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City exploration game
Downtown San Sebastian: The Identity Mystery
4.29Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 84 min 3.4 km San Sebastián App-guided
Play in
EnglishSpanish
The experience
About this quest
Play a city exploration game and discover the beautiful downtown area of San Sebastian. Along the way, you'll uncover the history behind the neighborhood's continuing popularity.
Explore parks and buildings created over a century ago with both British and French inspiration, giving the city its unique stately style. Wander through the charming and picturesque town, basking in the rich history of its culture and for a moment become part of that special feeling that is San Sebastian.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples, families and visitors who would rather solve puzzles than follow a guide will enjoy this 3.4 km stroll from the Nautic Club past La Concha bay, the cathedral and the Kursaal, learning how British and French influences shaped the city's stately centre. Allow about 2.5 hours, ideally in daylight. If you mainly want the narrow lanes of the Old Town or a live guide to answer questions, choose another route.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Go back to the early 20th century to experience the heart of the city's Belle Epoque.
Discover elegant historic buildings, along with their secrets.
Find yourself surrounded by two different beaches and the river that divided the city into two areas.
Learn why, historically speaking, local Sansebastianers do not like neither the French nor the British very much!
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Good times. In their words.
4.29 / 5
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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
San Sebastián
A · Start
Ijentea Kalea, 9, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
B · Finish
Alameda del Blvd., 3, 20003 San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Local Experts Tours.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Local Experts Tours
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
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What will I see on a self-guided walk through downtown San Sebastián?
The route covers 12 stops in the elegant centre: Nautic Club, City Hall, La Concha bay, the Good Shepherd Cathedral, the Post Office Headquarters, Maria Cristina Bridge, Promenade of France, Puente de Santa Catalina, the Kursaal, Victoria Eugenia Antzokia, Gipuzkoa Plaza and Bretxa market.
Is there a quiz or game to play while exploring San Sebastián?
Yes. This is a city exploration game played on your phone. The app leads you from place to place, tells the story of each one and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you. You can start any time, with no group to join.
Does the route pass a market in San Sebastián?
Yes. The walk finishes at Bretxa market, the last of its 12 stops, after passing the Kursaal, Victoria Eugenia Antzokia and Gipuzkoa Plaza. It makes a natural place to end the game.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts at the Nautic Club and finishes at Bretxa market, so it is not a loop. The route is 3.4 km and most players take about 2.5 hours, walking and puzzles included. You can pause and continue later.
Can we play as a family or group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes. The quest is recommended for families and couples, and one ticket covers the whole group playing together. There is no set start time and no guide to meet, so you begin whenever you like. It is best played during the day.
What does the Downtown San Sebastián quest explore?
The route focuses on the city centre’s parks, buildings and history, including its British and French influences. A fictional identity mystery creates the clue-led journey through these real places.
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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OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN SAN SEBASTIÁN
A detective-style mission through San Sebastián
Downtown San Sebastian: The Identity Mystery is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.
The route starts at Nautic Club and finishes at Bretxa market over 3.4 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 84 min; 3.4 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English, Spanish.
