Secrets of
Athens

Self-Guided Secrets of Athens Exploration Game

Claim the Secrets of Athens! Race from sun-splashed ruins to graffiti-laced alleys and lively squares, piecing together clues to help Theseus recover the lost clew that once led him from the labyrinth and must now save him again.

About Secrets of Athens

The City Game Athens is a self-guided, GPS-based city game that takes place in the historic center of Athens. Using your smartphone, you’ll explore the city while solving puzzles, riddles and engaging photo challenges that lead you through ancient streets and iconic landmarks. Along the way, the exploration game reveals fascinating insights into Athens’ history, culture and hidden details that even locals may not know. Designed for flexibility and fun, this self-guided city game is ideal for solo adventurers, couples, families and groups of friends. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or rediscovering your own city, the City Game Athens offers a unique way to experience the heart of the capital.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Athens, Syntagma Square

Start, pause & continue whenever you want

Play on your smartphone, no downloads needed

1-4 people per smartphone

What you’ll experience during the game

As you explore Athens through this City Game, you’ll follow an immersive storyline that unfolds as you move between landmarks, hidden corners and surprising discoveries. The route combines iconic locations such as the Acropolis and Syntagma Square with lesser-known gems like the Stoa Emporon and the church connected to Agia Filothei. Along the way, you’ll experience quiet historic passages, lively plazas and green escapes like the tranquil garden founded by Queen Amalia. Each stop reveals a different layer of Athens’ character—from ancient foundations to contemporary cultural sites.

During the game, you’ll solve a variety of challenges including puzzles, riddles, location-based questions and photo tasks that bring the surroundings to life. Completing these challenges helps you earn points, unlock hints and move closer to solving the final mystery at the heart of the experience. The City Game can be paused and resumed whenever you like, allowing you to explore Athens at your own pace. For those who enjoy a competitive edge, the leaderboard lets individuals or teams see how they rank among other players.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Athens in a playful and meaningful way. It’s ideal for:

  • Solo explorers looking for a flexible adventure
  • Couples who want to experience the city in a fun and surprising way
  • Families with curious kids who enjoy puzzles and challenges
  • Friends wanting a lighthearted activity full of laughter
  • Groups and teams searching for a unique, self-guided teambuilding experience

Whether you’re a local seeing Athens with fresh eyes or a visitor exploring the city for the first time, this GPS-based game offers a memorable way to connect, play and explore together.

What’s included?

Included

  • Self-guided Exploration Game
    Play independently on your own smartphone.
  • Game link & instructions
    Simple steps to start the activity.
  • GPS-based route with puzzles & challenges
    Riddles, questions and photo tasks.
  • Fun facts & stories about Athens
    Learn about iconic and hidden spots.

Excluded

  • Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
    You only need one phone per team.
  • In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
    Everything is fully self-guided inside the game.

Good to know

  • Flexible start, pause & continue
  • 1-year access from purchase date
  • 1–4 people per smartphone
  • Difficulty: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended age: 8+
  • Internet & GPS required
  • Available languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!
  • Start location: Athens, Syntagma Square

How to play

After booking, you will receive an email with a direct play link. Simply head to the start location at Syntagma Square and begin your adventure whenever you are ready. The game runs on your smartphone, so you can pause it whenever you like and continue later at your own convenience.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Athens experience now

A 2-hour self-guided City Explore Game through Athens: explore highlights, solve puzzles and play at your own pace.

  • 1.5 – 2 hours
  • 3 – 4 km
  • Athens, Syntagma Square
  • Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!

Per group

€ 25,95

  • Cancel anytime for full refund
  • Instant confirmation
  • Accessible for 1 year from the purchase date
  • Payments are secure & encrypted
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The story of Secrets of Athens

The myths were only the beginning. Theseus, hero of Athens and slayer of the Minotaur, has returned to his city, only to find himself caught in a new kind of labyrinth. One made of memory, mystery, and time. His magical clew, gifted by Ariadne to escape the original maze, is missing. And without it, even a hero cannot find the way out.

Your journey leads through sunlit ruins, shadowed alleys, and echoes of gods long gone. Solve ancient puzzles, trace forgotten paths, and help Theseus recover the clew before the threads of fate unravel completely. What begins as a search becomes a legend, and the city’s future may depend on you.

