Play a city game where you will follow clues to discover hidden secrets and amazing spots in the city of Porto.
Explore the Old Town while you walk on the iconic cobbled-stone streets and enjoy amazing views. Even in well-known places, there are secrets to discover. Are you ready for an urban adventure?
Find out about the oldest buildings in Porto.
Discover about the Portuguese maritime adventures started in the city of Porto.
Witness the richness of the baroque architecture.
Get to know more about the resilience of the city dubbed as “Invicta”.
Discover Porto’s fascinating history and attractions while you solve clues around the Old Town. Explore this charming city in Portugal by playing a quest with your friends, significant other, or family.
Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. As you solve the problem and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
✔ This tour is always available to book. We are open 24/7, every day of the week.
✔ This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds.
✔ Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game
✖ A physical tour guide
Itinerary
1
Sao Bento Railway Station
This is the starting point of the city game and the city's main train station. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this cafe. It's fun. You will love it:)
Duration: 5 minutes
2
A hundred-year-old goldsmith in a gorgeous building, Ourivesaria Aliança has reinvented itself into an elegant multi-brand store occupying 6 floors.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this bar. It's fun. You will love it:)
Duration: 5 minutes
3
Infante Dom Henrique
Lifted high on a pedestal, the monument depicts Prince Henry the Navigator (1394–1460) – a catalyst in the Age of Discoveries and pioneer of the caravel.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place. It's fun. You will love it:)
Duration: 5 minutes
4
The Casa do Infante (House of the Prince), or alternately as the Alfândega Velha (Old Customshouse) is a historical house in the civil parish of Cedofeita.
You will pass next to it as we proceed to the next location on our adventure.
5
Torre da Rua de Baixo
This medieval building is one of the oldest in town. Five floors’ tower facing two parallel streets, it is an example of the medieval architecture. The typology of the primitive tympanum and the arch side face of one of the first windows, make us believe that the building is from the XIII century.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn its story.
Duration: 10 minutes
6
The Episcopal Palace (Portuguese: Paço Episcopal) is the former residence of the bishops of Porto, in Portugal. The palace is located on a high elevation.
You will see it as we walk around it to get to our next location.
7
The Igreja de São Lourenço commonly known as the Igreja dos Grilos (Cricket Church) was founded in the seventeenth century in Porto.
We will pass it as we walk to the next location on our adventure.
8
Miradouro da Rua das Aldas
This is a lookout where you will see the city from above. Great spot to take instagrammable photos.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place. It's fun. You will love it:)
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Catedral do Porto
The Porto Cathedral (Portuguese: Sé do Porto) is a Roman Catholic church located in the historical centre of the city of Porto, Portugal. It is one of the city's oldest monuments and one of the most important local Romanesque monuments.
You will pass by it as we walk to the next attraction.
10
Vímara Peres was a ninth-century nobleman from the Kingdom of Asturias and the first ruler of the County of Portugal. This is his equestrian statue.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place. It's fun. You will love it:)
Duration: 10 minutes
11
There are still, in some points of the historic centre, remains of the Primitive Wall, which remounts to the year 400. This wall had four doors or entrances. The main door was the Vandoma Arch that was east of the borough, between the Largo da Sé and the Rua Chã. From here, the wall surrounded the hill following closely the Escadas das Verdades (stairs), where the Mentiras Arch or Door used to be.
You will pass next to it on your way to the next attraction.
12
The São João Theatre is a Portuguese theatre and concert venue in civil parish of Cedofeita.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place. It's fun. You will love it:)
Duration: 5 minutes
13
Praca da Batalha is a public space where you will find several shops. You will pass around the square as you walk to your next attraction.
14
One of the nicest neighborhoods in Porto where you will walk in search for the next location
15
The Coliseum of Porto (Portuguese: Coliseu do Porto) is a Portuguese theatre and concert venue in the municipality of Porto, in northern Portugal, with a capacity for a standing audience of 4000. It's a leading venue for music and cultural events in Porto.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of the attraction.
Duration: 5 minutes
16
Avenida dos Aliados is generally regarded as Porto's city centre and is, as such, the most grandiose avenue. Flanked by ornate buildings in a range of architectural styles, from neoclassical to French Beaux-arts, this avenue was built to impress. As such it is home to some of the city's most prestigious hotels along with a number of banks.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn its story.
Duration: 10 minutes
17
The Newspaper Vendor Statue
The Newspaper Vendor is a beautiful statue. It is symbolic of the hard and amazing work newspaper sellers used to do.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to learn its story and finish the quest.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
