Jogue ao seu ritmo · cerca de 104 min 2 km Colombo Guiado pela app
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A experiência
Sobre esta experiência
Colombo Fort is filled with old buildings, each telling a unique story and each building worth saving.
Join a fictional heritage-conservation mission to uncover the stories behind eleven buildings. Perfect for history lovers, heritage conservationists, curious locals, and anyone who loves a treasure hunt style walk.
Please note that the buildings at some stops are not open during weekends or public holidays. You will still be able to undertake the challenge but not be able to view the interior.
É para si?
Para quem é
Architecture lovers, curious locals and history-minded travellers join a fictional conservation mission to uncover the stories behind eleven buildings in Colombo Fort, from the Old Dutch Hospital to the Grand Oriental Hotel. It is an easy treasure-hunt walk of about 2 km with audio stories, fine for families with school-age children. Visitors set on seeing inside every building should avoid weekends and public holidays, when some stops are closed.
O que torna esta quest especial
Destaques
Walk from the Fort's last surviving Dutch gate to a 1684 foundation stone hidden inside a supermarket and a monument that isn't what it claims, ending with art and coffee at Radicle.
For the full experience, a visit on a weekday (8am - 3pm) is recommended, as some buildings are closed on weekends & public holidays and open only briefly on weekdays.
De quem jogou esta quest
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Do telemóvel para as ruas
Um passeio que se transforma numa aventura.
1
Abre a app. A aventura começa.
Escolhe o teu passe e abre a aventura na app Questo. Ela guia-te desde o ponto de partida.
2
Sai à rua. Segue a tua curiosidade.
Descobre lugares e histórias a pé. Para para um café ou uma fotografia e retoma onde ficaste.
3
Resolve um enigma. Celebrem juntos.
Procurem respostas à vossa volta, resolvam enigmas e desfrutem de cada «Conseguimos!».
Descubra lugares através de histórias e pistas na app
Visita guiada a pé
Ouça histórias e faça perguntas a um guia
2 / 4
Ritmo
Esta quest
Faça uma pausa para uma fotografia, um café ou para observar melhor
Visita guiada a pé
Normalmente segue o horário do guia
3 / 4
Companhia
Esta quest
Explore com o seu grupo ou a sós
Visita guiada a pé
Estão disponíveis visitas privadas e em grupos partilhados
4 / 4
Orientação
Esta quest
Indicações e desafios na app Questo
Visita guiada a pé
Explicações de um guia ao vivo
As características e condições variam consoante a experiência. Consulte os detalhes antes de reservar.
Bom saber antes de jogar
Hidden History
Step Into the Story
Family favourite
Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
Audio Stories
Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
Algumas respostas antes de partir
Perguntas frequentes
Where does the Colombo Fort heritage walk start and finish?
It starts at the Commercial Bank Corporate Branch and finishes back at the same building, so you end where you began. In between, the route passes stops such as the Old Dutch Hospital Complex, the Old Clock Tower, St. Peter's Church and the Grand Oriental Hotel.
How long does the walk take and how far is it?
Plan on around 1.5 to 2 hours to cover about 2 km and eleven buildings. There is no time slot to book: you start whenever you like, and you can pause the quest and pick it up again later if you want a break.
Can I do it on a weekend or public holiday?
Yes, you can still complete the whole challenge. Some of the buildings on the route are not open on weekends or public holidays, though, so on those days you will see them from outside only and will not be able to view the interiors.
Is it suitable for children?
It is rated easy and tagged as a family favourite, with audio stories and treasure-hunt style puzzles that school-age children can enjoy. The walk is mostly outdoors in the Fort, so bring hats, sunscreen and enough water for everyone.
Do we need a ticket each, and what should we bring?
One ticket covers your whole group, and you play on your phone with no guide or fixed start time. Charge your phone fully before you set off or carry a power bank, since the app runs the route, stories and puzzles.