Coimbra: Fado & Freedom: Carnation Dawn
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Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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About this quest
Step into the heart of Coimbra, one of Portugal's most famous university cities, where history, music & memories come alive at every corner.
Discover, Explore & Learn about Portugal's modern history, local culture and music through facts, challenges and storyline.
In this immersive, based on real story-driven adventure, you'll explore cobblestone streets, historic landmarks with stunning views, while the Portugese music adds emotion and soul to your journey during the Carnation Revolution.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
This game allows you to step back in time and experience one of the most important Portuguese events - the Carnation Revolution.
On your journey, also accompanied by music, you will explore the city through hills, views and stone streets, historical monuments and squares, but also through challenges that will test your skills from many angles.
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Your walk, at a glance
Coimbra
R. da Louça 22, 3000-330 Coimbra, Portugal
Praça 8 de Maio, 3000-300 Coimbra, Portugal
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 3.2 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 185 min
- Languages
- EN
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Not suitable for young children or elderly people, due to the heat
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
- Varied terrain/elevation, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
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Created by Tere.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN COIMBRA
Explore Coimbra through fado, university city and Carnation Revolution
Coimbra: Fado & Freedom: Carnation Dawn turns Coimbra into a self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on fado, university city and Carnation Revolution.
Players move from Praça 8 de Maio to Café Santa Cruz on a 3.2 km route that contains 14 challenge locations. Practical fit: 3.2 km route; Typical duration: 185 minutes; 14 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
This suits independent visitors who want to solve as they explore; a guided walk is the better fit for live interpretation and conversation with an expert. Playable languages: English.