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Secrets & Poetry in Barcelona – Unlock a Hidden Legacy
4.7Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 113 min 3.8 km Barcelona App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Barcelona is calling, not just with its beauty—but with a hidden story waiting to be told.
Follow Alba, a literature student at the University of Barcelona, as she embarks on a poetic journey to uncover her great-grandfather’s long-buried secrets. A mysterious letter has arrived, filled with cryptic words and heartfelt riddles, asking her to unlock the true meaning behind his life’s work.
Walk through the city's most inspiring corners, solve puzzles crafted from verses and visuals, and discover hidden layers of art, love, and memory. This quest is perfect for friends and families seeking real-world connection, curiosity, and culture. Will you help Alba preserve her great-grandfather’s legacy—or let it fade away?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Literature lovers, students and friends who prefer Catalan poets, visual poems and public art to Gaudí will enjoy this one. You follow Alba's search for her great-grandfather's secrets, solving riddles built from verses at a dozen stops including Plaça de Catalunya and the Fossar de les Moreres. If you want famous architecture or a short stroll, skip it: the loop runs 3.8 km over nearly two hours.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
In this route, you will see places like these: The University of Barcelona historical building, where many still study literature and math in its halls and cloisters.
Plaça del Rei, where medieval tourneys used to be held.
El Born, a walkable neighborhood, rich in history, with design boutiques, amazing restaurants and very good vibes.
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
Barcelona
A · Start
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
B · Finish
Pg. de Colom, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, 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 David Almansa.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by David Almansa
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
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does this walk include the kiss mural in Barcelona?
Yes. One of the stops is El món neix en cada besada, the mosaic many visitors search for as the kiss wall or Kiss of Freedom. It comes near the end of the route, after Barcino and before the Monument al llibre, and the app leads you straight to it.
Does the route pass through Plaça de Catalunya?
It does. Plaça de Catalunya is the second stop, right after La carassa. As at every stop, the app tells you the story connected to the place and sets a puzzle based on what you can see around you, so it is a good way to look at the square more closely.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the University of Barcelona, where the story's main character Alba studies literature, and it finishes back at the University of Barcelona. Because the route is a loop, you end up where you began, which makes it easy to plan the rest of your day.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Plan on just under two hours for about 3.8 km on foot, including time to read the stories and solve the verse-based puzzles. You can pause whenever you like and continue later. Make sure your phone is fully charged or bring a power bank.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
There is no time slot to book and no guide to meet. You start whenever you like on your own phone, and one ticket covers your whole group, so friends can walk together and solve the riddles side by side.
What is the story behind Secrets & Poetry in Barcelona?
Alba, a literature student, receives a mysterious letter about her great-grandfather’s work. You help her follow poetic clues through Barcelona before a rival can erase the legacy.
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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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN BARCELONA
A history-led way to explore Barcelona
Secrets & Poetry in Barcelona – Unlock a Hidden Legacy is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Barcelona to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at University of Barcelona and finishes at Joan Salvat-Papasseit over 3.8 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 113 min; 3.8 km walking route; 13 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.
