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City exploration game
Whispers of El Retiro Park: Madrid's Hidden Secrets Scavenger Hunt
4.24Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 44 min 3.5 km Madrid App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Throughout Whispers of El Retiro Park: Madrid's Hidden Secrets, you will learn about the historical significance, architectural marvels, and cultural legends of each monument.
Using logic and keen observation, solve intricate puzzles and piece together clues that reveal the ultimate mystery hidden within El Retiro.
Using logic and keen observation, solve intricate puzzles and piece together clues that reveal the ultimate mystery hidden within El Retiro.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and friends who enjoy a puzzle get a short loop of El Retiro, past the Fallen Angel, the Glass Palace, the Monument to Alfonso XII and the Great Pond, in about 45 minutes and 3.5 km. Every stop sets a clue you crack by logic and close observation. If you want the history of each monument told along the way, or a live guide to question, choose a story-led tour instead.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
You will explore the park’s most celebrated monuments such as Monument to Alfonso XII, Glass Palace, and the Angel Caído statue.
Unveil hidden secrets!, uncovering their rich stories and hidden secrets along the way.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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
Madrid
A · Start
Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
B · Finish
Parque del Retiro, Glorieta del Ángel Caído, s/n, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Vic.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Vic
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
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Fun to do as a couple
- This scavenger hunt doesn't include stories about places.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a treasure hunt I can do in Madrid?
Yes. It is a self-guided scavenger hunt in El Retiro Park, played on your phone. The app leads you between stops and sets a puzzle at each one, solved by logic and keen observation. The clues add up to a final mystery hidden in the park.
Does it suit a group of high school students?
It works well for teenagers who like puzzles, as it is a puzzle-only game with no stories about the places. The clues are intricate and rely on observation, so younger children may need help. Expect a 3.5 km walk through the park.
Where does the hunt start and finish?
It starts at Independence Gate and loops back there at the end. In between you pass the Fallen Angel, the Glass Palace, the Artichoke Fountain, the Parterre Garden, the Campanillas pond, the Monument to Alfonso XII, the Great Pond and the Galapagos Fountain.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Plan on about 45 minutes to cover the 3.5 km route. You can pause at any point and continue later. Make sure your phone is fully charged or bring a power bank, since the whole game runs on it.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
There is no time slot to book and no guide to meet, so you can start whenever you arrive at Independence Gate. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the quest.
What will we explore in the El Retiro Park scavenger hunt?
The quest is built around El Retiro’s monuments, architecture and cultural legends. You use observation and logic to solve its clue trail, rather than following a conventional guided tour.
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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A flexible self-guided way to discover Madrid
Whispers of El Retiro Park: Madrid's Hidden Secrets Scavenger Hunt 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 Independence Gate and finishes at Fallen Angel over 3.5 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 44 min; 3.5 km walking route; 10 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.
