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City exploration game
Romantic Bilbao: Year of Love
4.54Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 75 min 2.6 km Bilbao App-guided
Play in
EnglishSpanish
The experience
About this quest
Play a city exploration game along the charming ría of Bilbao! Fall in love with the city while discovering fun facts of both famous and hidden gems transformed by love.
Solve exciting riddles and puzzles to unlock the most romantic words in Euskera, the oldest living language in Europe, whose origins remain a mystery.
Are you ready to travel The Way of Love on this unforgettable walking tour? Maitemindu!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples on a weekend away or an anniversary trip get a relaxed, roughly two-hour stroll of 2.6 km along the ría, from Doña Casilda park past the Guggenheim's Puppy and spider to Zubizuri bridge, solving riddles that reveal romantic words in Euskera. Families with young children, or anyone wanting a live guide to question, should look elsewhere, as this is a gentle love story paced for two.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
- Stroll through the Doña Casilda Park, one of the most romantic parks in Spain, and wander along the ría of Bilbao. - Discover the magical artworks outside the Guggenheim Museum, a jewel of art and architecture. - Learn 10 words of love in Euskera, the Basque language.
You'll be surprised by how lovely their meanings are!
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Bilbao
A · Start
48011 Bilbao, Biscaglia, Spagna
B · Finish
Campo de Volantín Pasealekua, 1A, 48007 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spanien
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Sara.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Sara
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- No attractions ticket(s) required
- Romantic Adventure
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What can couples do together in Bilbao?
One option is this self-guided romantic walk along the ría, played on your phone. You stroll from Doña Casilda park past the Guggenheim sculptures and over Zubizuri bridge, hearing love-themed stories about each place and solving puzzles together. You start whenever you like, with no group or guide.
Will we learn any Basque (Euskera) on this walk?
Yes. Solving the riddles and puzzles along the route reveals romantic words in Euskera, described as the oldest living language in Europe, whose origins remain a mystery. It is a light, playful way to pick up a few words to say to each other.
Does the route pass the Puppy dog sculpture at the Guggenheim?
Yes. Puppy is the fourth stop, reached after the duck pond in Doña Casilda park and the Museo de Bellas Artes. Right after it come Tall Tree & The Eye and the Ama spider sculpture, all at the Guggenheim Museum.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
The walk starts at Parque de Doña Casilda Iturrizar and finishes at the Escultura Variante Ovoide, so it does not return to the start. It covers 2.6 km, and most players take just under two hours, including walking and puzzles.
Do we need to book a time or buy entry to any attractions?
No time slot is needed: start any time and pause to continue later. No attraction tickets are required for the stops, and one ticket covers the whole group playing together. The route is outdoors along the river, so dress for the weather.
Is Romantic Bilbao designed for couples?
Yes. It is a story-led date adventure for couples and close companions. The route uses Bilbao’s ría and the language of Euskera as the setting for a playful love-themed clue trail.
Is this experience self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue, with no guide or fixed start time. You can begin when it suits you and pause along the way.
How many accesses does our group need?
Classic quests sell access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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A playful route for couples in Bilbao
Romantic Bilbao: Year of Love is for couples who want a shared city activity with clues, walking and a story, instead of making the whole plan another restaurant or cinema date.
The route starts at Parque de Doña Casilda Iturrizar and finishes at Escultura Variante Ovoide over 2.6 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 75 min; 2.6 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this for movement, privacy and a shared objective. Choose dinner or a film when a seated, low-effort evening matters more. Playable languages: English, Spanish.
