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City exploration game
Medieval Guimaraes: Legends and Myths
4.22Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 110 min 2.2 km Guimaraes App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Guimarães has an abundance of myths and legends, and you’ll encounter them all on your mission to save the city.
Solve challenges to unlock stories from this unique UNESCO World Heritage medieval town, where you will find exceptionally well-preserved and authentic examples of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern city.
Solve challenges to unlock stories from this unique UNESCO World Heritage medieval town, where you will find exceptionally well-preserved and authentic examples of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern city.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
· See the church where the first king of Portugal was rumoured to be baptized
· Visit a castle that’s nearly a thousand years old
· Find out how Afonso Henriques defeated the five Moorish kings in the 12th century
· Discover the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança which is now an art museum
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.22 / 5
36 player ratings
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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
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 questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
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.
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
Guimaraes
A · Start
CPX5+5W Guimaraes, Portugal
B · Finish
Largo Martins Sarmento, 4810 Guimarães, Portugal
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Yorick Viche.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Yorick Viche
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.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the Medieval Guimarães story?
The game turns Guimarães’s medieval atmosphere and local legends into a fictional mission to save the city. You unlock stories while solving clues through its historic streets.
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.
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Explore Questo giftsHISTORY AND CULTURE IN GUIMARAES
A history-led way to explore Guimaraes
Medieval Guimaraes: Legends and Myths is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Guimaraes to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Afonso Henriques’ Effigy and finishes at Capela dos Passos da Paixão de Cristo over 2.2 km, with 11 challenge locations. Typical duration: 110 min; 2.2 km walking route; 11 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.
