Tokaj — The Tsar's Cellars Secret
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📍 Historic center of Tokaj·🕐 5h – 8h·📍 ~40-60 km en voiture
🚗+🚶Car & walking tour — single day
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Tokaj — The Tsar's Cellars Secret

Uncover the hidden network of Tokaj cellars where Russian Tsars hid their most precious wines. Decode merchant codes and expose the conspiracy that vanished a royal shipment in 1812.

📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes

Difficulty
·From age 12 years
Starting point :Kossuth Lajos Square, in front of the Reformed Church

In the misty foothills of the Zemplén Mountains, Tokaj's ancient wine cellars have guarded secrets for centuries

8
sites to explore
~40-60 km en voiture
car + walking
5h – 8h
within the day
🚗+🚶
car recommended

Tokaj — The Tsar's Cellars Secret

🎭Your Mission

You are a secret emissary of Peter the Great, dispatched in 1703 to the city of Tokaj, Hungary.

Your urgent mission is to secure the vital wine route and

Delve into the royal intrigues and hidden treasures of Tokaj, where the Rákóczi Princes and Russian Tsars sealed the fate of golden wine.

The story that haunts this land

Votre périple commence sur la Kossuth Lajos tér, la place centrale de Tokaj, nommée en l'honneur du leader révolutionnaire Lajos Kossuth (1802-1894). C'est ici, au cœur du quartier historique, que les marchés vinicoles locaux se tiennent depuis le XVIIe siècle. Entourée de bâtiments baroques, cette place est le point de départ idéal pour comprendre l'importance de Tokaj. À moins de 100 mètres, l'église réformée, construite en 1795, se dresse avec sa tour-clocher de 45 mètres, un repère visible de loin. Les calvinistes de Tokaj ont fait de ce lieu de culte un symbole de leur communauté depuis la Contre-Réforme, et son intérieur abrite une chaire en bois sculpté du XVIIIe siècle, témoin des siècles de foi et d'histoire de la grande-plaine-du-nord.

Poursuivant votre enquête, vous vous dirigez vers la Rákóczi Pince, à 400 mètres de la place Kossuth. Cette cave historique des Princes Rákóczi, creusée en 1650, est la plus ancienne de Tokaj, s'étendant sur 120 mètres. C'est ici que Ferenc II Rákóczi (1676-1735) stockait le précieux vin destiné à l'exportation vers la cour tsariste, une connexion directe avec votre mission. Classée monument historique hongrois, elle incarne les liens profonds entre la Hongrie et la Russie impériale. À moins de 300 mètres de la place, le Tokaji Múzeum, fondé en 1991 dans un bâtiment du XIXe siècle, dévoile les collections sur l'histoire du vin de Tokaj et les Princes Rákóczi, avec des artefacts du XVIIe siècle et des expositions sur le commerce vers les cours royales russes au XVIIIe siècle, sur 500 m².

Le Tokaji Kulturális és Konferencia Központ, ouvert en 2013 dans un bâtiment rénové du XIXe siècle à 200 mètres de la place Kossuth, est une étape clé. Ce centre culturel, avec sa salle de 300 places, héberge des expositions sur l'héritage tsariste du tokaji, confirmant l'influence russe sur la région. En traversant le Tisza-híd, le pont sur la Tisza construit en 1931 et long de 512 mètres, vous admirez les collines de caves de Tokaj. Ce pont routier en acier, remplacé après les destructions de 1944 pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, offre une vue imprenable et est un élément clé du paysage urbain traversé sur 1,5 km, reliant les rives et témoignant de la résilience de la ville du vin de Tokaj.

Votre parcours vous mène ensuite aux vestiges du Tokaji vár, le château de Tokaj, à 800 mètres à l'est de la place. Construit en 1350 par Louis I d'Anjou, cette fortification médiévale domine la confluence Tisza-Bodrog. Remanié au XVIe siècle, ce site fut le théâtre de batailles cruciales lors de la guerre d'indépendance de Rákóczi (1703-1711), soulignant l'importance stratégique de Tokaj. Les vestiges incluant tours et remparts sur 2 hectares offrent un aperçu saisissant de l'histoire militaire de la région viticole historique de Tokaj. Ce lieu, inscrit au patrimoine de la grande-plaine-du-nord, est un rappel puissant des luttes pour le contrôle du territoire et de ses richesses, notamment le vin.

En achevant votre mission, vous avez parcouru les sites qui ont façonné l'histoire du vin de Tokaj et les destins des grandes figures comme Ferenc II Rákóczi et Pierre le Grand. De la Kossuth Lajos tér, point de rassemblement historique, aux ruines du Tokaji vár, en passant par les profondeurs de la Rákóczi Pince et les collections du Tokaji Múzeum, chaque étape a révélé un pan de ce patrimoine UNESCO World Heritage. Votre exploration de Tokaj en famille ou en solo, ce circuit thématique de la grande-plaine-du-nord, vous laisse non seulement avec les secrets du Tsar, mais aussi une compréhension approfondie de la ville du vin de Tokaj, de son rôle en tant que monument historique hongrois et de son lien indéfectible avec l'histoire européenne. Cette visite interactive est un véritable jeu de piste GPS en réalité augmentée, une découverte immersive du patrimoine de Tokaj.

