Old Town Santiago: A Stroll Through History
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Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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About this quest
This quest will lead you past the most important sights and places in the beautiful old town of Santiago de Compostela. Follow the directions and solve different riddles to learn interesting and surprising facts about Santiago's history.
While doing so, you will pass by a lot of bars and restaurants that invite you to take a break and try some of Santiago's famous tapas!
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Pass by the most important sights in the old town of Santiago de Compostela as well as some lesser known places
Learn interesting facts about the places you visit.
A fun a informative way to get to know the city
Plenty of places to stop and enjoy some typical food and drinks
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Your walk, at a glance
Santiago de Compostela
Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spanien
Rúa do Franco, 13, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spanien
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 2.7 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 118 min
- Languages
- EN · FR · DE · ES
- If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
- No attractions ticket(s) required
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Created by Anja Bo.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
A history-led way to explore Santiago de Compostela
Old Town Santiago: A Stroll Through History 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 Santiago de Compostela to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Praza do Obradoiro and finishes at Dakar over 2.7 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 118 min; 2.7 km walking route; 12 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, German, Spanish, French.