
Each game is in one language, if you require multiple languages the game should be purchased in each language
It is recommended to play during daylight hours, as the lack of light may make it difficult to solve puzzles
The game is designed for adults. Kids can participate if someone explains the puzzles
Children must be accompanied by an adult
You have to think and solve the puzzles. It is not a trivia game

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3.9 /5

based on 15 reviews

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Die Route war wunderschön und die Rätsel waren genial! Wir haben es genossen!

May 14, 2022

I had an amazing an unique experience! Best way to learn about the city in a fun way, thank you

We had a lot of fun with the puzzles! We were on the road for a total of 5 hours. With the game you notice much more of the history of the city.

April 23, 2022

Heidelberg Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour

Heidelberg Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour

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