Old Town Santiago: A Stroll Through History
4.72149 Reviews296 people have played this questThis quest will lead you past the most important sights and places in the beautiful old town of Santiago de Compostela. Follow the directions and solve different riddles to learn interesting and surprising facts about Santiago's history.
While doing so, you will pass by a lot of bars and restaurants that invite you to take a break and try some of Santiago's famous tapas!
How many are playing?
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Places you will visit
12
It will take you
103-133 mins
You will walk
3550 steps
Total distance
2.7 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Praza do Obradoiro whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 12 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Dakar and see where you land on the Santiago de Compostela leaderboard.
Highlights
Pass by the most important sights in the old town of Santiago de Compostela as well as some lesser known places
Learn interesting facts about the places you visit.
A fun a informative way to get to know the city
Plenty of places to stop and enjoy some typical food and drinks
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Statue of King Alfonso II of Asturias
Praza de Cervantes
Praza do Obradoiro
Ratings and Reviews
149 ratings
Marieke
Dave Cooper
Bart
Gareth Price-Baghurst
Jon Duncan
Made by Anja Bo
Anja Bo created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
The mission: Your story in Santiago de Compostela
However, when he woke up earlier, he found that he had lost some of his belongings while walking around the city. Worse still, he can't even remember where he's been and how his tour of the city ended.
Beat the best: Top Santiago de Compostela explorers
Good to know before you play
- If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
- No attractions ticket(s) required
Frequently asked questions
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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–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
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–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
HISTORY AND CULTURE IN SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
A history-led way to explore Santiago de Compostela
Old Town Santiago: A Stroll Through History is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Santiago de Compostela to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Praza do Obradoiro and finishes at Dakar over 2.7 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 118 min; 2.7 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English, German, Spanish, French.
