Operation Budapest

It began with small irregularities. A sculpture whose surface seemed unusually smooth. A historic manuscript whose ink reflected light in a strangely modern way. A cache of Roman coins with engravings almost too fresh. Tiny details, too subtle for anyone to raise an alarm.

In hindsight: a serious mistake.
Until one restorer finally dared to say what no one else would:
“These… are not the originals.”

What followed shook Budapest more than anything in recent memory. The largest art theft in the city’s history — executed without force, but with unnerving patience and precision.

A criminal network of art lovers and historians had observed the originals for months, replaced them with near-perfect replicas, and vanished the true masterpieces into the black market, traded for sums beyond imagination.

The culprits are behind bars — yet still one step ahead. Payment came in cryptocurrency: secure, anonymous, almost impossible to trace. Every forint landed in a single digital wallet, accessible only via a one-of-a-kind puzzle filled with cryptic clues and riddles leading to Budapest’s most iconic sites — places thousands pass every day, never noticing the secrets hidden in plain sight.

Impossible to solve… until now.
Because this time, it’s your turn.

Follow the trail the thieves left across Budapest, crack their secret codes, and prove your skills in this thrilling Budapest city tour. A perfect choice for anyone looking for unique things to do in Budapest beyond the usual sightseeing.

Ready to return a piece of history to the city?
Your mission starts now.