Zurich Einstein Quest: Self-Guided Family Walk

3.9
(25 reviews)
Zurich, Switzerland

1 hour 40 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Rathausbrücke

Follow the instructions inside the Questo mobile app

End point
Sport Center Polyterrasse, Zurich Academic Sports Association

Follow the instructions inside the Questo mobile app

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes (approximately)
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • St. Peter's Church (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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Questo

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rating

3.9 Based on 25 25 reviews
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