Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Secrets of the Souq
5Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 73 min 1.8 km Doha App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Souq hrs:
7am-12.30pm/4-10pm daily. Fri 12.30-10pm
Secrets of the Souq!
Souq Waqif - “the standing market,”
Around you an air of times past, vibrant with the smell of oud, coffee & spices. A hub for 100's of yrs with merchants & travellers meeting to exchange goods such as spices, pearls, delicious foods & textiles, long before the gleaming modern city you see around you.
This adventure guides you along alleys & quiet courtyards. Discover treasures like falcons, camels, fresh food & unique crafts
What makes this quest special
Highlights
This Questo is part treasure hunt, and part outdoor escape room game, and with a flat terrain and lots of places to rest and refresh your team this adventure is suitable for all ages.* Note opening hours* Quest alone or in a group* Please dress respectfully
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
5.00 / 5
7 player ratings
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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
Doha
A · Start
Souq Waqif, Doha, Qatar
B · Finish
7GQJ+WP5, Doha, Qatar
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Claire .
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by ClaireWHAT 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
- Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
Explore the annual passGive them a story
A day out, gifted.
Explore Questo giftsEXPLORE DOHA ON FOOT
A self-guided way to connect Doha landmarks through play
Secrets of the Souq is a Doha self-guided story walk for visitors who want to explore independently.
The Water Well is the starting point and Camel Pen is the finish for this 1.8 km city route, which includes 10 challenges. Practical fit: 1.8 km route; Typical duration: 73 minutes; 10 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.
