Gdansk Watchmaker's Curse: Self-Guided Mystery Walk
Duration
190 Minute
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.
Inclusions and Exclusions
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
Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)
Know Before You Go
- 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% Refund — 1+ day(s) before: 100% refundable
Supplier: Viator
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