The 15 Escape Games & Scavenger Hunts in Austria That Earn Their Price

1.Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 4h 30m Our pick

This self-guided Vienna city game sends you from St. Stephen’s Cathedral through Graben, Heldenplatz, the Hofburg, Votiv Church, City Hall, and the Burgtheater. You solve 16 sealed envelopes at your own pace, pause for coffee or photos, and use the emergency answer envelope if needed. No guide is present.

“Im Zuge von einem Betriebsausflug haben wir diese Jagd gemacht. War lustig. Wir haben für 12 Stationen 1,5 Stunden gebraucht. Ich denke in 2 Stunden kann man fertig sein.”

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2.The Great Plague Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

You’ll explore Vienna’s medieval lanes with a smartphone, solving clues from St. Rupert’s Church to the Hofburg. This private, self-guided game takes about 90 minutes, includes audio stories, and lets you pause for coffee or sightseeing. Expect famous sights, overlooked details, and a few app-related challenges.

“A good way to see the city sights but I was hoping for more history facts and information. I should have read the description better, I don't think I would have booked.”

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3.Escape game in Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews

You and your group have one hour to solve puzzles, find hidden items, and escape a themed room at Scavenger Escape Salzburg. Choose Mozart’s Mystery or an Egyptian Adventure. The activity suits families and friends, but children under 14 need an adult. A souvenir photo is included.

“So fun! We had never done this and wanted to experience it. We chose the hardest version - Mozart's Mystery - and finished with 4 minutes to spare, thanks to our kids. I would highly recommend this! If your kids are younger, an easier version may be right for your family.”

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4.Mystery rally Vienna: The scary city

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

You’ll explore central Vienna in a small team, following a puzzle book and mysterious clue bag to haunted houses, old tombs, former execution squares, and landmark churches. The self-guided route takes about two hours and ends at Stephansplatz with a code, a treasure chest, and a small sweet surprise.

“Sehr lustige, kurzweilige Rallye durch den ersten Bezirk von Wien mit einem sportlichen Gedanken, die Rätsel vor der Anderen zu lösen”

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5.Private City Discovery walk – Historical Treasure hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34Top rated

Explore Vienna’s Inner City with a private CityQuester treasure hunt led by smartphone clues and a historical character. A host greets you at Das Michaeler Bierhaus, explains the game, and helps with the opening tasks. You’ll solve riddles and complete challenges at 16 stops, including Stephansplatz, the Jewish quarter, and Albertinaplatz.

“This is hands down one of the best activities in Vienna! We got hours of entertainment, a guided route through fascinating spots, and the thrill of solving riddles. We left feeling like we had uncovered secrets of Vienna. Don’t miss this if you’re visiting the city!”

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6.Fun & mobile scavenger hunt through Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Use your phone to solve playful questions around central Vienna, from Albertina and the Hofburg to the Opera and Maria Theresien Square. Play alone, with friends, or in competition, starting anytime during the valid period and pausing when needed. No app download is required, but bring a charged phone.

“Numéro de réservation jamais reconnu sur le site du prestataire. Le numéro de téléphone fourni n’est plus attribué. Nous avons fait 7ne demande de remboursement.”

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7.Freud, Mozart & Beethoven Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7

Use the Questo app to follow clues from St. Stephen’s Cathedral to the Sigmund Freud Museum. Along the way, solve puzzles, learn about Vienna’s famous figures, and uncover lesser-seen corners of the city. The game lasts about one to two hours, works offline after download, and lets you pause or continue whenever you like.

“This could be really fun however today it was not. Vienna is a really busy city and I found the time taken to read the clues and look for the answers led to doddering about in really busy touristy areas. It’s been really sunny (yay) but that meant the sun glinting off my phone screen made reading the clues more difficult. We gave up early on as the experience was not enjoyable for us today, however, I would definitely try this again elsewhere”

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8.Vienna Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through a 3.5-kilometer Vienna walk linking the Old University Quarter, Hofburg, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Albertina, and more. Solve observation-based riddles, hear short stories in six languages, pause whenever you like, and finish where it suits you. Bring charged phone, mobile data, and comfortable shoes.

