Dortmund Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
The Best Way to Discover Dortmund: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at the Konzerthaus Dortmund or a stroll through Platz von Hiroshima and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.
The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:
Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.
Learn the history/legends of each site.
Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.
What you will visit: U-Tower, Football Museum, Museum of Art and Cultural History, Konzerthaus, St. Reinold’s Church, St. Johannes Baptist, Platz von Hiroshima, Altes Stadthaus, Museum “Hawk’s Tower”, and City Garden.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat.
What To Expect
A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at the iconic Dortmund U-Tower for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere. Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 3.1km walk (~42 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the German Football Museum or the historic St. Reinold’s Church to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~3 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks. Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break to enjoy a local brew at Alter Markt or a snack in the Dortmund City Garden and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year. Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history via text at sites like the Museum of Art and Cultural History and the Altes Stadthaus. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 6 languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES. Note: Outdoor-only; internet required.
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Dortmund Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
Max 15 people per booking in Dortmund. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exciting game for the whole family
marcosM8415TE,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A nice idea to get to know the city. Even our son had fun finding the places he was looking for and solving the puzzles.
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