Gdansk Watchmaker's Curse: Self-Guided Mystery Walk
Overview
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.
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
- 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
- Clues, hints, and a map in the app to guide you between locations
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)
Meeting Location
Świętego Ducha 67/71/
80-834 Gdańsk, Poland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?
Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-107194P415
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Real landmarks: St. Mary's, City Hall, the Crane, St. Catherine's, Gradowa Mountain.
- Story-driven challenges hunting nine cursed clocks across the city.
- 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.
- Clues, hints, and a map in the app to guide you between locations.
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the app).
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Gdansk Watchmaker's Curse: Self-Guided Mystery Walk is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Gdansk Watchmaker’s Curse: Self-Guided Mystery Walk will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
- 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
- Clues, hints, and a map in the app to guide you between locations
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
