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Offered languages
- German
Augsburg was the banking capital of the Renaissance — the Fuggers financed emperors from these streets.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Augsburg on foot, following phone-based riddles from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Solve clues at the Augsburger Dom, the Brechthaus, and the Augustusbrunnen — three landmarks spanning Augsburg's Roman foundations, Renaissance wealth, and literary legacy
• Fully self-paced with no time limit — start when you arrive and take as long as the city deserves
• Works for friends, families, and colleagues; observation tasks and photo challenges keep all groups engaged
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in German.
The Fugger family funded the Holy Roman Empire from Augsburg — the trail finds what they left behind.
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Meeting and pickup
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
What to expect
The trail moves through Augsburg's well-preserved old town, where Roman foundations sit beneath Renaissance facades. The Augsburger Dom — the cathedral that has stood in various forms here for over a thousand years — features early with a riddle that sends you to the Romanesque bronze doors rather than queuing to go inside. The Brechthaus, birthplace of playwright Bertolt Brecht, brings an observation task that places his work in the city that shaped it. The Augustusbrunnen — the monumental Renaissance fountain on the Rathausplatz — features in a photo challenge around its bronze figures. The old town is walkable and unhurried.
Groups tend to get competitive on the observation tasks, where historical knowledge helps — but is never required.
The app shows the final ranking when the last task is complete. Augsburg is one of Germany's most underrated Renaissance cities; the trail gives you an hour with the evidence.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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