Buda Castle District in Budapest: Time Travel Mystery
4.18 (74 ratings)
Follow the clues through Buda Castle and beyond that take you back in time to the era of the Ottoman occupation.
Learn about the 150-year Turkish occupation of Buda and the influence of Ottoman culture on modern day Hungary while visiting the old castle walls of Buda Castle, a Turkish bath, the tomb of an Islamic saint, and many more hidden places.
Are you up for an adventure into this unique history of Budapest?
Free
No booking needed. Just download the app, add it to your quests and start playing.
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Places you will visit
14
It will take you
102-132 mins
You will walk
4600 steps
Total distance
3.5 km
Highlights
Explore the famous Castle District through the eyes of Ottoman history.
Visit the tomb of an Islamic saint and holy man.
See Budapest’s oldest Turkish bath.
Storyline
You are waiting for a friend when a young man approaches you. He is dressed strangely, wearing baggy harem pants, a white shirt with a black embroidered waistcoat and a turban. He asks you where he can find his master.
You ask him “who is his master?” He cannot remember. He doesn’t know his name either, but he claims to be a time traveller from the 16th century whose memory has been wiped by the journey.
You ask him “who is his master?” He cannot remember. He doesn’t know his name either, but he claims to be a time traveller from the 16th century whose memory has been wiped by the journey.
He remembers something, a memory of something nearby. You agree to help the nameless traveller recover his identity and his memories. You head off together to unravel the history, relics and secrets of Ottoman Budapest so the nameless man can return to his time and his mysterious master.
Game route
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Starting point Turkish cemetery
Budapest, District I., 1013 HungaryRatings and Reviews
4.18
74 ratings
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Jassy C
09 Oct 2023
Great tour through the castle district teaching the player about a unique part of history. While playing we were pleasantly surprised by an unexpected story. The riddles where great, though some of the directions where a little challenging for someone not familiar with the Hungarian language. The only complaint we had, was the fisherman’s bastion. Being almost there it would have been nice to incorporate it in the story, but I’m not aware if it fits historically.
What does an
outdoor escape game look like?
Discover new places
As you walk and tour around the city, you will visit new cool places.
Solve puzzles, crack riddles
You will test your wits and exploring abilities with fun challenges.
Learn fun history
Each place comes with its own bit of history that you'll discover as you walk.
Role-play
Put yourself in the shoes of a famous fictional character and play out their story.
Free
No booking needed. Just download the app, add it to your quests and start playing.