Gdansk Watchmaker's Curse: Self-Guided Mystery Walk
In Gdynia
From
£6
pp
3h 10 mins · 4.5 (2)
Solve a self-guided mystery walk through Gdansk hunting nine cursed clocks. The clockmaker Hans Düringer cursed Gdansk's timepieces after the city blinded him. The prophecy says you can lift the curse, but only if you find every hidden clock he sabotaged.
Use the Questo app on your phone to follow the trail across 15 real Gdansk landmarks: St. Mary's Basilica, City Hall, the Gdansk Crane, St. John's Church, St. Catherine's tower, and the Gradowa Mountain viewpoint. Solve riddles, decode codes, and meet Napoleon, Daniel Fahrenheit, and John Hevelius along the way.
Each chapter has its own puzzle and a piece of Gdansk history, from the 14th-century Crane to the 1561 carillon.
Start anytime, pause whenever, and pick up where you left off. This is a longer quest than most: allow around 3 hours for the full 3.8 km route.
Perfect for history fans, repeat Gdansk visitors, and anyone wanting to see the city through a story.
Free cancellation
Private tour
What's included
- Real landmarks: St. Mary's, City Hall, the Crane, St. Catherine's, Gradowa Mountain
- Story-driven challenges hunting nine cursed clocks across the city
- Clues, hints, and a map in the app to guide you between locations
- Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace, pause and resume
- Local history: 14th-century Crane, 1561 carillon, Hevelius astronomy, Watchmaker legend
- Self-guided mystery walk in 15 chapters across Gdansk
What's not included
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
• Go to St. Mary's Basilica Świętego Ducha 67/71, 80-834 Gdańsk, Polska (game starting point).
• Open the Questo app and follow the instructions.
• Final stop at Gradowa Mountain Gradowa 6, 80-802 Gdańsk, Polska
End point
• Go to St. Mary's Basilica Świętego Ducha 67/71, 80-834 Gdańsk, Polska (game starting point).
• Open the Questo app and follow the instructions.
• Final stop at Gradowa Mountain Gradowa 6, 80-802 Gdańsk, Polska
Practical information
- Operated by
- Questo
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- de, en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- 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
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 3 hours 10 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.