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Offered languages
- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
The Scheunenviertel has changed beyond recognition since 1989 — some of what it was is still hiding in plain sight.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Berlin's Scheunenviertel on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Follow clues to the Hackesche Höfe, Alte Nationalgalerie, and Humboldt Forum — three landmarks that span Art Nouveau courtyards, neoclassical museum temples, and a rebuilt royal palace
• Start whenever suits you and move entirely at your own pace — no time limit, no pressure
• Perfect for friend groups, families, and curious travellers; photo challenges reveal the details most people walk straight past
Around 2 hours,
any group size,
available in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese,
self-guided,
app-based.
Berlin has layers that even Berliners miss — your phone has the first one.
What's Included
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
In the Hackesche Höfe, Berlin's most famous interconnected courtyard complex, you'll solve riddles about the Art Nouveau tiles and the community that has gathered here since 1907.
The trail then heads to Museum Island, where the Alte Nationalgalerie holds one of Germany's finest collections of 19th-century painting — challenges here probe the neoclassical temple that houses it.
At the Humboldt Forum, you'll tackle questions about the reconstructed Berlin Palace and the Prussian collections displayed within.
The whole trail takes around two hours, moving entirely at your own pace through streets that carry layers of divided-city history.
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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