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The Siege of Porto: Fight for Freedom

🔒 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 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Museu Militar, Rua do Heroísmo 329, 4300-256 Porto, Portugal

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

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English 🇵🇹 Português

Places you will visit

12

It will take you

85-115 mins

You will walk

5780 steps

Total distance

4.4 km

Route you will explore

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Finish point Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa
Lapa, 4000 Porto, Portugal

About this quest

Play a city game taking you through the hidden history of Porto and explore the fighting spirit of the city during the constitutional wars and the dictatorship.

During this walk, you will see places where the civil war was fought and the rebellious Portuenses made their stand. See the river from a new perspective, the culture of a city, the national theater, the first public library in the country, the old jail and the university rectory. 

Are you willing to fight for your rights, as they did? Step this way…

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Porto combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 12 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 6000 minutes to complete and covers 4.4km 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 Porto.

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

Highlights

  • The path will take you fromthe old dictatorship's State Police headquarters, by and old monastery, turned library, the medieval walls of the city, the old jail and court of Porto, the old building of the university, the engineering college, a military base and the monumental church of Lapa.

The mission: Your story in Porto

It is 1946. The dictator, Salazar, has been in power for a decade. However, dictatorships across Europe are in decline.

You’re Artur Souzão. You work for the state police as an intelligence officer, but nothing is as it seems. For centuries, your family has been part of a secret group dedicated to helping people rise up, and, now too, you strive to end the dictatorship. 

Something has been found in the old records of the town hall, something almost sacred.

It's your time to act! Small steps, Artur! Small steps…

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 6000 minutes

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Distance

4.4km 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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Porto Secret Spots

04 Nov 2025

Galaxy

09 Jun 2024
A great game to learn about the struggle of the Portuguese people! (moderated comment]

Iasmin Guedes

17 Dec 2023

Rita Neves

23 Oct 2023

Marco Bok

12 Oct 2023

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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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