Madrid's Old Town: Escape the Inquisition
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Places you will visit
13
It will take you
60-90 mins
You will walk
4200 steps
Total distance
3.2 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Inquisition Dungeons whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 13 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Calle de la Ventosa and see where you land on the Madrid leaderboard.
Highlights
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Mercado de San Miguel
Plaza de Oriente
Plaza Mayor
Ratings and Reviews
218 ratings
Maria Żakowska
Nicolas Mila
Ana
Aurélia Demars
Martita
A note from Patricia
“Born and raised in Spain, Patricia Martin Rivas is now a nomad. She's been passionate about writing her whole life but also pays the bills as a creative translator. She loves etymology, puns, and word games, which you'll find liberally sprinkled throughout her novels, short stories, and microfiction. Patricia has published an art book called "Kawara" and a short story collection based on untranslatable words entitled "Saudade."”
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Frequently asked questions
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
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
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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A flexible self-guided way to discover Madrid
Madrid's Old Town: Escape the Inquisition is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route starts at Inquisition Dungeons and finishes at Calle de la Ventosa over 3.2 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 75 min; 3.2 km walking route; 13 challenge locations
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French.