1703
Peter the Great discovers Tokaj
1737
World's first wine classification
1772
Catherine II establishes Cossack garrison
Far more than an escape game

A game, a guided tour and a heritage guide — all in one

You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding as you go.

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Hidden historical gems

At each stop, places ordinary guides miss — secret façades, sculpted crests, alleys steeped in history.

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Anecdotes & legends

Every riddle is rooted in a real historical fact or local legend. You leave with dozens of stories to tell.

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Architecture & heritage

Learn to read buildings — flamboyant Gothic, Baroque, Art Deco — like a real art historian, while having fun.

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Immersive wandering

Walk through the city like a novel's character — every alley becomes a stage, every square a theatre.

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Immersive audio narration

A voice walks with you at every step, tells the story of each place, reads clues, adds a cinematic feel.

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Yours forever

Keep access to the guide & game for 1 year. Come back any time, share it with friends.

« You will not leave this city the way you entered it. »

How does it work?

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Outdoor escape game

Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.

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On your smartphone

No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.

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Unlimited players

One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.

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Augmented reality

Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.

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AI that helps you

Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.

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32 languages

French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.

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Want to go deeper?

Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person

Tasting at the Great Synagogue Cellaroptional
Variable. Explore a historic cellar with a guided tasting of the famous Tokaj wines, including the globally recognized Aszú.
Optionnel
/pers.
Tokaj Museumoptional
€10. Delve into the region's viticultural history through interactive exhibits and unique artifacts at the Tokaji Múzeum.
Optionnel
/pers.
Tisza and Bodrog River Cruiseoptional
€20-30. Enjoy a unique perspective of the Tokaj wine region landscape, cruising on the two rivers that meet at Tokaj.
Optionnel
/pers.
Visit to the House of Tokaj Winesoptional
Free (tasting extra). Discover a representative selection of Tokaj's finest wine producers and their products.
Optionnel
/pers.
Budget if you do them all / pers.~0

The Route

8 sites to explore by car within the day

The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues

📱Search clues with your cameraRA

At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.

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The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.

8
original puzzles
24
min of narration
🪙 24
TripCoins granted
16
GPS waypoints

How does it work with a group?

One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).

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1 phone

Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.

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2-3 phones

Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.

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4 to 10 phones

Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.

  • All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
  • Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
  • More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info

Starting point
Kossuth Lajos Square, in front of the Reformed Church
Directions on Google Maps
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Duration
2h – 2h30
Single-day
🚗
Transport
Car + walking
Car recommended
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Distance
~2.5 km drive
+ ~2 km on foot
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Players
Unlimited
From age 12
🌐
Languages
17 languages
Built-in translation

Why this route?

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King of wines

Explore the history of Tokaj Aszú, the world's first classified dessert wine

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Royal trafficking

Discover the secret network that supplied the Russian tsars

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Underground cellars

Explore historic cellars carved into volcanic tuff

Uncover the secrets of royal trade

Between vineyards and diplomatic intrigues

★ Innovation 2026

9 features nobody else has

OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.

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AR treasure chest

A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.

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AR narrator character

Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.

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Magic golden letters

At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.

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Written + audio narration

Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.

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360° radar + vibration

A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.

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Heritage storytelling

Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.

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Progressive AI hints

3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.

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AR selfie memento

At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.

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Zero app to install

PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.

Frequently asked questions

Q01Do I need to download an app?

No, never. You get a link, you click, it plays in your browser. That's the point of a PWA: same as an app, without the hassle.

Q02Does it work offline?

GPS yes (handled by your phone). Maps yes (tiles cached). AI and hints need an intermittent 4G connection.

Q03How long does a game take?

1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. The timer runs but only for the leaderboard — you play at your own tempo.

Q04What happens if I'm stuck?

You get 3 levels of hints per puzzle (increasing penalty). If truly stuck, you can skip the step (45-min penalty but you keep going).

Q05What's the age range?

From 12 without an adult, from 6 with an adult reading puzzles. Works for families, couples, friend groups, companies.

Q06What if my city isn't in the catalogue?

Pre-register or contact us — we'll email you as soon as your city is live.

Q07What is augmented reality exactly?

Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language. At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's your answer. After each puzzle solved, a treasure chest floats in front of you. Seeing is believing.

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Delve into the royal intrigues and hidden treasures of Tokaj, where the Rákóczi Princes and Russian Tsars sealed the fate of golden wine.

14,90€
1 phone
28,60€
2 phones
41€
3 phones
52,20€
4 phones
62,10€
5 phones
69,50€
6 phones
77€
7 phones
84,40€
8 phones
91,90€
9 phones
99,30€
10 phones

1 purchase = 1 phone. Play several on the same device.

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