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Experience the Kloten Foxtrail "Picasso" in Old Town, Zurich
Join a thrilling, family-friendly experience in Old Town, Zurich, where you and a clever fox race to recover Pablo Picasso’s famed painting "Dove with Peas," stolen in a spectacular 2010 art heist; you’ll use art knowledge, navigation and aviation skills to outwit two shady characters staking out an air freight drop, while the aeronautical radio from Zurich Airport and the local radar system play key roles in guiding your team - a perfect mix of Art & Culture, Adventure & Thrill and Workshops & Learning designed to connect your stay in Zurich with an engaging, storyline-driven activity that’s ideal for groups, families and anyone booking Events through Varoom.
About this activity in Old Town
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Join a thrilling interactive chase through Old Town, Zurich to recover Picasso’s stolen “Dove with Peas” alongside a clever fox character.
- Solve creative puzzles that test your knowledge of art, navigation and aviation while following a suspenseful storyline about a planned air freight pickup.
- Use aeronautical radio clues and radar-style challenges inspired by Zurich Airport systems for a uniquely themed, hands-on experience.
- Perfect for families, groups and curious explorers who enjoy a mix of culture, adventure and immersive problem-solving in the city.
Important Information
- You’ll tackle tasks that involve art interpretation, map reading and aviation-themed logic-bring your sense of curiosity and teamwork.
- The experience weaves through pedestrian-friendly streets in the area, so wear comfortable shoes and expect light walking.
- Public transport options are convenient for reaching the meeting area; check your booking for recommended tram and bus stops.
- Suitable for mixed-age groups and those seeking an active, family-friendly activity that blends sightseeing with a story-driven game.
Meeting Point
Meet at the designated Varoom meeting point in Old Town, Zurich - see your booking confirmation for the exact address and starting time.
Includes
- All fees and taxes are included so you see the full price for your Old Town, Zurich booking up front.
- Your foxtrail tickets are included, giving you access to the interactive city trail in the heart of the area.
- Starting documents are provided at booking to get you ready for your experience in the destination.
Excludes
- Mobile access is not included; please note that mobile delivery or mobile-specific content is excluded.
Other
- Service animals are allowed, making the experience more accessible for travelers who rely on them in the city.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the meeting point easily using the region’s transit network.
- You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the activity in this setting.
Customer Reviews
9/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Cool trail, great for kids to puzzle. Perfect for travelling by public transport. Interesting and beautiful places visited. Was nice - despite rainy weather.
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Summary:
Big fan of Fox Trails! I have done 4-5 to now in Zürich, Bern, and Lucerne and it‘s always a great and fun way to get to know the city‘s hidden spots. I highly recommend Picasso bit actually all of them who are really creative, thought-provoking and have some cool features/surprises
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Summary:
The first time we did the trail as a family with grown-up children and friends.
We liked being together and puzzling.
Except that we find the price a bit high per person.
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Know more about Old Town
You join a story-driven interactive trail where you and a clever fox try to stop fences who plan to collect the stolen Picasso painting. The experience blends Art & Culture, Adventure & Thrill and Tours & Sightseeing elements as you solve arts, navigation and aviation challenges across the Old Town area.
No specialist credentials are required, but you will put basic navigation and aviation-themed problem solving into practice as you use clues about the aeronautical radio from Zurich Airport and a radar system to locate the handoff.
The trail combines elements of Tours & Sightseeing, Workshops & Learning and Shows & Entertainment: you walk through the city, engage in hands-on arts challenges and follow a narrative performance-style mystery led by clues and characters like the fox.
Yes. The activity is Family & Kids and Group-Friendly, designed so you can team up with friends or kids to follow clues, listen for hints about the air freight drop and work through creative puzzles together in the historic streets.
The story uses the aeronautical radio from Zurich Airport and a radar system as central plot devices. You’ll interpret aviation-themed clues and signals as part of the navigation and puzzle-solving sections of the trail.
Bookings are available through Varoom for this Old Town activity; you’ll receive starting documents and foxtrail tickets included with your reservation so you can begin the interactive hunt with all materials provided.
