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City exploration game
Madrid's Old Town: Escape the Inquisition
4.3Player rating· 610 plays
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 75 min 3.2 km Madrid App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
Madrid is stalked by remnants and nightmares of the Spanish Inquisition. You just need to pierce its thin modern veneer.
Following in the footsteps of Juana Picazo, a real folk healer persecuted and arrested by the Inquisition, revisit beloved landmarks like the Plaza Mayor, the San Miguel Market, and the streets of La Latina, and help her escape before the guards realize she is gone.
This self-guided walking tour of Madrid's Old Town takes you through the darkest chapter of Spain's history, told through the eyes of a woman who lived it. One of the most historically immersive escape games in Madrid. Play it and you will never see the city the same way again.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
- Help Juana Picazo, a real 18th-century healer condemned as a witch, escape through Madrid's streets before the Inquisition realizes she is missing
- Walk Bitterness Street into the Plaza Mayor, visit the Mercado de San Miguel, and stand at the former execution sites of the Spanish Inquisition
- Discover how the Christian walls still hide inside Madrid's modern buildings, and learn what the coroza, sambenito, and rollo jurisdiccional were used for
- Follow Juana through La Latina to the street that was renamed in her honor, and find out why a street in Madrid still carries her name today
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 Played 610 times
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
Madrid
A · Start
Calle de San Bernardo, 1, 28013 Madrid, Spain
B · Finish
Calle de la Ventosa, 30, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Patricia.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Patricia
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
- Best during the day
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is the Madrid Inquisition quest connected to real history?
It is inspired by Juana Picazo, a real folk healer persecuted by the Inquisition. The game turns that historical context into a story-led route through Madrid’s Old Town; the escape mission itself is a dramatized experience.
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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EXPLORE MADRID ON FOOT
A flexible self-guided way to discover Madrid
Madrid's Old Town: Escape the Inquisition is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route starts at Inquisition Dungeons and finishes at Calle de la Ventosa over 3.2 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 75 min; 3.2 km walking route; 13 challenge locations
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French.
