Zurich Einstein Quest: Self-Guided Family Walk

Overview

Solve a self-guided family walking quest through Zurich as Marcel, a curious 6-year-old in 1884. The clock at St. Peter's has stopped. A man with kind eyes and a violin asks for your help. He turns out to be Albert Einstein, years before he became famous. Use the Questo app on your phone to follow Einstein across 11 real Zurich landmarks: St. Peter's Church, Paradeplatz, the Fraumünster, Charlemagne's house, the Napfbrunnen, and the ETH university. Solve riddles, decode codes, and walk through Einstein's favorite thought experiments. Each chapter has its own puzzle and a piece of Zurich history, woven with Einstein's ideas about time, light, and relativity, made simple enough for a six-year-old. Start anytime, pause whenever, and pick up where you left off. Allow around 60 minutes for the full 1.6 km route through Old Town Zurich. Family friendly, perfect for parents and kids ages 6+, or anyone wanting Zurich through Einstein's eyes.

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Town Hall (Rathaus)

   Passing by

   You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

2. 2

   Paradeplatz

   Passing by

   You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   Passing by

   You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

4. 4

   Zentralbibliothek

   Passing by

   You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

5. 5

   Lenin Apartment Zurich

   Passing by

   You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

6. 6

   Old Town

   Passing by

   You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

7. 7

   St. Peter's Church

   Passing by

   You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

Meeting point and pickup

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
• Thank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-". Here's how to play it: 1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code. 2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation. 3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played. IMPORTANT - Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app. - If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there. GOOD TO KNOW - The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready. - Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet. - Start with at least 50% battery. Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat

Cancellation policy

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

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