“Guten Tag. Ich konnte mich auf dieser worldcitytrail App nicht einloggen und habe daher ihre Hilfe per WhatsApp angefordert. Es wurde mir gesagt, ich soll die Bestätigungsnummer + via eingeben. Funktionierte nicht - Anmeldung fehlgeschlagen. Dann wurde mir gesagt, ich solle diese App löschen und nochmal runterladen , den Cache leeren und dann Via- und die Bestätigungsnummer eingeben. Hab ich gemacht. So haben wir ewig hin und her geschrieben. Funktionierte einfach nicht. Dann hieß es auf einmal ich muss direkt bei worldcitytrail um Hilfe bitten, sie sind da nicht zuständig. Auf einmal - nicht zuständig!!! So dann sind wir bereits in Wien angekommen und ich habe dann auf die tour…”

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9.Fun & mobile scavenger hunt through Graz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Explore Graz with a self-guided mobile riddle rally for about $26.37 per person. You will follow a route linking the Murinsel, Rathaus, Opera, Schlossberg, Uhrturm, and Jakominiplatz. Play in English, pause when needed, and use the clues to add stories and local trivia to your sightseeing.

“We did the scavenger hunt in a group and had a lot of fun! The route leads through beautiful corners of the city, the tasks are varied and you just get to know interesting information. Another great thing is that you can start and pause flexibly.Auto-translated”

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10.Salzburg Sound of Music Quest: Self-Guided Escape Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $7

Take a private, self-guided Salzburg quest on your phone, following a fictional Von Trapp escape story through Mirabell Garden, the Do-Re-Mi steps, Salzburg Cathedral, the Salzach River, and Petersfriedhof. You solve 10 themed puzzles at your own pace, with no guide or equipment, and can pause whenever you like.

“A bit disappointing, the free Salzburg self walking guide was better. Wouldn't recommend, didn't really enjoy.”

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11.Graz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13

Discover Graz on foot with an English-language app and a private, self-guided scavenger hunt. Use clues and a map to find sights such as Kunsthaus Graz, the Rathaus, and Glockenspielplatz, then answer questions and complete creative photo tasks. The route takes about 1 to 2 hours, but you can pause whenever you like.

“This is a great activity to do with the family during the vacations. It's fun, entertaining and educational and we can continue the tour at our own pace. Perfect for families with children!”

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12.Mozart’s Salzburg Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $7

Explore Salzburg as a would-be pianist searching for Mozart’s lost opera. This self-guided Questo game takes about 90 minutes from Makartplatz to Kapuzinerberg, with puzzles at nine city sights. Play offline, pause whenever you like, and use the route to get your bearings without a physical guide.

“What an amazing way of discovering a city, "you are lost" but at the same time "guided" and discovering as you walk. Really enjoyable”

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13.Riddle Tour: Explore the Hidden Gems of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 1 month · from $23

Use the CityRiddler app to solve clues across Vienna’s old center, from Annagasse to Freyung. This 1.5 to 2 hour walk visits Blutgasse, Hoher Markt, Cafe Central, Herrengasse, and more. You can pause anytime, listen in English or German, and explore at your own pace with a private group.

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14.The Vienna Augmented Reality Puzzle Rally

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $57

At Stephansplatz, you’ll receive an AR smartphone, map, puzzle sheet, and clue bag before setting out in a small team. Explore old Vienna, investigate a historical murder, see vanished buildings on screen, and follow Mozart’s trail. The rally ends where it began, with a treasure chest awaiting the teams that crack the code.

“super nette Tourbetreuerin, die meisten Rätsel sehr knifflig, sehr interressante Begleitung der Tour mit AR was ich so noch nicht gesehen habe (z.B. Animationen der Hofburg aus vergangenen Jahrhunderten für Lösung der Rätsel), für Einheimische und Touristen echt zu empfehlen da Geschichte Wins in Rätsel verpackt ist und”

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15.Mystery rally Vienna: The secrets of the old town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $41

You’ll explore Vienna’s first district in small teams with a map, puzzle book, and bag of clues. Follow stories tied to Stephansplatz, medieval lanes, legendary buildings, and Roman remains, then race to crack the final code and open the treasure chest. It suits team events, birthdays, and curious visitors who prefer solving to sightseeing passively.

“We used the "Viennese Christmas" puzzle rally for a team building event in December with local and international colleagues. Both local and international people had a lot of fun learning new things about Vienna and Christmas - in a fun Read more”

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