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City exploration game
Historical Belem: Mysterious Map Hunt
4.18Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 130 min 3.5 km Lisbon App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
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!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting and finishing at Belém Tower, this 3.5 km loop takes in Jerónimos Monastery, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos and Pastéis de Belém. Couples and families spending a day in Belém get the Age of Discovery explained through stories and puzzles in a little over two hours. Anyone wanting a live guide to question, or an indoor plan for a wet day, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
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
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.18 / 5
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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
Lisbon
A · Start
Modelo 3D da Torre de Belém em Lisboa, Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
B · Finish
Av. Brasília, 1300-598 Lisboa, Portugal
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by TakingUThere.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by TakingUThere
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.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the Belém map hunt?
It is a self-guided treasure hunt played on your phone through Belém. The app leads you from stop to stop, tells the story of the Portuguese Discoveries era and sets a puzzle at each place, including Belém Tower, Padrão dos Descobrimentos, the Rose Compass, Jerónimos Monastery and Pastéis de Belém.
How does the ticket work, and do we need to book a time slot?
One ticket covers your whole group, so you can play together without each person buying their own. There is no time slot to book and no guide to meet. Start whenever you like, and if you need a break, pause the game and continue later from where you stopped.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The route starts and finishes at Belém Tower, so you end up back where you began. The walk covers about 3.5 km and takes around two hours, passing MAAT, the river station, Jerónimos Monastery and the Monument to the Discoveries. Allow extra time if you stop for pastries or coffee.
Is it good for kids?
It is recommended for families. Children who enjoy solving puzzles based on what is in front of them, and who can comfortably walk about 3.5 km over roughly two hours, tend to suit it best. Since you can pause at any point, it is easy to fit in snack breaks along the way.
Is it outdoors, and when is the best time to play?
The route is an outdoor walk along the river and through the streets of Belém, and it is best played during the day. If the weather turns, you can pause the game, sit out a shower at one of the cafés on the route, and pick up again afterwards.
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.
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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.
