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City exploration game
Old Town Lisbon: Strange Events
4.51Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 81 min 3.2 km Lisbon App-guided
Play in
EnglishPortuguese
The experience
About this quest
Play a city game to discover the strange events of Lisbon, one of the oldest European capital cities.
You’ll learn about the cultures that are still in today’s Lisbon, sometimes forgotten but more often dissimulated, such as Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors and Portuguese.
Are you ready to find out this city’s mysteries?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
From the Old Convent of the Holy Trinity, a 3.2 km loop takes in Castelo de S. Jorge, the Roman theatre and Lisbon Cathedral, then Arco da Rua Augusta, Carmo and Rossio. First-time visitors, couples and families with school-age children get Lisbon's Roman and Moorish layers in around 80 minutes. Anyone wanting a live guide to question, or an indoor plan for a rainy day, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Wander through Lisbon’s old town discovering its not so known historic sides;
Visit the most iconic squares in Lisbon’s history;
Enjoy panoramic area views over different parts of Lisbon, from the main viewpoints;
Find out what cultures and religions shaped Portugal’s culture.
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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
Lisbon
A · Start
R. Trindade 30, 1200-235 Lisboa, Portugal
B · Finish
Largo Santa Luzia 9, 1100-261 Lisboa, Portugal
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by TakingUThere.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by TakingUThere
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
- Best during the day
- Kid friendly
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where is the old town in Lisbon, and which parts does this walk cover?
The route links the main old town areas in one loop: Igreja de Santa Luzia, São Jorge Castle, the Roman Theatre museum, Lisbon Cathedral, the Baixa with the Monument to King José I and the Rua Augusta Arch, then Carmo Church and square, Rossio Square and the Santa Justa Lift.
Where does the walk start, and how long and far is it?
It starts and finishes at the Old Convent of the Holy Trinity, so you end up back where you began. The route is 3.2 km and takes around 80 minutes of walking and solving. You can pause at any point and continue later, for example to visit the castle or stop for lunch.
Does the route pass the statue of King José I?
Yes. The Monument to King José I is one of the stops, reached after Lisbon Cathedral and just before the Rua Augusta Arch. The app guides you there on foot from the previous stop, tells you the story of the place and sets a puzzle based on what you see around the monument.
Is it a good activity for kids?
It is tagged as kid friendly and recommended for families, and it suits school-age children best. Each puzzle is solved by looking at the place in front of you, which keeps children involved between stops. Plan for a 3.2 km walk and pauses whenever they need a break.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
There is no time slot to book: start whenever you like, preferably during the day, and play at your own pace without a guide or other groups. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, so everyone can follow the route and solve the puzzles together.
What stories does Old Town Lisbon: Strange Events explore?
The quest follows the traces left by Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors and Portuguese people in Lisbon, using a fictional mystery to connect the city’s layered 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.
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A flexible self-guided way to discover Lisbon
Old Town Lisbon: Strange Events 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 Old Convent of the Holy Trinity and finishes at Igreja de Santa Luzia over 3.2 km, with 11 challenge locations. Typical duration: 81 min; 3.2 km walking route; 11 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, Portuguese.
