Family day out Istanbul: walk and solve

City games in Istanbul (4) ↓

For a family day out Istanbul, choose puzzles and photo tasks in Fatih or along the Bosphorus in Üsküdar. The two Secrets of Istanbul routes give parents and children a task to follow on one shared phone. Detective stories offer further choices if your family wants to investigate a case. Decide together on the theme and route, then allow around 1.5 to 2 hours for a self-guided outing at your own pace.

  • from €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start
  • 4.4 on Google (24 reviews)
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City games in Istanbul

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Group games: teams against each other

City Conquest – Race Through IstanbulCity ConquestRace Through IstanbulA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.

What players in other cities say

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    Wir (Mein Mann, unsere 9-jährige Tochter und ich) haben heute ganz spontan das Spiel "Moordmysterie Düsseldorf" gebucht und gespielt. Die Buchung verlief schnell und reibungslos. Es hat super viel Spaß gemacht! Die Story, die Rätsel, das Konzept, die Route, die Gestaltung der App... richtig gut!!! Das Spiel würde ich vor allem Familien mit Kindern empfehlen. Für Erwachsene waren die Rätsel (meiner Meinung nach) zu einfach. Aber trotzdem wegen der schönen Route durch Düsseldorf, der Story, den lustigen Anweisungen zwischendurch eine schöne Aktion, die man zusammen machen kann.

    Lingling Z.October 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!

    Martin M.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Game in Amsterdam was fun!

    Enzo L.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Had So much fun playing while exploring the city

    Philip C.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    I had a fantastic experience with CityGame! The concept is creative, engaging, and a great way to explore a city in a completely new way. The games are well-designed, combining puzzles, storytelling, and adventure so you’re constantly discovering something interesting around every corner. What I especially love is how CityGame turns a normal walk through the city into an interactive experience. It’s perfect for friends, families, or team outings, and it makes sightseeing much more exciting than the usual tours. Everything was easy to use, the challenges were fun and clever, and it really encouraged us to look closer at the city and its hidden details. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to explore!

    Jessica S.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    This is an interesting way to conduct a self-guided Amsterdam city tour. It used the GPS on your phone to guide you to stops on a route. There are mini quizzes once you arrive at the stops on the path. The quizzes draw your attention to features in front of you or to a brief history of the place. In many cases, we visited a spot that would not have been obvious as a regular passer by. The tour as a whole was interesting to us as newcomers, but I would have liked more information on many locations we visited - a few links outside of the app for each place would have been helpful. Beyond that, the interface was a bit clunky and sometimes awkward to navigate. We definitely don't regret trying this out and feel like we got our money's worth on the experience.

    JaibhijaiJune 2024 · via google
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Which puzzle route would your family enjoy?

Secrets of Istanbul offers puzzle and photo walks in both Fatih and Üsküdar, played in your phone’s browser without an app. In Fatih you see Old Custom House and Ancient Inscription Gate, followed by Historic Hidden Detail Building and Century-Old Facade. The Üsküdar route includes Üsküdar Ferry Terminal and Üsküdar Bosphorus Waterfront, followed by Chrysopolis Historical Site and Veli Paşa Konağı. For a family day out Istanbul, choose which setting you want to explore together. Read the tasks aloud and ask children what they notice before adding adult ideas. Photo tasks give your group another way to participate alongside working through puzzles during the walk.

Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Martin M.

What are the detective story options?

Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Istanbul offers a Fatih investigation from Hagia Sophia towards Grand Bazaar and another route from Sultanahmet Meydanı towards Süleymaniye. In Fatih you see Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, followed by Blue Mosque and Hippodrome of Constantinople. The other route passes Basilica Cistern and includes Galata Tower, Binbirdirek and Süleymaniye. Both use the free Loquiz app. Discuss the murder theme with your children before choosing a detective story. Read the information together and invite them to explain their theories before adults add interpretations. Your family determines its own walking pace and chooses its answers as a team.

What do you need to prepare together?

Each offered Istanbul game takes around 1.5 to 2 hours and costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. Start whenever you want, every day; the game is valid for 12 months. To organise a family day out Istanbul, choose the district and story with your children, then prepare the browser or free Loquiz app. Keep the playing time free and decide how everyone will hear the information. Parents can help with reading while children offer observations, making the decisions shared rather than leaving them all with the person holding your phone during the walk.

Can we choose a route in Üsküdar?

Secrets of Istanbul offers a puzzle and photo walk in Üsküdar along the Bosphorus. It runs in your phone’s browser without an app.

Is there also a puzzle route in Fatih?

The Fatih version of Secrets of Istanbul explores past Old Custom House with puzzles and photo tasks. Your family follows it independently at its own pace.

Does each child need a phone?

Your team shares one phone, with at most 4 players per team. Read the information together so children and adults can all contribute.

How long should we allow for our game?

Allow around 1.5 to 2 hours and start whenever you want, every day. Your chosen game remains valid for 12 months.

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