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City exploration game
The 1980 List: Fort
4.71Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 104 min 2 km Colombo App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Colombo Fort is filled with old buildings, each telling a unique story and each building worth saving.
Join a fictional heritage-conservation mission to uncover the stories behind eleven buildings. Perfect for history lovers, heritage conservationists, curious locals, and anyone who loves a treasure hunt style walk.
Please note that the buildings at some stops are not open during weekends or public holidays. You will still be able to undertake the challenge but not be able to view the interior.
Join a fictional heritage-conservation mission to uncover the stories behind eleven buildings. Perfect for history lovers, heritage conservationists, curious locals, and anyone who loves a treasure hunt style walk.
Please note that the buildings at some stops are not open during weekends or public holidays. You will still be able to undertake the challenge but not be able to view the interior.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Architecture lovers, curious locals and history-minded travellers join a fictional conservation mission to uncover the stories behind eleven buildings in Colombo Fort, from the Old Dutch Hospital to the Grand Oriental Hotel. It is an easy treasure-hunt walk of about 2 km with audio stories, fine for families with school-age children. Visitors set on seeing inside every building should avoid weekends and public holidays, when some stops are closed.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Walk from the Fort's last surviving Dutch gate to a 1684 foundation stone hidden inside a supermarket and a monument that isn't what it claims, ending with art and coffee at Radicle.
For the full experience, a visit on a weekday (8am - 3pm) is recommended, as some buildings are closed on weekends & public holidays and open only briefly on weekdays.
From people who played this quest
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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
Colombo
A · Start
21 Sir Razik Fareed Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
B · Finish
103 De Mel Building, Chatham St, Colombo 00500, Sri Lanka
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Ahila Thillainathan.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Ahila Thillainathan
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
- Hidden History
- Step Into the Story
- Family favourite
- Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
- Audio Stories
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Colombo Fort heritage walk start and finish?
It starts at the Commercial Bank Corporate Branch and finishes back at the same building, so you end where you began. In between, the route passes stops such as the Old Dutch Hospital Complex, the Old Clock Tower, St. Peter's Church and the Grand Oriental Hotel.
How long does the walk take and how far is it?
Plan on around 1.5 to 2 hours to cover about 2 km and eleven buildings. There is no time slot to book: you start whenever you like, and you can pause the quest and pick it up again later if you want a break.
Can I do it on a weekend or public holiday?
Yes, you can still complete the whole challenge. Some of the buildings on the route are not open on weekends or public holidays, though, so on those days you will see them from outside only and will not be able to view the interiors.
Is it suitable for children?
It is rated easy and tagged as a family favourite, with audio stories and treasure-hunt style puzzles that school-age children can enjoy. The walk is mostly outdoors in the Fort, so bring hats, sunscreen and enough water for everyone.
Do we need a ticket each, and what should we bring?
One ticket covers your whole group, and you play on your phone with no guide or fixed start time. Charge your phone fully before you set off or carry a power bank, since the app runs the route, stories and puzzles.
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