Cluj-Napoca King Matthias treasure hunt game on your phone

Solve clues across Cluj-Napoca and unlock stories of King Matthias Corvinus

A self-guided treasure hunt game played on your smartphone around Cluj-Napoca, where you solve clues to visit the Tailors' Bastion, Panoramic Cetatuie Hill, King Matthias Statue and other landmarks while learning their history. Download the app with your access code, start whenever you want, and finish the 3.5 km route in your own time with no guide, no map and no internet connection needed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cluj-Napoca treasure quest

• Start at Tailors' Bastion
• Solve puzzle at first location
• Follow clue to second location
• Solve puzzle at second location
• Proceed to third location
• Solve puzzle at third location
• Continue to next clue locations
• Discover King Matthias Statue
• Take panoramic photos at Cetatuie Hill
• Find best Hungarian restaurant

The experience

Download the app, enter your access code, and head to the starting point: no guide, no GPS, no map required. Each clue gives you exact directions to the next location and a puzzle to solve. When you get the answer right, the app unlocks the secret story of that place. You'll visit the Tailors' Bastion, built during King Matthias Corvinus's reign and repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt throughout history; climb to Panoramic Cetatuie Hill for views above the city; and discover the King Matthias Statue along with other stops woven into the quest.

The route covers about 3.5 km and takes 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, but there's no time limit: pause whenever you want and pick up later. You can start at any hour that fits your day. The game works offline, so you don't need an internet connection once you've downloaded it. If your group is larger than 15 people, make multiple bookings so everyone can play.

Along the way you'll learn the legends of King Matthias Corvinus and find recommendations for the best Hungarian restaurant in town. The app guides you step by step, so you won't get lost, and you control the pace entirely.

What’s included

• Full flexibility to start at any hour and take breaks whenever you want.
• offline gameplay so you don't need an internet connection.
• access code for the app that works anytime after booking without rescheduling.
• exact directions and clues built into the app so you won't need a map or GPS.
• unlocked stories and legends of King Matthias Corvinus at each location you discover.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Questo

Is this one for you?The game is entirely self-guided on your phone, so you don't need to follow a tour schedule or wait for a group. Start whenever you want, pause for as long as you need, and finish at your own pace: ideal if you prefer exploring at your own speed without a guide's commentary.

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Top questions

Can I play this treasure hunt game at any time after I book it?

Yes. Once you receive your access code, you can start the game anytime without rescheduling. Download the app, enter the code, and begin whenever it suits your schedule.

Do I need an internet connection to play the game in Cluj-Napoca?

No. The game plays offline after you download the app, so you won't need internet once you've got the access code and the app installed on your phone.

What is the Tailors' Bastion and why is it part of the treasure hunt?

The Tailors' Bastion was the most powerful defense point of old Cluj-Napoca. Its name comes from the guild responsible for maintaining and defending it. Built during King Matthias Corvinus's reign, it was destroyed and rebuilt repeatedly throughout history, making it a key stop in uncovering the king's secrets.

How long does it take to finish the treasure hunt?

The game takes 1.5 to 2 hours to complete the 3.5 km route, but there's no time limit. You can take breaks and resume later at your own pace.

What happens when I solve a clue at each location?

When you solve the puzzle and guess the answer correctly, the app unlocks the secret story of that place. The clue also gives you exact directions to the next location, so you always know where to go next.

Can I take this treasure hunt with a large group?

If your group is larger than 15 people, you'll need to make multiple bookings so everyone can play the game on their own phone.