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Zurich Einstein Quest: Self-Guided Family Walk

21 Reviews 4.14 out of 5 stars Based on 21 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Zurich, Switzerland
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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.

1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Solve a self-guided family walking quest through Zurich as Marcel, a curious 6-year-old in 1884. The clock at St. Peter's has stopped. A man with kind eyes and a violin asks for your help. He turns out to be Albert Einstein, years before he became famous.

Use the Questo app on your phone to follow Einstein across 11 real Zurich landmarks: St. Peter's Church, Paradeplatz, the Fraumünster, Charlemagne's house, the Napfbrunnen, and the ETH university. Solve riddles, decode codes, and walk through Einstein's favorite thought experiments.

Each chapter has its own puzzle and a piece of Zurich history, woven with Einstein's ideas about time, light, and relativity, made simple enough for a six-year-old.

Start anytime, pause whenever, and pick up where you left off. Allow around 60 minutes for the full 1.6 km route through Old Town Zurich.

Family friendly, perfect for parents and kids ages 6+, or anyone wanting Zurich through Einstein's eyes.

What's Included

  • Einstein's thought experiments on time, light, and relativity (kid-friendly)
  • Real Zurich landmarks: St. Peter's Church, Paradeplatz, Fraumünster, ETH
  • Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace, pause and resume
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the app, narrated by Einstein himself)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Rathausbrücke
8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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End point

Leonhardstrasse 36
8006 Zürich, Switzerland

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Town Hall (Rathaus) (pass 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.
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Paradeplatz (pass 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.
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Münsterbrücke (pass 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.
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Zentralbibliothek (pass 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.
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Lenin Apartment Zurich (pass 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.
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Old Town (pass 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.
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St. Peter's Church (pass by)

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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)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Zurich Einstein Quest: Self-Guided Family Walk?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Einstein's thought experiments on time, light, and relativity (kid-friendly)
  • Real Zurich landmarks: St. Peter's Church, Paradeplatz, Fraumünster, ETH
  • Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace, pause and resume
  • Family friendly, designed for parents and kids ages 6 and up
  • Story-driven challenges with Albert Einstein as your mysterious guide
  • Self-guided family walking quest in 11 chapters across Zurich
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the app, narrated by Einstein himself)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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

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