Würzburg Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt
4.4 / 5 · 7 traveler reviews
Wine cellars under a prince-bishop's palace, saints lining a medieval bridge, and a crane that once ruled the river — Würzburg rewards anyone who looks closely, and this hunt makes sure you do. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Würzburg on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Inspect the Alter Kranen, the 18th-century twin harbour crane on the Main riverbank • Cross the Alte Mainbrücke between its twelve towering saints, wine glass optional • Face the Residenz, the UNESCO-listed palace with the world's largest ceiling fresco 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. By the end, Franconia's wine capital will have poured out its best stories for you.
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 1 ticket for each participant → You get one game code per booking by text or Viator message → Open the app and enter provided game code (6 digits) → All particpants join the game with same game code
Before you go
- 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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