Not just a game. A city. A secret. A story only you can finish.

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Your start location

After booking, you’ll receive an email with your play link and simple start instructions. On the day you want to play, just head to the start location at Athens, Syntagma Square, open the link on your smartphone and begin the game. From there, you simply follow the GPS route, complete the challenges and explore at your own pace.

Athens, Syntagma Square

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

Start whenever you want

Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

Follow the GPS route

Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

Solve puzzles and riddles

Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

Complete creative photo challenges

Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

Discover local stories and fun facts

Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

Earn points at every location

Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

Unlock badges and achievements

Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

Play at your own pace

Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

  • Start whenever you want

    Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

  • Follow the GPS route

    Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

  • Solve puzzles and examine evidence

    Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

  • Complete creative photo challenges

    Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

  • Discover local stories and fun facts

    Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

  • Earn points at every location

    Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

  • Unlock badges and achievements

    Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

  • Play at your own pace

    Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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Secrets of Athens takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can explore Athens at your own pace and pause the game whenever you like.

Most teams complete the game within this time frame, but you’re free to take longer if you want to stop for a drink, explore a location more deeply, or enjoy the city along the way!

The game starts at Athens, Syntagma Square. After booking, the start location is clearly communicated in the instruction email and becomes visible in the game.

The entire game takes place outdoors. You don’t need to enter any buildings or visit locations with opening hours. Simply arrive at the start location, open the game on your smartphone, and you can begin exploring right away!

There is no limit to the total number of players for Secrets of Haarlem!

The game is played in teams of 1 to 4 people per smartphone.
If you’re playing with more than 4 people, simply book multiple teams, so everyone can play at the same time using their own devices and use the same play link.

For larger groups or corporate events, a fully hosted version of this City Game is also available, including on-site guidance, tablets and live support.

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No, you don’t need to reserve a time slot for Secrets of Athens! After purchase, you can start the game anytime you want, on any day, within the 1-year access period.

This flexibility makes Secrets of Athens ideal if you’re visiting the city without a fixed schedule, want to check the weather first, or prefer to start spontaneously once you arrive in the city!

Yes, Secrets of Athens is suitable for families with children aged 8 and up!

The game is designed as a shared experience, where puzzles, riddles and challenges can be solved together, making it accessible for both kids and adults.

Younger players can actively join by spotting details, answering questions and completing photo challenges, while adults guide the team through the more challenging parts. This makes Secrets of Athens a fun and engaging activity for mixed-age groups exploring the city together.

Secrets of Athens is available in 30+ languages, allowing players from all over the world to enjoy the game in their own language while exploring the city.

The game supports many widely spoken languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch, among others.

This makes Secrets of Athens an accessible and enjoyable experience for international visitors, expats and mixed-language groups.

All available languages:

  • Arabic
  • Bulgarian
  • Chinese
  • Chinese (Hong Kong)
  • Croatian
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hungarian
  • Icelandic
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Lithuanian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Portuguese (Brazil)
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Spanish (Latin America)
  • Swedish
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Vietnamese

(Language availability may vary slightly per update)

To play Secrets of Athens, you only need a charged smartphone with internet access and GPS enabled. The game is fully digital, self-guided and played outdoors while exploring Athens.

We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, as you’ll stroll through streets and squares, and bringing a fully charged phone or power bank so you can enjoy the entire experience without interruptions.

Other than that, just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure and discover Athens at your own pace!

Your favourite City Games, professionally hosted by our team

Enjoy the same City Games as our self-guided version, but with full on-site support from our professional hosts. We take care of the briefing, tablets, coordination and technical support, so your group can focus entirely on the fun and competition.

What’s included:

  • Same City Game, fully hosted
    You play the exact same experience as our self-guided version, now with our hosts guiding your group.
  • Live ranking & prize ceremony
    For larger groups, our hosts reveal the final scores and announce the winning team with a fun award moment.
  • Hosted start & finish
    We welcome your group, explain the game clearly and end with an exciting wrap-up.
  • Real-time support during the game
    Our team assists with devices, app issues and coordination throughout the experience.
  • Tablets included (optional)
    Available for groups who prefer using our devices instead of their own.

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