Experience
Winterthur Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
5.0 from 3 travelers
Once an industrial giant, now a city of museums, gardens and easy charm — Winterthur is Switzerland's best-kept urban secret.
About
Once an industrial giant, now a city of museums, gardens and easy charm — Winterthur is Switzerland's best-kept urban secret. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Winterthur on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Browse the Steinberggasse, the old town's liveliest lane of fountains • Visit the Stadtkirche and its unmistakable twin towers • Round off at the Stadthaus, Semper's neoclassical statement Around 2 hours, any group size, available in German and English. Zurich's cooler cousin is keeping score.
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked
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