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Porto’s Old Town: Amazing Secrets and Fresh Scoops
4.31Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 79 min 3.1 km Porto App-guided
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EnglishPortuguese
The experience
About this quest
Porto, 1942. You are Mário, a paperboy with a journalist's ambition and a city full of stories to find.
In this self-guided walking tour of Porto's Old Town, you follow Mário through the cobbled streets of the Ribeira, past São Bento Station, up through the narrow lanes of the medieval quarter and along the grand Avenida dos Aliados, gathering facts and scoops that could make the front page.
Discover the tale of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese diplomat who saved 30,000 Jews from Nazi-occupied France, the story of Prince Henry the Navigator, the legends of the Church of the Crickets, and what happened to the people of Porto when the Siege nearly broke the city.
One of the most immersive things to do in Porto, this Porto walking tour brings the city's history to life through the eyes of a boy who refuses to stop asking questions.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
First-time visitors to Porto who want São Bento, the Ribeira, the medieval lanes and Avenida dos Aliados on their own schedule get a story to follow: you play Mário, a paperboy in 1942 chasing front-page scoops, including the tale of Aristides de Sousa Mendes. Allow about three hours for 3.1 km. Anyone wanting a live guide to question, or who can't manage three hours on cobbled, uphill lanes, should choose another option.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
- Walk Porto's Old Town as Mário, a 1942 paperboy on a mission to become the city's best journalist
- Visit São Bento Station, Rua das Flores, the medieval tower, the Church of the Crickets, and the Avenida dos Aliados
- Uncover stories about Prince Henry the Navigator, the Siege of Porto, and the diplomat who saved 30,000 Jewish lives
- Piece together the scoop that will take Mário from paperboy to front-page journalist
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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
Porto
A · Start
São Bento Station, Praça de Almeida Garrett, 4000-069 Porto, Portugal
B · Finish
R. de Sá da Bandeira 11, 4000-433 Porto, Portugal
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Júlia Rocha.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Júlia Rocha
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
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
- Route may be affected by temporary ongoing construction work
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does this walk cover Porto's Old Town?
Yes. The route runs through the historic centre: São Bento Station, the Ribeira riverside with the Infante Dom Henrique monument, the medieval lanes with Torre da Rua de Baixo and the Rua das Aldas viewpoint, then the Vímara Peres statue, São João National Theater, the Coliseum and Avenida dos Aliados.
What are the scoops in this quest?
You play Mário, a paperboy in 1942 with a journalist's ambition. At each stop the app tells the story of the place and sets a puzzle, and you gather facts and scoops that could make the front page, including the story of the Portuguese diplomat Aristides de Sousa Mendes.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at São Bento Station and finishes at Igreja de Santo António dos Congregados, right by the station, so the walk ends where it began. Temporary construction work may affect parts of the route, and the app guides you from stop to stop.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take about three hours, walking and puzzles included, over roughly 3.1 km. You can pause at any point, for a coffee or a break, and continue later from where you stopped.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
One ticket covers the whole group playing together on one phone. There is no set time and no group to join: start whenever you like, walk at your own pace and pause when you need to.
What is Porto’s Old Town: Amazing Secrets and Fresh Scoops about?
You join a fictional reporter’s search for a story worth publishing. The game turns old-town Porto into a clue trail of local secrets, puzzles and fresh discoveries.
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 PORTO
A history-led way to explore Porto
Porto’s Old Town: Amazing Secrets and Fresh Scoops 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 Porto to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at São Bento Station and finishes at Igreja de Santo António dos Congregados over 3.1 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 79 min; 3.1 km walking route; 10 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, Portuguese.
