Life in Communist Bucharest: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest

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About this activity

Discover the history of communism in Bucharest by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play our engaging exploration game, discovering the lesser-known accounts of Bucharest’s past.

As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?

Highlights include:

Explore Palace of Parliament, Revolution Square, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Rebirth Memorial, and lesser-known places.
Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our gifted writers.
Find out real stories about the Ceausescu family and the life during communism.
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 may share a phone.

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At a glance

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

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 24/7 customer support.
Included: This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
Included: If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.

Not included

Not included: A physical tour guide
Not included: Entry ticket to attractions

Itinerary

Memorialul Renasterii

10 min

Where the 1989 revolution started
Biserica Kretzulescu

Passing by

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
Statuia Ecvestra a Lui Carol I

5 min

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
Ateneul Roman

10 min Admission not included

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
Memorialul Renasterii

10 min

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
Muzeul Nakional de Arta al Romaniei

10 min Admission not included

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
Palace of Parliament

10 min Admission not included

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The game starts at Revolution Square. 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 Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

End point

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