KRAKÓW LEGENDS — Magic in the real world

Discover the secrets of the Royal Route. A city game with history and AR.

Master Twardowski calls upon you. Ancient legends come alive, and the line between magic and reality blurs. Do you have the courage to look dragons and kings in the eye?

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Difficulty level

🟠🟠🟠🟠⚪ (7/10) – A pleasant challenge

Mission time

120 min (or shortened 90 min)

Distance

approx. 3 km (The Royal Route)

Location

Old Town & Wawel

Game type

Historical fantasy

A scenario that becomes reality

Kraków isn’t just tenement houses; it is a city woven from stories. Suddenly, statues begin to whisper, and in the shadows of the Cloth Hall, you glimpse shapes that shouldn’t be there. An ancient power awakens, and you land right in the middle of events where history blends with the magic of Augmented Reality (AR).

Your guide on this extraordinary journey is none other than Master Twardowski himself. This famous sorcerer returns from the beyond to test your wits. This is no ordinary tour – it is an interactive history lesson where YOU are the main characters, and the stakes are discovering the secret hidden in the heart of Wawel Castle.

Traversing the Royal Route, you will meet the ghosts of kings, artists, and mythical creatures. Twardowski will guide you, but you must solve the puzzles yourselves. Can you combine historical facts with magical clues to gain ancient knowledge? Adventure awaits.

Your operational goals

Follow the footsteps of Master Twardowski.

Bring forgotten legends to life using technology.

Reach Wawel and discover the final secret.

You have only 2 hours. Magic won’t last forever.

Why “Kraków Legends”?

Feel history on your own skin.

AR Technology

See the invisible. Point the iPad at the Main Market Square and watch virtual characters and objects overlay the real world, bringing dry historical facts to life.

Authentic Backdrop

Your game board is the UNESCO-listed Old Town. You will visit Matejko Square, St. Florian’s Gate, and the picturesque Vistula Boulevards, discovering details that tourists usually miss.

Live Gamification

Track other teams’ results in real-time. Healthy competition motivates you to connect facts faster and adds spice to sightseeing historic monuments.

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Equipment

Pro treasure hunter gear

A combination of modern technology and atmospheric props.

Command Center (iPad)

Each team receives an iPad in a rugged case. It is your magic mirror: it navigates via GPS along the Royal Route, allows you to see ghosts in AR, and counts points for every solved puzzle.

Legend Seeker’s Kit

An atmospheric casket or bag where you will find stylized artifacts, maps, and physical props. Without them, digital magic won’t work – you must use your hands and your head!

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TOURISM 2.0

Discover secrets of Kraków that guidebooks remain silent about

The game’s plot is fantasy, but the history is 100% real. During the mission, you will learn over 30 facts and anecdotes about old Kraków.

Can you eliminate an opponent with a simple coat button?

What scandal did the city managers prevent by leaving St. Florian’s Gate standing?

What treasure hides in the Krzysztofory Palace?

Was it possible to study magic at the Jagiellonian University?

Which book kept in the Jagiellonian Library has a devil’s paw print impressed on it?

Where in the Old Town was a 3.5-ton treasure found, and what did it hide?

Photo gallery

See Adventure Seekers in action

Action Plan

Seeker’s Action Plan

Briefing (Start)

We meet at Matejko Square (2h version) or Mariacki Place (1.5h version). Our Game Masters divide you into teams and hand out iPads and Seeker’s Kits.

Field Action

The app leads you along the Royal Route all the way to Wawel. You must combine the Old Town’s architecture with AR tasks. Every monument might have something to tell you.

Cooperation and Competition

Here, the observational skills of the whole group count. Thanks to the app, you see other teams’ scores live. The walk turns into a passionate race against history.

Strategy: Time or Points?

The game system requires calculation. The harder the puzzle, the more points, but every mistake lowers your score. Stuck? You can “buy” a hint for points. You must decide: risk time to think or sacrifice the score to run further?

Grand Finale

All teams meet at the finish line – on the picturesque Vistula Boulevards. It’s time to relax by the Vistula River, announce the results, and hand out awards in categories such as “Fastest at the Finish” or “Masters of Knowledge”.

Packages

Choose your mission variant

Flexible solutions for small groups and large events.

Standard Package

999 PLN net

Perfect for small teams.
Up to 10 people

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Bestseller

Comfort Package

from 1999 PLN net

Bestseller for companies and school trips.
From 11 – 60 people

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Maxi Package

from 2999 PLN net

A game featuring live actors who play story characters along the route.
From 11 – 60 people

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Need a game for a group of 100+ people? We will divide you into several parallel missions!

