Explore Vienna’s Prater with a Self-Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
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Discover Vienna's playful side with the Vienna Prater Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt. This lively area features a giant Ferris wheel, a quirky micronation called Republik Kugelmugel, and a funfair with over 250 years of stories. It’s the perfect way to explore the city’s history and legends at your own pace.
Using your phone, you'll follow riddles and challenges that guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide needed, and you can start whenever you like. The app makes it easy to learn about Vienna’s unique sights while having fun with friends or family.
Highlights include riding the iconic Riesenrad for panoramic city views, wandering through the nostalgic Wurstelprater funfair, and discovering the quirky Republik Kugelmugel. Plus, compete for the top score with your group and see how you stack up against other players.
This experience is flexible, engaging, and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. It’s a fantastic way to see Vienna differently—active, educational, and full of surprises.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the tour last?
The self-guided scavenger hunt takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
Can I start the tour anytime?
Yes, you can begin whenever it suits you. There's no fixed start time.
What languages is the app available in?
The app supports 24 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and more. You can select your preferred language when starting the game.
Is this experience suitable for children?
Absolutely. It’s designed for all ages, with specific age groups in mind: children 0–9 and adults 10–90.
Do I need to pay for entrance fees?
No. All puzzles relate to public areas, so no entrance fees are required for this tour.
Is there a guide or group leader?
No, this is a fully self-guided experience. You won’t meet a guide; it’s all managed via the app.
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund.
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Check a date here, then finish booking with our partner. Payment options are confirmed at checkout.
Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
Norwegian, German, Hindi, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, CMN, Greek, YUE, English, Italian, French, HU, Spanish, CS, UK, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Danish, RO, Dutch, Turkish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Free download of the Explorial App from your app store (iOS or Android required)
- Points and scoring system: compete with your group and aim for the high score
- Live location tracking within the map, showing marked landmarks
- Learn about Vienna’s stories, history, and legends
- Complete flexibility: start anytime, walk at your own pace, and take breaks as needed
- Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia, and photo challenges
Not included
- Live guide: this is a fully self-guided experience; no guide will meet you
- Entrance fees: none required for the sights involved in the puzzles
- This is not an audio guide but an interactive sightseeing, gaming, and learning activity
Itinerary
Explore Vienna’s Prater area with a flexible, interactive scavenger hunt, visiting landmarks like the Riesenrad, Republik Kugelmugel, and Wurstelprater funfair. Follow riddles, complete challenges, and learn stories along the way.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point to begin your adventure
Book your Explorial tour today. You can start whenever you like. After booking, you'll receive your game code via text message and Viator message. Download the Explorial app for free, then head to the meeting point and enter your 6-digit code to start the tour.
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Download the app, arrive at the meeting point, enter your code, and start exploring at your own pace.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day in advance
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours of the start
Instant confirmation
Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $5.88 per person
- Free cancellation
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