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Secrets and Hidden Meanings in Masonic Lisbon
4.44Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 120 min 2.3 km Lisbon App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
An extremist group believes that Freemasonry is conspiring to implement a New World Order through political elites. The group has kidnapped the Grand Master of the most important Portuguese Lodge.
You don't believe this theory and you will travel through downtown Lisbon, discovering mysterious 18th century symbols, developing your esoteric knowledge until you manage to free the hostage.
Take part in this exciting adventure and avoid a conspiracy that could have international dimensions.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting and finishing at Cais das Colunas, this 2.3 km loop through Baixa passes the Masonic Museum, Rossio station and the Arco da Rua Augusta, reading 18th-century symbols to free a kidnapped Grand Master. It suits fans of Freemasonry, esoteric signs and conspiracy thrillers who enjoy about two hours of puzzles in the street. If you want a live guide to answer questions on Masonic history, pick another quest.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Take part in an adventure that will introduce you to the history of Lisbon and Freemasonry in Portugal and in the world.
Discover ancient symbols and meaningful details hidden in the city.
Improve your esoteric knowledge and avoid an international conspiracy.
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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
Praça do Comércio, 1100-148 Lisboa, Portugal
B · Finish
R. do Gremio Lusitano 25, 1200-011 Lisboa, 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 Pothoff Gold.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Pothoff Gold
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
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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
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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
Is this walk about Freemasonry in Portugal?
Yes. The story centres on the kidnapped Grand Master of the most important Portuguese Lodge. To free him, you learn to read 18th-century Masonic symbols in downtown Lisbon, and the Museu Maçónico is one of the stops on the way.
Does the route visit a Masonic lodge or Masonic site in Lisbon?
The route includes the Museu Maçónico. The other stops are city landmarks where you look for symbols, including the Edifício dos Leões, the Edifício do Montepio, the Armazéns Grandella, the Arco da Rua Augusta and the statue of King José I.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
You start at Cais das Colunas, and the route loops back there at the end. The walk covers about 2.3 km through the Baixa, via Rossio and Rua Augusta, and takes around two hours. You can pause and continue later if you need a break.
Does the route pass Rossio Square and Praça do Comércio?
Yes, both are on the route. You visit Estação do Rossio and Praça do Rossio in the middle of the walk, then head down Rua Augusta and through its arch to Praça do Comércio and the statue of King José I before finishing at Cais das Colunas.
Do we need to book a time, and can our group play together?
There is no time slot to book. You start whenever you like, play on your phone, and there is no group or guide to keep up with. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the quest.
What is Secrets and Hidden Meanings in Masonic Lisbon about?
A fictional extremist group kidnaps the Grand Master of an important Portuguese lodge. You follow symbolic clues through central Lisbon to stop the conspiracy and find the hostage.
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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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN LISBON
A history-led way to explore Lisbon
Secrets and Hidden Meanings in Masonic Lisbon 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 Lisbon to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Cais das Colunas and finishes at Museu Maçónico over 2.3 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 120 min; 2.3 km walking route; 13 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, Spanish, French.
