About this tour
A self-guided walking tour of central Melbourne where you navigate using your smartphone to solve location-based clues that unlock the next leg of the route. Over 2.5 hours, you'll move through the city solving puzzles at key landmarks — get an answer right and the app sends you forward. It's sightseeing with a brain puzzle built in, suited to anyone after a bit of mental exercise alongside local discovery.
Highlights
- Solve clues on your phone to unlock each next location
- Self-paced walking — start and finish when you choose
- Visit Melbourne's central landmarks via puzzle logic
- Hints and help options available if you get stuck
- Use your device to research answers during the trail
- Suitable for families with prams and service animals
What to expect
Download the Trixity app and start the trail whenever you're ready. You'll receive your first clue, then walk to the location it describes. Once there, solve the puzzle using what you see around you — you can look things up on your phone if needed. Answer correctly and the app sends you the next clue and destination. You'll move through central Melbourne this way, with the option to pause, take hints, or use help features if a clue stumps you. The full route takes roughly 2.5 hours at a steady pace, though you control the speed and can stop whenever you like.
You can attempt clues in any order and backtrack if needed. The route is designed to work solo or with a group — useful if you're exploring with family or friends who want to solve together.
What travellers say
- Combines sightseeing with puzzle-solving keeps mind engaged
- Set your own pace and timing throughout the trail
- Accessible to varied fitness levels and abilities
- Hint system prevents frustration without spoiling the challenge
- Requires smartphone battery and reliable internet connection
- Urban walking in variable Melbourne weather throughout
- Self-guided format offers no live guide interaction or stories
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone after a casual sightseeing walk with a cognitive angle — locals wanting to see their city differently, visitors who like problem-solving, or groups after an active outing. No specialist knowledge is needed. The terrain is urban footpaths, so it's walkable for most fitness levels, though the description notes it's not advised for people with serious heart conditions. Expect standard city walking — a few kilometres over 2.5 hours — and standard Melbourne weather exposure. Prams and strollers work fine, and service animals are welcome. The app does the navigation, so you'll need a charged smartphone with internet access. Public transport is nearby if you need a break or want to skip parts.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.