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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Afonso Henriques’ Effigy, CPX5+5W Guimaraes, Portugal
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Places you will visit
11
It will take you
95-125 mins
You will walk
2890 steps
Total distance
2.2 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Afonso Henriques’ Effigy
CPX5+5W Guimaraes, PortugalFinish point Capela dos Passos da Paixão de Cristo
Largo Martins Sarmento, 4810 Guimarães, PortugalAbout this quest
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.
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
The mission: Your story in Guimaraes
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
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Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
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.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
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
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
