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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 13 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Place des Abbesses, Montmartre.
🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.
🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
Places you will visit
13
It will take you
98-128 mins
You will walk
4990 steps
Total distance
3.8 km
Route you will explore
Starting point University of Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, SpainFinish point Joan Salvat-Papasseit
Pg. de Colom, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, SpainAbout 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?
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.
The mission: Your story in Barcelona
She's recently received a cryptic letter directly from him, where he asks her to reveal the true meaning of his work. If she doesn't solve all the clues, her great-grandfather's legacy will be forgotten forever. Get ready to carpe diem.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Topos V
Barcino
University of Barcelona
Ratings and Reviews
8 ratings
Cosmin & Corina
Nicky Deleu
Paul-Etienne Chadenet
Daniel Casas
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
