Secrets of Budapest: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesNorwegian, German, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, English, Croatian, Italian, French, Javanese, Hungarian, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Danish, Hebrew, Dutch, Turkish, Serbian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Budapest like never before with the Secrets of Budapest City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories!

This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Budapest while exploring famous spots such as St. Stephen’s Basilica, Gresham Palace, Vörösmarty Square, Kossuth Lajos Square, the Klotild Palaces, the Anker Palace and the Inner-City Mother Church of the Assumption. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues.

During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Budapest perfect for every type of explorer.

What's included

Self-guided Exploration Game
Fun facts and information about the highlights you’ll discover
Instructions and play link for the activity

Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)

What to expect

Discover Budapest in a fun and interactive way with the Secrets of Budapest City Game, a self-guided scavenger hunt and walking tour through the historic centre of Budapest, Hungary. This GPS-based exploration game combines sightseeing with puzzles, riddles and creative photo challenges as you uncover hidden stories around St. Stephen’s Basilica, Gresham Palace and Vörösmarty Square. Perfect for tourists, friends, families and team outings, this self-guided walking tour of Budapest can be played solo or in groups.

The City Game Budapest takes about 2 hours and you play at your own pace. One ticket is valid for 1 to 4 people; for larger groups simply purchase extra tickets. Choose a start date and time when booking, then begin whenever it suits you. A smartphone with an internet connection is required. Your Budapest adventure starts at St. Stephen’s Basilica.

After booking, you receive an email with a direct game link. Head to the start location and open the link on your phone - the game runs straight in your browser, so there is no app to download, no guide to meet and no building to enter. Pause anytime and continue later, for a flexible adventure through Budapest.

Szent Istvan Bazilika
Soviet Heroic Memorial
Statue Of George H. W. Bush
Kossuth Lajos Square
Hungarian Parliament Building
Shoes on the Danube Bank
Gresham Palace
Klotild Palaces
Vorosmarty Square (Vorosmarty ter)
Pesti Vigado
Budapest Inner-city Mother Church Of Our Lady Of The Assumption
Vaci Street
Szervita Square
Anker Haz

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

After booking you receive an email with instructions and your game link. Meet at St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest, open the link on your phone and start your adventure! The game runs in your browser - no app download and no host needed. Bring a charged phone with data and GPS on.

End point

After booking you receive an email with instructions and your game link. Meet at St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest, open the link on your phone and start your adventure! The game runs in your browser - no app download and no host needed. Bring a charged phone with data and GPS on.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Duration: Around 2 hours
Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets)
Start anytime: Choose your start date and time when booking, then play whenever you like
Required: Smartphone with an internet connection
How to play: After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Simply head to St. Stephen's Basilica, open the link on your phone, and start your journey through Budapest. You can pause the game anytime and continue later, making it the perfect flexible adventure for your own schedule.

Cancellation policy

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