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Catalan Secrets

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Play at your pace 4.2 km Barcelona App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

Why does Barcelona feel so different from the rest of Spain? Discover the secrets of Catalan identity on a walking adventure through Barcelona's historic heart.

Follow local guide Núria as you uncover hidden symbols, dramatic history, extraordinary architecture and surprising traditions. From the fall of Barcelona in 1714 to human towers, delicious desserts and bizarre Christmas customs, solve clues at 13 fascinating stops and discover a final secret about love and freedom.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Visitors curious why Barcelona feels so different from the rest of Spain can follow narrator Núria from Plaça de Catalunya to the kiss mural. Couples and friends get clues on the fall of Barcelona in 1714, castellers, the caganer and crema catalana across 13 stops. At 4.2 km and around two hours on foot, anyone wanting a short stroll or a live guide should look elsewhere.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

    Explore Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and El Born with local guide Núria. Solve clues at Barcelona Cathedral, Pont del Bisbe, Fossar de les Moreres, Arc de Triomf and Palau de la Música. Discover Catalan legends, traditions and the events of 1714, before uncovering a final secret at the famous Kiss of Freedom mosaic.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Barcelona

A · Start

Plaça de Catalunya, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

B · Finish

Plaça d'Isidre Nonell, 6, 8, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by All Things Smart.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by All Things Smart

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where is the kissing wall in Barcelona?
The kiss mural, El món neix en cada besada, is the final stop on this walk, reached right after Palau de la Música. The quest ends there with a last secret about love and freedom, so the mural is the finish of the route from Plaça de Catalunya.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Plaça de Catalunya and finishes at the mural El món neix en cada besada. It is not a loop. On the way you pass Catedral de Barcelona, Pont del Bisbe, Plaça de Sant Jaume, El Born, Arc del Triomf and Palau de la Música, among other stops.
How long does it take and how far do you walk?
Most players take around two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 4.2 km and has 13 stops, each with a story about Catalan history, architecture or traditions and a clue to solve on the spot.
Do we have to pay or play as a group?
No. The quest is free to play, and you can do it alone, as a couple or with friends. Everyone follows the same route on a phone, solving clues together at each stop, with no group to join and no guide to meet.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
There is no time slot to book. You start whenever you like at Plaça de Catalunya, and you can pause the quest at any point, for a coffee or a crema catalana, then continue later from where you stopped.

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