Portugal>Lisbon>Historical Belem: Mysterious Map Hunt
Play a city game and get a full introduction to the Portuguese Discoveries era in the most fun and exciting way possible! 

In this treasure hunt across the historical neighbourhood of Belem, you will visit the Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, Jeronimos Monastery, the famous Pasteis de Belém and many other must-see places and hidden gems.

Discover the most iconic sites on a fantastic adventure while you unravel the best and the worst of Belém´s history!
Made by TakingUThere
⏱ 2 hrs📍 15 stopsfrom €6.99
🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English
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No booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing Played 110 times

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Places you will visit

15

It will take you

115-145 mins

You will walk

4600 steps

Total distance

3.5 km

What you'll actually do

  1. Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Belem Defensive Tower whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.

  2. Solve 15 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.

  3. Finish at MAAT and see where you land on the Lisbon leaderboard.

Highlights

  • Learn mysterious legends and lesser-known history

  • Explore the stunning ancient and modern architecture of Belem

  • Meet many of Belem’s most famous citizens and hear their stories

Ratings and Reviews

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Made by TakingUThere

TakingUThere created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.

Meet the maker

The mission: Your story in Lisbon

You are a Portuguese sailor who works the spice trade route, returning home from a long journey to India. While you were there, you met an old Sadhu (Hindu holy man) who gave you a mysterious map and said that if you followed it across the waves, it would lead you to great treasure.

After hearing so many exaggerated tales from your fellow sailors, you don’t believe a word the Sadhu said. But this map looks ancient and is covered with strange symbols, perhaps you can sell it for a few coins?

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Good to know before you play

  • Best during the day
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families

Frequently asked questions

What does the Belém map hunt explore?
The route uses Belém’s Age of Discoveries landmarks as the setting for a treasure hunt. It introduces the era’s achievements and darker history through an app-guided mystery.
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.

Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

Flexibility

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Fixed schedules & no pausing

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Start, pause, and resume anytime

Privacy

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Crowds of up to 30 strangers

Questo

Private experience for your group only

Pricing

Regular Guided Tours

$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person

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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

Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide

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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN LISBON

Explore Lisbon through historical Belem

Historical Belem: Mysterious Map Hunt turns Lisbon into a self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on Historical Belem.

Players move from Belem Defensive Tower to MAAT on a 3.5 km route that contains 15 challenge locations. Practical fit: 3.5 km route; Typical duration: 130 minutes; 15 location-based challenges; Playable in English.

This suits independent visitors who want to solve as they explore; a guided walk is the better fit for live interpretation and conversation with an expert. Playable languages: English.

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