Questo is a mobile app that turns city walks into self‑guided, story‑driven quests. Users purchase a themed adventure, follow GPS‑based routes between real landmarks, and solve puzzles at each stop, creating an outdoor escape‑room experience that can be paused and resumed at any pace. The platform offers over 3,000 quests across 1,000+ cities with a one‑time purchase model and no subscription required.
Funding
$1.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
EGFounders
Product
Problem
Travelers and locals often struggle to find engaging, flexible city experiences that go beyond traditional guided tours or static audio guides, leading to missed hidden stories and limited interaction with the environment.
Solution
Questo offers a mobile app that turns ordinary city walks into interactive story-driven quests. Users select a city and a themed adventure—such as romance, mystery, or family-friendly—and the app provides GPS‑guided navigation between real landmarks. At each stop, players solve puzzles or uncover narrative beats, creating an outdoor escape‑room experience that can be paused, resumed, and completed at any pace. Quests are available offline after purchase, require no guide or group, and range from 1.5 to 3 hours, making them suitable for spontaneous outings, vacations, or date ideas. The platform also supports a creator community, enabling local experts to publish new quests, continuously expanding the catalog across more than 1,000 cities.
Target Audience
Primary users are independent travelers, couples, families, and small groups who want a flexible, immersive way to explore cities without a guide or fixed schedule.
Features
- GPS‑based, self‑guided routes that work offline once a quest is unlocked
- Interactive puzzles and narrative elements integrated at each landmark
- Thematic quests (romance, true crime, family, ghost hunts, etc.) with over 3,000 titles
- One‑time purchase per quest (starting at €7.99) with no subscription lock‑in
- Ability to start, pause, and resume at any time, allowing flexible pacing
- Community‑driven content creation from 30,000+ local creators, ensuring authentic local stories
- Compatibility with iOS and Android devices, supporting both solo and group play