Ghosts of Madrid

4.4 (356 ratings)
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Play a city exploration game and go on this spooky mission as the ghost of Diego Velázquez, the famous painter of the Spanish Golden Age, all on your smartphone.

Follow clues and solve puzzles to save your lost soul, while checking out landmarks such as the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, the Literary Quarter, the Prado Museum, and much more.

Start the night walk right now and discover Madrid at your own pace, without a guide.
From €9.99
per device
Play anytime, any day

Highlights

  • Become a famous ghost and follow clues that will help you find eternal peace. Unless, of course, your soul is doomed to serve a different sentence…

  • Discover the secret behind Velázquez’s most famous painting, Las Meninas

  • Explore secret gems such as the world’s oldest theatre, the home of the Spanish tooth fairy, and more.

  • Learn about Madrid's history in an entertaining and engaging way.

  • Visit the most haunted places in town.

Storyline

A black raven lands on the tree in the centre of the gloomy square. Its caw rouses you from your sleep on the church stairs.

A new night of purgatory has begun.

You’ve lost track of how long you’ve been doing this. It must be centuries. You often wonder if people still remember you, Diego Velázquez, the greatest painter of the Spanish Golden Age!

Lately, you’ve been feeling that your dreary existence as a ghost has been expiation enough. But little do you know that today is your Day of Reckoning.

Places you will visit

12

It will take you

75-105 mins

You will walk

3550 steps

Total distance

2.7 km

Experience's route

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Starting point Real Church of Saint James and Saint John the Baptist
Calle de Santiago, 24, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Finish point Velázquez Monument (Prado Museum)
P.º del Prado, 11, 28014 Madrid, Spain
  • Best at night
  • Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
  • Use the phone flashlight for clues if needed
  • Some checkpoints may contain temporary construction work
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Ratings and Reviews

4.4

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Frequently asked questions

What’s a fresh and fun thing to do in Madrid with toddlers?

Walk through Retiro Park, check out street artists around Puerta del Sol, and try one of the easy Questo games made for kids—lots of bright clues and no scary stuff. You control the pace, so stop for ice cream whenever.

Is there a mystery or detective quest in Madrid I can play tonight?

Yes. There are quests in the historic centre that let you chase clues through alleys, historic buildings, and plazas. Great if you want something spontaneous and different this evening.

Want a memorable date idea in Madrid?

Try a twilight walk in La Latina or Malasaña, then dive into a story quest with the city lights as your backdrop. Solving puzzles together, stopping for tapas—you’ll remember the laughs and surprises.

Are these games good for groups of friends or coworkers?

Definitely. Split into teams, compare who solves clues first, explore hidden corners you wouldn’t go solo. It’s way more fun than just dinner or standard sightseeing.

Will I see Madrid’s major landmarks or mostly hidden spots?

Both. Some quests lead you through iconic places like the Royal Palace or Catedral Almudena, others take you through off-beat alleys, murals, and quiet plazas locals love but visitors often miss.