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Riga Art Nouveau Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk

4.6 (9 reviews) one hour – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Riga Art Nouveau Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk

About this activity

Discover Riga’s Art Nouveau scene by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play an engaging exploration game, playing the part of Valdis, a stonemason with the heart of an artist. As he reaches up to brush stone powder from his latest carving, he hears it sneeze.

Highlights include:

  • Explore Riga’s First Art Nouveau Building, Golden Sun Artwork, Dettman house, and other lesser-known places.
  • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch team of writers.
  • Learn about the fascinating stories behind Art Nouveau’s inception.
  • Decode the Art Nouveau architectural style.

-Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

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At a glance

Duration
one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Written guide
English
Operated by
Questo

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 24/7 customer support.
  • Included: Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
  • Included: A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • Included: Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
  • Included: Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.

Not included

  • Not included: A tour guide.
  • Not included: Entry tickets to attractions(only stop outside and no need to enter to fully complete the tour.

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    5 min

    You will begin Riga’s First Art Nouveau Building. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

  2. Stop 2

    5 min

    Such a beautiful Golden Sun Artwork. Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

  3. House Of The Black Heads

    5 min

    Study your next clue on Dettman House

  4. Vecriga

    5 min

    Beautiful Mis Riga where to unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.

  5. Freedom Monument

    5 min

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Kalēju iela. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

  6. Riga Railway Bridge

    5 min

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Ahte’s Bridge. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

  7. Stop 7

    5 min

    Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

  8. Alberta Iela

    5 min

    Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

  9. Latvian National Museum Of Art

    5 min Admission not included

    Explore at your own pace while admiring the buildings around you.

  10. Stop 10

    5 min

    To solve the challenge that awaits you at The House with Bees you will be given the next clue.

  11. Ainazi Firefighting Museum

    5 min Admission not included

    See the galleria and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.

  12. National History Museum of Latvia

    5 min Admission not included

    Explore at your own pace while admiring the buildings around you.

  13. Art Museum RIGA BOURSE

    5 min Admission not included

    Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

  14. Kino Bize

    5 min

    You will finish near Kino Bize theatre. This is where both the story and the city exploration game itself will end.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The game starts at Riga's first Art Nouveau building. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

End point

  • You will finish near Kino Bize theatre.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-".

Here's how to play it:

1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code.

2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation.

3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played.

IMPORTANT

  • Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app.
  • If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there.

GOOD TO KNOW

  • The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready.
  • Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet.
  • Start with at least 50% battery.

Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

4.6 out of 5 · 9 reviews
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