Escape Game & Breakfast in Nuremberg's Old Town: Includes sparkling wine

Solve puzzles at centuries-old landmarks while hunting a fictional master thief through the medieval streets.

An escape game activity in Nuremberg's Old Town that pairs a 90-minute puzzle hunt through historic sites with a breakfast at Mischbar beforehand. You choose between a Countryside breakfast (cheese, basil cream, bread) or Vegan option (spreads, avocado, fruit salad), both including sparkling wine or a non-alcoholic drink. Armed with an iPad and puzzle pack, you work as part of a task force tracking the notorious thief Hektor across the Old Town's landmarks.

The experience

Want to see Nuremberg's history without just walking past it? This activity flips the usual sightseeing formula: you start with breakfast at Mischbar, where you pick either the Countryside spread or the Vegan option, both with a glass of sparkling wine or a non-alcoholic alternative. Then you step into the escape game itself, equipped with an iPad and a puzzle pack, and hunt through the Old Town for clues about the master thief Hektor's next move.

The 90-minute game takes you to actual historical sights scattered across the medieval streets. You're not watching a guide point things out. You're solving tricky tasks at each location, piecing together where Hektor is headed. The puzzles are designed to pull you deeper into the Old Town's layout and history, so you end up discovering corners and connections you'd miss on a standard tour. The iPad guides you between stops and tracks your progress as you work through the case.

The whole thing, breakfast plus the escape game, fits into a morning or early afternoon without eating your whole day. You're moving around the Old Town the whole time, so it's active without being strenuous, and the mix of food, puzzle-solving and exploration keeps the pace from feeling like a standard walking tour.

What’s included

• Breakfast at Mischbar with your choice of Countryside (cheese, basil cream, bread) or Vegan (spreads, avocado, fruit salad).
• sparkling wine or non-alcoholic drink.
• escape game documents.
• iPad and puzzle pack for the 90-minute hunt through Nuremberg's Old Town.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 11:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Epic Escape

Is this one for you?Three and a half hours leaves room for lunch or another activity afterward, so it works as a morning opener or an early-afternoon slot without dominating your day in Nuremberg.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the escape game part actually take?

The escape game runs 90 minutes once breakfast ends. The full experience, including breakfast at Mischbar, takes about three and a half hours total.

Do I have to pick my breakfast type when I book, or can I decide on the day?

You choose between the Countryside breakfast (cheese, basil cream, bread) or the Vegan option (spreads, avocado, fruit salad) at the time of booking. Both come with sparkling wine or a non-alcoholic drink.

What exactly am I solving during the escape game?

You work as part of a task force hunting down the master thief Hektor, who's planning his next move in the Old Town. You solve tricky puzzles at historical landmarks using the iPad and puzzle pack provided, gathering clues about his whereabouts and plans.

Is this activity accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Yes. The Old Town areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and Mischbar is also wheelchair accessible. Service animals are welcome, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

Will I be in a group, or is this private?

The escape game is designed as a group activity, so you'll be part of a task force working together to track Hektor through the Old Town.