Explore Gdansk’s historic center with a self-guided tour based on the cursed clocks story. Hunt clues, solve puzzles, and uncover local secrets across 15 locations at your own pace. Grab your ticket and start the adventure whenever you want!
Things to do Watchmaker's Curse in Gdansk: Self-Guided Exploration Game
This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the clock tower shadows of Gdansk. You will explore 15 different locations while following the story of a curious observer searching for a broken timepiece tied to a forgotten inventor. At each location, you'll solve a real-world puzzle by searching for clues on monuments, graffiti, and facades. The route focuses mostly on the old town and pairs historical facts with legends passed between residents. Perfect for history buffs, puzzle lovers and city explorers.
Starting from the Four Quarters Fountain, the stops are spaced an average of around 250m apart, with each location taking around 12 min to complete. The route also passes through Sgrafitto Tenement House, City Hall and St. Mary's Basilica. At each location, you'll solve a challenge and receive instructions for the next chapter.
DISCLAIMER: You will explore by yourself using the Questo app on your phone. No physical guide or stranger groups will be involved. The full route covers approximately 3.8 km (2.4 mi) and takes around 3:00h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN, DE.
Included
Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk
Access to the Exploration Game
Meeting point
Świętego Ducha 67/71, 80-834 Gdańsk, Polska