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Highlights of Evora: From Celtics to Romans

4.53Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 123 min 2.9 km Evora App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Be the hero of a city game where you will navigate Évora, one of Portugal’s most charming cities.

You will learn about the city’s rich past and ancient, multicultural heritage. From Iberian Celtics to Romans to North African Moors, you will explore all of Évora’s famous landmarks that celebrate those who have passed here throughout the centuries.

Évora may seem quiet on the surface but within lie many secrets. Are you ready to uncover them?

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient town centre of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Discover the eye-catching Roman Temple

  • Uncover the mysteries of the largest Gothic cathedral in Portugal

  • Learn about the Chapel of Bones

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.53 / 5

59 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 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 quest
No booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
Players exploring the city together

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.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

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

Evora

A · Start

R. de Aviz 145, 7000-592 Évora, Portugal

B · Finish

Rua 24 de Julho 1, 7000-650 Évora, Portugal

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by TakingUThere.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by TakingUThere

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

  • Best during the day
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Which periods does this Évora quest explore?
It follows the multicultural history visible in Évora, from Iberian Celtic and Roman heritage to later Moorish and Portuguese influences, using the city’s landmarks as your route.
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.

FAMILY ACTIVITY IN EVORA

A kid-friendly outdoor mission in Evora

Highlights of Evora: From Celtics to Romans is for families who want an active outdoor alternative to another screen-heavy or venue-only outing in Evora. Children follow a story, solve clues and turn the city route into part of the game.

The route starts at Porta d'Aviz and finishes at Palácio de Dom Manuel over 2.9 km, with 14 challenge locations. Typical duration: 123 min; 2.9 km walking route; 14 challenge locations

Choose this when you want a flexible family mission outdoors. Choose a cinema, zoo or indoor attraction when a fixed venue and facilities matter more. Playable languages: English.

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

Get the Questo app. Pick a quest, follow the clues and make the city your playground.

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