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Lilliana Jonas and the Curse of the Utrecht Basilisk

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Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Utrecht App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

Step into medieval Utrecht and experience it as if you are walking through it yourself. Together with adventurer Lilliana Jonas, you follow a trail through the city, along wharf cellars, city castles and hidden places you would normally pass by. 

What remains unseen to others becomes visible to you. Old stories come to life… and deep beneath the city something lurks that you would rather not encounter: a basilisk. 

Experience the adventure and discover the Utrecht that remains hidden to most.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Families with older children who love an adventure story, and anyone curious about Utrecht's medieval past, can follow adventurer Lilliana Jonas past wharf cellars, city castles and Domplein, solving puzzles on the trail of a basilisk. It is free to play, about 2 km and takes around an hour and a half. If someone in your group struggles with uneven ground and changes in level, or you would rather ask a live guide questions, choose something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • See the famous wharf cellars along the Oudegracht

  • View and discover medieval city castles

  • Explore narrow streets and places you would normally pass by

  • Discover traces of old trades and daily life from the past

  • Visit places where myths and legends arose, such as the story of the basilisk

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.00 / 5

4 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Utrecht

A · Start

34MF+J5J, Utrecht, Netherlands

B · Finish

34V8+4RG, Utrecht, Netherlands

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by Francesca.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Francesca

Good to know before you play

  • Hidden History
  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Varied terrain/elevation, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
  • Family friendly

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

What is the Basilisk of Utrecht quest about?
It is an adventure story set in medieval Utrecht. With adventurer Lilliana Jonas you follow a trail along wharf cellars, city castles and places you would normally walk past, while old stories come to life and a basilisk is said to lurk deep beneath the city. You solve puzzles in the real streets.
Is there a free scavenger hunt in Utrecht?
Yes, this quest is free to play. It runs on your phone, which leads you from place to place, tells the story of each spot and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. You can start any time, with no group to join and no guide.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Fullers and finishes at Drakenburg, so it does not return to the start. On the way you pass stops such as Gesloten Steen, De kleine Vleeschhal, the Great Medieval Barn, the Wharf Cellars, Loenersloot, Domplein and a hidden city castle.
Is it a good activity with kids?
It is tagged family friendly and suits older children who enjoy an adventure story and real-world puzzles. Keep in mind it takes around an hour and a half over about 2 km, and the terrain varies in level, which can be tiring for younger children.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take around 1.5 hours, walking and puzzles included, to cover about 2 km. There is no time slot to book, so you start whenever you like, and you can pause along the way and continue later.

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