Zurich Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Exploration Game

About this experience

Turn a walk through Zurich's Old Town into a detective story with the Zurich Murder Mystery city exploration game. Played in the Questo app, this self-guided experience asks you to investigate the fictional death of travel blogger Bella Wanderlust. Clues are tied to real locations, so you discover parts of the city as you work out who is responsible. The route covers about two kilometres and 12 outdoor locations, with a suggested playing time of around 90 minutes and no game time limit. You choose when to start and can pause the investigation whenever you want. Zurich Murder Mystery: investigate Bella Wanderlust’s case The story begins with Bella's death during a ghost tour. You take the role of a detective, gathering evidence, reading messages and considering what the suspects have to say. The mystery gives the walk a purpose beyond ticking off landmarks: each location becomes part of the case. Expect puzzles and challenges rather than a live actor meeting you in the street. There is no physical guide or game master. The app provides the story and progression, while you decide how to approach the clues, whether alone or with friends discussing possible answers along the way. Explore 12 Old Town locations The route uses places around Zurich's Old Town, including the Limmatquai, Grossmünster and Central Library. You look at the surroundings for clues as the narrative moves forward, rather than follow a conventional commentary tour. Treat the named sites as outdoor locations on the route, not included admission to the buildings. Do not enter private property to search for evidence. With roughly two kilometres to cover, comfortable walking shoes are a practical choice. The suggested duration is a guide to planning your outing, not a deadline for solving the mystery. Stops for a drink or a photograph can be fitted around the game. Set up the game before you go Bring a smartphone with at least 50 percent battery and a stable internet connection. Download the Questo app in advance and create the account using the same email address used for the purchase, following the unlock instructions on your voucher. The ticket provides access to the game, not a phone, mobile data or Wi-Fi. Parking, transport, food and drinks are also excluded. English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Romanian are listed as game languages. Choose a language everyone in your party can follow, since reading the clues and discussing the evidence are central to the experience. Zurich Murder Mystery: choose the pace and plan the rest of the day The game is available to start at any hour, with pause and resume functionality. That flexibility can make it easier to fit around another reservation, but an outdoor walk still needs practical planning for weather, light and getting back afterwards. The operator states that this route is not wheelchair accessible, although strollers and prams are supported. Read the instructions before booking if access is important to your party. For a seated outing on another part of the trip, compare a Lake Zurich sightseeing cruise. You can also browse Zurich experiences to combine different activities as separate bookings. Reserve the murder mystery if you want a fictional investigation built around an independent city walk, then leave yourself time to solve the case at your own pace. More to discover in Zurich Einstein's Zurich: Self-Guided City Exploration Game: Explore Zurich through a story inspired by the young Albert Einstein with this self-guided city game in the Questo app. Zürich under Dark Magic: Self-Guided City Exploration Game: Follow a fantasy adventure through Zurich's Old Town with Zürich under Dark Magic, a self-guided exploration game in the Questo app. Zurich City Tour with Lake Cruise and Lindt Museum Entry: Book a five-and-a-half-hour Zurich tour that combines guided city sightseeing, a short Lake Zurich cruise and admission to Lindt Home of Chocolate.

Highlights

• Access to the self-guided murder mystery game in the Questo app
• Unlimited availability. Play any day, at any hour.
• Pause and resume anytime
• No group limit
• bring as many friends as you want!
• Choose your language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Romanian

What is included

• Access to the self-guided murder mystery game in the Questo app
• Unlimited availability. Play any day, at any hour.
• Pause and resume anytime
• No group limit
• bring as many friends as you want!
• Choose your language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Romanian

Not included

• Physical tour guide or game master
• Parking fees
• Wi; Fi
• Transportation
• Food or drinks

Before you go

Download Questo and use the purchase email to set up access. Bring a smartphone with at least 50% battery, stable internet and comfortable shoes. The route is not wheelchair accessible. Do not enter private property.

Cancellation terms

Cancel at least 24 hours before the booked start time for a full refund. Reschedule at least 24 hours before the booked start time.