Overview
A spooky, self-guided walking tour game through Visby.
You have made new friends online. They have found an old journal and are trying to solve the mysterious disappearance of its owner. The old notes contain descriptions of a headless horseman haunting Visby. Maybe the journal also offers the clues needed to find out what happened?
You are invited to join an investigation, but one of your new friends never shows up at your agreed meeting spot.
Follow clues through the Visby city center. Participate in the story in each location through gamification. Examine items and crack codes while you explore the Visby's historical surroundings.
This audio walking tour game is self-guided via a GPS-based app downloaded to your phone. When you buy the tour you'll receive an email with instructions on how to download the app which serves as your guide and narrator. Listen to the story while you walk, and solve puzzles in each location.
You can start, pause and end the tour when you want.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
This tour belongs to you after purchase, you can use it any time you want.
Mobile App
A smartphone and headphones
A live guide
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Since this is a self-guided walking tour, there will be no guide to meet you. Instead, you go to the starting point, open the mobile app on your phone and start the tour. The starting point of this tour is located outside the entrance of the St. Nicolai ruin at Mehlers plats in Visby, Sweden.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
IMPORTANT - Check your email, including your spam folder. StoryTourist has sent you an email with instructions on how to redeem your ticket(s), and how to download and login to the StoryTourist app. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at info@storytourist.com or call us at +46720427346
For the tour: Bring a fully charged phone, with the StoryTourist app and the tour already downloaded, to the tour starting point. Make sure to download the app and tour while connected to Wi-Fi . For the best possible listening experience, bring headphones, and if your smartphone has reduced battery capacity, consider bringing a power bank.
What to expect
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Visby
1 hour
You'll walk through Visby's medieval city center, which is on UNESCO's world heritage list. There are plenty of church ruins and other buildings in the city center which dates back to the 1200-1300's.
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St. Karin Cathedral Ruins
5 min
Make a stop outside one of the most preserved church ruins in Visby. It was originally built by franciscan monks in the early 1200's, but have been expanded throughout the years. It was never completely finished.
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5 min
Make a stop outside the Visby cathedral. It was built as the church of the German traders in the city during the 13th century. The first church was probably a wooden church, which was later replaced by a stone building.
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10 min
Walk through Visby's botanical gardens, which was established in the 1800's by a group of friends that called themselves "The bathing friends".
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Stockholm).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Self Guided Walking Game Tour of Headless Horseman in Visby
Can I cancel Self Guided Walking Game Tour of Headless Horseman in Visby for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
What's included?
- This tour belongs to you after purchase, you can use it any time you want.
- Mobile App
What's not included?
- A smartphone and headphones
- A live guide
Which places does it visit?
It visits Visby, St. Karin Cathedral Ruins.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Swedish, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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