Vintage Barcelona: Historical bars & restaurants
Visit the oldest restaurant in Catalonia, spot the favourite places of Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Antoni Gaudí or Salvador Dalí, and find great spots for local dishes and drinks while learning about, and the history of some enigmatic venues and diners.
Barcelona has many secrets to uncover, take the challenge to bring them to light!
per player · one-time · yours forever
An evening of adventure for less than two coffees
Each player races on their own phone.
Full refund until you start playing · 11 stops · 2–3 hrs · 3 km
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Places you will visit
11
It will take you
128-158 mins
You will walk
3940 steps
Total distance
3 km
Highlights
Have a drink at the same bar that Woody Allen picked as one of the filming locations for his acclaimed movie, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Visit the bar where acrobats and circus performers practised during the Civil War
Find the best spots in town for paella, tapas, cava and cocktails, you might even have the opportunity to sit at the exact spot as Che Guevara
Bring your crew
Race to the finish.
Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.
Adventure
Your pace, no timer
Escape
Beat the clock
Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.
Final leaderboard
The mission: Your story in Barcelona
Your nostalgic nature and sophisticated style encourage you to discover the city's history before you decide on your own business spot. To do that, you reach into your pocket for a crumbling piece of paper.
The paper is a precious list of old bars and restaurants that you inherited from your grandfather. He was a great explorer and traveller, he made a list of the places that he was inspired by when he visited Barcelona to pass down in the family for future travellers, just like you.
Barcelona food-history context
Historic cafés as places of work, politics and social life
Barcelona’s long-running cafés, bars and restaurants preserve more than menus: many served as meeting places for artists, workers, politicians and neighborhood communities. Their interiors and reputations changed along with the city. This route uses selected establishments to explore that social history, while avoiding the claim that every anecdote repeated about a famous table or customer is verifiable.
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.
Ratings and Reviews
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
