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Glasgow's West End: The Portal Traveler

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Kibble Palace, Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens, Glasgow G12 0UE, UK

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

66-96 mins

You will walk

5390 steps

Total distance

4.1 km

Route you will explore

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About this quest

Embark on an enchanting adventure with "Glasgow's West End: The Portal Traveler." 

On your 10th birthday, your grandpa gifts you a tattered notebook filled with mysterious scribbles. Initially disappointed, you soon discover that the diary holds instructions to find time portals. 

Navigate the charming streets of Glasgow's West End, solve puzzles, and uncover clues to recover something precious your grandpa lost long ago. This quest combines whimsy, mystery, and the magic of time travel, offering a unique and unforgettable experience.

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Glasgow combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 10 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 4860 minutes to complete and covers 4.1km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Glasgow.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Highlights

  • Play a city exploration game on your time.

The mission: Your story in Glasgow

It’s your 10th birthday and your grandpa has surprised you with a simple tattered notebook full of scribbles.

You feel confused and a little let down. Part of you thinks it’s a book of stories, but no matter how fascinating you find your grandpa’s whimsical storytelling, you can never quite wrap your head around them.

The diary, as it turns out, contains more than random notes or stories. They’re instructions. Instructions to find time portals. It’s your job to find something he lost long ago. 

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 4860 minutes

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Distance

4.1km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

Ratings and Reviews

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CiaraMc

02 Jan 2026

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26 Oct 2025

tsjrussell1993@gmail.com

28 Sep 2025

Eleanor Clegg

10 Jan 2025
an amazing activity to do with lots of learning opportunities

paulalaborda98

10 Nov 2024
very fun! we learned so many things around the west end even though we have lived here for a few years

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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

FeatureRegular Guided ToursQuesto
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

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