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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 14 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Praça 8 de Maio, R. da Louça 22, 3000-330 Coimbra, Portugal
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Places you will visit
14
It will take you
170-200 mins
You will walk
4200 steps
Total distance
3.2 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Praça 8 de Maio
R. da Louça 22, 3000-330 Coimbra, PortugalFinish point Café Santa Cruz
Praça 8 de Maio, 3000-300 Coimbra, PortugalAbout 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.
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.
The mission: Your story in Coimbra
Step into one of the most important events in Portugal modern history - the Carnation Revolution - a military-led uprising that took place on April 25, 1974, overthrowing the country’s authoritarian regime and ending nearly five decades of dictatorship.
Experience the past as a Captain Salgueiro Maia, the national hero of Portugal and one of the most iconic leaders of those times.
Good to know before you play
- 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
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
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
1 ratings
PeterO
Beat the best: Top Coimbra explorers
Hi, I’m Tere! I work in non-formal education through Erasmus+ and love turning travel into meaningful experiences. Creating Questo games lets me blend creativity, fun, imagination, storytelling—connecting challenges, education & creating great experiences in every journey.
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| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
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