Reviews

What do participants say about our missions?

25,000+ satisfied participants

“The online team building event was a real success; everyone had a great time. The puzzles were fantastic – ranging from simple to challenging, very interesting and engaging.”
Monika Tomczyk
AXA
“The augmented reality city games offered by EscapeCity are truly one of a kind. Teamwork, great fun, and a walk around Kraków. Highly recommended!”
Anna Drabik
Game participant
“The students were very happy and enjoyed it immensely. They even said they want more! It blew their minds in the best possible way. I will be recommending this to other teachers.”
Izabela Wesołowska
Teacher
“A big thank you on behalf of the entire team, the event was a complete success! It was our first time trying this type of team building; the whole team had a blast, and the feedback was very positive.”
Jakub Ostrowski
Mondelez Polska Sp. z o.o.

FAQ

“Kraków Legends” is for people looking for unusual forms of sightseeing, seekers of knowledge, and entertainment with a touch of magic. It is a pleasant and extremely attractive way to get to know one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is a city game for those who want to test their logical thinking skills, group cooperation, and simply spend good time together.

Yes, the “Kraków Legends” city game is available for international groups. The organizers offer the possibility of conducting the game in English, allowing participants from different countries to take part. Thanks to this, both local residents and tourists can enjoy this interactive adventure in Kraków.

You do not need specialized equipment to participate in the “Kraków Legends” game. All necessary materials, props, and equipment will be provided by the organizer.

It is best to write to our Ela at email ela@escapecity.pl or hello@escapecity.pl, providing details such as:

preferred day and start time of the 90-minute or 120-minute Old Town Kraków city game
number of people
game in Polish or English?
other important topics to make the event an unforgettable experience for your team.

If additional questions arise, call Ela at +48 789 315 401.

You meet our Game Masters at the starting point at Matejko Square (Plac Matejki) or Mariacki Place (Plac Mariacki) – depending on the selected game version – preferably 10 minutes before the time. Our Game Masters welcome participants, make a random division into groups (unless you prefer otherwise – see “Team Division” info). Then they hand you the necessary equipment: iPads and the Legend Seeker’s Kit, and explain the rules of the fun. Then you set off on a route full of challenges.

During the 120 minutes (or 90 minutes) of gameplay, you will cover a route of approx. 3 km around the atmospheric Old Town. This is enough time to enjoy the game, walk around the magical Old Town, and have a chance to win.

To enjoy the game, monuments, and a walk in good company around the Old Town, we recommend clothing appropriate to the weather – certainly comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and… a smile 😊

To use a hint during the Kraków city game, just click on the question mark icon that appears on the iPad screen throughout the game.

Up to 120 people can play our adventure-historical game simultaneously. Do you have a larger group? No problem – we will propose splitting a larger team, e.g., 200 people, into several of our engaging city games. This makes playing the city game more comfortable for such a large group, increases the immersion of participants, and gives you even more to talk about after the game.

To use a hint during the Kraków city game, just click on the question mark icon that appears on the iPad screen throughout the game.

Our modern system will not let you get lost 😊 The application will guide you step by step through each puzzle, and the interactive map will indicate exactly where you are.

After solving the last puzzle, the application leads you to the assembly point where our Game Master awaits you. This is also the moment when you return the equipment and the Legend Seeker’s Kit, prizes are awarded, and… a moment of relaxation follows in a charming spot by the Vistula River 😊

Regardless of the weather, our city game around the Old Town in Kraków is ready for action – all materials and devices are weather-resistant (e.g., rain).

If, despite our readiness and our equipment, you do not want to go out into the field in typical winter weather (blizzard, heavy rain), you can choose the bad weather guarantee.

Just report your desire to use the bad weather guarantee, i.e., plan “B”, 24 hours before the planned game.

Plan “B” is:

A special, 1.5-hour version of the adventure city game with AR “Enigma Expert: Operation London” for indoor play.
Equipment: same as in the standard city game formula, i.e., iPads and appropriate props.
Place: Kraków, conference room on the Client’s side (in a hotel, in an office).
We determine the number of participants and teams with the client, i.e., with you.

Just report this to our reliable Ela via email: ela@escapecity.pl

Master Twardowski awaits your team.

Take your team on a walk they will remember for years. The history of Kraków has never been so exciting.

Call: +48 789 315 401 Write: hello@escapecity.pl