Explore Madrid.

Discover Madrid through local stories and clues hidden in the places around you. Pick a walking adventure and explore at your own pace.

Madrid

A city walk. With a plot twist.

Don’t just visit Madrid. Play it.

Turn a walk into an adventure with the Questo app. Follow a story, explore real places and solve puzzles along the way.

Madrid
Real streets. Unexpected discoveries.
  • Find places worth noticing

    Look closer at landmarks and corners you might otherwise walk past.

  • Step into a story

    Uncover local stories or take on a fictional mission. You choose the adventure.

  • Solve it together

    Follow clues, connect the dots and share that “we got it!” moment.

Guided by the appPause when you likeYour own people
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Places to discover in Madrid

Follow clues through real places and discover the stories behind them. Here’s a glimpse of Madrid.

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Madrid7 quests. One pass.

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More of Madrid. More stories to take home.

Get 7 included quests in one pass. Discover places, follow stories and solve puzzles at your own pace.

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The people behind the places

Your city has stories. Meet its storytellers.

Discover Madrid through the eyes of the people creating its quests. Their curiosity becomes your next adventure.

From an idea to a quest you can play
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Quests are reviewed and play-tested before they become paid experiences.

Your city. Your stories. Someone’s next adventure.

Know a corner of Madrid worth discovering? Build a quest, earn when people play, and help turn your city into a playground.

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Madrid, measured on foot.

Explore its stories, places and walking data, and see how Madrid compares with other cities.

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Where next?

Find a city nearby to play with your family and friends.

A walk with a plot twist

Look up.
Lean in.
Play along.

Find a quest. Follow clues in the app. Discover the city as you play.

  1. 1

    Choose your quest

    Pick a city, a story and your language.

  2. 2

    Explore and solve

    Follow the app. Find clues in the streets.

  3. 3

    Go at your pace

    Stop for coffee. Pick up where you left off.

A taste of the challenge
01 / Word riddle

Name the creature.

I’m a majestic beast, swift and bold,
In fields of green, my tale unfolds.

A noble creature, with hooves that prance,
A symbol of freedom in every glance.

I can move swiftly, by day or night,
Chasing the wind, my spirit takes flight.

Though I may be pure, like snow, of course,
Can you guess what I am with my grace and force?

Before you head out

Your Madrid questions.

What can I do in Madrid with Questo?
Browse outdoor city games built around Madrid. Each quest has its own route and story: follow clues, solve puzzles, and discover the city as you play.
How many outdoor city games are available in Madrid?
Questo currently lists 14 outdoor city games in Madrid. Browse the collection to compare stories, routes, and access options.
Is there a murder mystery game in Madrid?
Yes. Questo has murder mystery quests set on the real streets of Madrid: follow the clues, question the evidence, and solve the case at your own pace. No actors, no booking, start whenever you like.
Is there a scavenger hunt in Madrid?
Yes. Questo's scavenger and treasure hunts take you across Madrid clue by clue, from famous landmarks to hidden corners. Play solo or as a team, starting whenever you like.
Do I need to book an activity in Madrid in advance?
Most Questo quests can be started when you are ready. Select a quest to check its route and access options before you play.
What’s a fun way to explore Madrid without a guide?

Play a self-guided Questo quest. You’ll follow clues through iconic spots like Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and hidden tapas streets, uncovering legends and surprises at your own pace.

Any mystery or thriller-style game in the city?

Yes. Try Murder Mystery: Solve the Case in Madrid, where you investigate a crime across the old town’s secret corners. Perfect for anyone who loves puzzles and suspense.

Looking for a creative date-night idea?

Ghosts of Madrid is great at dusk. You’ll wander lantern-lit alleys, share eerie legends, and pause for tapas or wine. It’s romantic with a little thrill.

Are there quests kids would enjoy?

Absolutely. Hidden Gems of Madrid: Don Quixote turns history into a playful treasure hunt. Children can help solve clues and you can pause anytime for churros or a park break.

We’re a group of friends—what fits us best?

Go for Madrid’s Old Town: Escape the Inquisition or Where’s My Body? Split into teams, race to finish, or just explore together. It’s a lively twist on a night out.

About the destination

About Madrid

Europe's highest capital runs on its own clock: lunch lands at 3pm, dinner rarely starts before 10pm, and the streets only get livelier as the night deepens. Questo drops you right into that rhythm, turning Madrid's plazas, quarters, and hidden corners into a puzzle you solve on foot.

The city rewards the curious. Retiro Park stretches like a green lung at the heart of the city, La Latina's cobbled lanes fill with vermouth drinkers from late afternoon, and Malasaña bristles with tiled facades and independent bars that locals have claimed for decades. Madrid wears its layers openly: Habsburg grandeur next to Arab-era street plans, golden-age painting steps from a 3,000-year-old Egyptian temple.

Questo's quests here cover real range. Ghost hunters trace eerie folklore through the old city after dark. History fans escape a very real Inquisition-era trap in the historic centre. Literature lovers follow Don Quixote clues to hidden corners few tourists reach. Others unravel a crime mystery, discover the secrets of El Retiro Park, or dig into the character of La Latina quarter, all at their own pace with no group, no guide, and no fixed start time.

Two locally confirmed tips worth knowing: Sunday mornings, El Rastro flea market fills La Latina's streets, and the neighbourhood's tapas bars hit their stride straight after on Calle Cava Baja. And the sobremesa tradition is real: Madrileños sit at the lunch table long after eating, talking over coffee, so build that into your day rather than fight it.

Questo's Madrid quests are rated 4.4★ across 282 player reviews.

Pick a mood, choose a quest, and let the city do the rest.
Your Madrid story starts outside.Let’s explore.

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