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City exploration game

Highlights of Malaga

4.5Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 161 min 3.5 km Malaga App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

Play a city game that will take you back to a Málaga of the XIX century, at a time when society was highly hierarchic and relationships between the locals and the gipsy communities were completely stranded. 

Wander on the sunny streets as you search for your lost lover: a "gitana" princess who stole your heart away.

This story of forbidden love will take you through the most emblematic and hidden corners of the city, where you will find out all about the many cultures that flourished here.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Find out where Málaga’s oldest tavern is

  • Learn how to order a proper coffee

  • Discover the place where the last Moorish defender of Málaga resisted during the Christian attacks.

  • Get closer to the local traditions and characters who were inspired by the unique Mediterranean atmosphere on Costa del Sol

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.50 / 5

134 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

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.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

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

Malaga

A · Start

Plaza de la Marina, 1, 29015 Málaga, Spain

B · Finish

Calle Alcazabilla, 2, 29012 Málaga, Spain

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Malaga Private Tours.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Malaga Private Tours

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
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
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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.

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

Want a romantic walk with a twist?

Play Highlights of Málaga around sunset. Chase clues through the oldest tavern, stand by the Alcazaba at golden hour, and follow the story of Juan and Rosalia—it’s love, mystery, and history mixed together.

Good for families and curious kids too?

Yes! Kids enjoy pretending to find Rosalia, looking for the Cenachero sculpture, or spotting hidden alleys. The path is walkable, breaks are easy to take, and the mix of drama + tradition keeps it fun.

Is this quest worth doing for a group hangout?

Totally. Split into pairs or small teams, compare clues, laugh over guesses, and explore together. Highlights of Málaga has enough puzzles and historic spots to keep a gang entertained for ~2-3 hours.

Don’t speak Spanish well—will I still get it?

Yes. The quest is in English, clues are visual, and many stops (Alcazaba, Mercado Central) you can see without needing to translate. The story does the work for you.

Best time of day to play this quest?

Morning is great to avoid heat, but late afternoon or early evening gives the task some beautiful light. The shadows get long, the streets calm, and Málaga’s colors glow—it adds magic to the hunt.

What is the story behind Highlights of Málaga?
The quest tells a fictional forbidden-love story set in nineteenth-century Málaga. As you search for a lost lover, the route introduces emblematic and quieter corners of the city and its cultural history.
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.

EXPLORE MALAGA ON FOOT

A flexible self-guided way to discover Malaga

Highlights of Malaga 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 Fisherman’s Statue and finishes at Alcazaba over 3.5 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 161 min; 3.5 km walking route; 12 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, German, French, Italian.

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