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The Missing Map of the Discoverers

4.75Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 63 min 2.3 km Lagos App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

Somewhere in the cobbled streets of Lagos, a 15th-century navigator left a secret that could change history. 

As descendants of Gil Eanes' legendary crew, you must race through the city's oldest landmarks churches, fountains, hidden squares deciphering ancient ciphers before a dangerous cult claims the prize. 

Piece together a shattered map. Uncover the coordinates of the Lost Island. The streets of Lagos have never been more alivE.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples, friends and families with older children or teens who like escape rooms will enjoy cracking ciphers to rebuild a shattered map, moving between churches, fountains and Forte Ponta da Bandeira in Lagos old town. History fans curious about Gil Eanes and the Age of Discovery will like the setting. Skip it if you want a live guide to question, or cannot manage 2.3 km of cobbled streets over 1.5 to 2 hours.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Explore 12 real historic landmarks deep in Lagos' ancient old town

  • Crack ciphers, visual puzzles and ancient codes at every stop

  • Race against a secret cult to reassemble a shattered navigator's map

  • Uncover the true legacy of Gil Eanes, Lagos' most legendary son

  • Suitable for all ages: families, couples, friends and history lovers

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.75 / 5

4 player ratings

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Lagos

A · Start

Praça Gil Eanes, 8600-657 Lagos, Portugal

B · Finish

8600-563 Lagos, Portugal

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by תום רשף.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by תום רשף

Good to know before you play

  • Mystery
  • Step Into the Story

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a map of Lagos old town to play?
No. The app leads you from place to place through the old town, so you can follow it on your phone. The 2.3 km route runs past churches, Fonte das Oito Bicas, Praça Infante D. Henrique and Forte Ponta da Bandeira, and piecing together a shattered map is part of the story.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at Praça Gil Eanes and finishes at Gil Eannes. It is not a loop, so you end up somewhere different from where you began. Along the way it takes in the science centre, the Church of St. Sebastian, Padaria Central, the Church of Saint Anthony and S. Gonçalo de Lagos.
How does Gil Eanes feature in the story?
You play descendants of Gil Eanes' crew, following a secret left by a 15th-century navigator through Lagos. The route begins at the square named after him, and you decipher ciphers to find the coordinates of the Lost Island before a dangerous cult gets there first.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take around 1.5 to 2 hours, including walking and solving puzzles, over a distance of about 2.3 km. There is no set time to book: start whenever you like, and you can pause and carry on later if you want a break.
Is it good for kids, and can we play as a group?
It suits older children and teens who enjoy mysteries, ciphers and treasure-hunt games; younger children may find the puzzles hard. It is free to play, so friends and families can head out together without any group to join or guide to meet.

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