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Porto’s Old Town: Amazing Secrets and Fresh Scoops

Porto, 1942. You are Mário, a paperboy with a journalist's ambition and a city full of stories to find.

In this self-guided walking tour of Porto's Old Town, you follow Mário through the cobbled streets of the Ribeira, past São Bento Station, up through the narrow lanes of the medieval quarter and along the grand Avenida dos Aliados, gathering facts and scoops that could make the front page.

Discover the tale of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese diplomat who saved 30,000 Jews from Nazi-occupied France, the story of Prince Henry the Navigator, the legends of the Church of the Crickets, and what happened to the people of Porto when the Siege nearly broke the city.

One of the most immersive things to do in Porto, this Porto walking tour brings the city's history to life through the eyes of a boy who refuses to stop asking questions.
⚡ Instant🛡 Money-back⏱ 1–2 hrs🧩 10 puzzles
🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English · 🇵🇹 Português
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€6.99

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An evening of adventure for less than two coffees

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1

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Full refund until you start playing · 10 stops · 1–2 hrs · 3.1 km

Staying a few days in Porto? All 4 Porto quests for €39.99 — pays for itself by quest #6. See the City Pass

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

64-94 mins

You will walk

4070 steps

Total distance

3.1 km

Highlights

    - Walk Porto's Old Town as Mário, a 1942 paperboy on a mission to become the city's best journalist - Visit São Bento Station, Rua das Flores, the medieval tower, the Church of the Crickets, and the Avenida dos Aliados - Uncover stories about Prince Henry the Navigator, the Siege of Porto, and the diplomat who saved 30,000 Jewish lives - Piece together the scoop that will take Mário from paperboy to front-page journalist

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Race to the finish.

Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.

Invite your whole crew — 2 friends or 200, split into teams.

Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.

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The mission: Your story in Porto

You are Mário, a young boy living in Porto, just out of school.

With a rebel spirit, studying was not your favourite thing, but you are incredibly intelligent and curious.

You're working as a paperboy for the most prestigious paper in town.

It's 1942 and you want to fulfil your dream of being a journalist and to provide for your family of fishermen.

To impress your boss, you have to collect interesting stories and facts about Porto or about personalities that marked the town's history and its role in Portuguese life.

Will you, Mário, be able to collect amazing secrets and fresh scoops?

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 at least 60% 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.

Ratings and Reviews

4.33

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Adam Crossley

27 Jun 2026

Pedro Ribeiro

04 Jun 2026
streets are too steep

Lisa ☀️

09 May 2026
Great way to explore the city 🫶🏻

Noelia Hernandez

03 Apr 2026

olesia_nyc

13 Jan 2026

Beat the best: Top Porto explorers

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Created by
Júlia Rocha

Copywriter, passionate about Porto and the North of Portugal.

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