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City exploration game
Discover Tarifa Through the Eyes of an Alchemist
4.82Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 62 min 1.5 km Tarifa App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
IN ENGLISH - EN ESPAÑOL - IN ITALIANO
🔊 TEXT LISTENING OPTION AVAILABLE 🔊
🔊 TEXT LISTENING OPTION AVAILABLE 🔊
Play a city game and go on an interesting walking tour, where you will follow clues and solve puzzles to discover amazing places, curiosities, and stories about Tarifa, while following an inner journey that shows what the eyes can’t see.
You can explore the place by yourself, without a guide! Once downloaded, you have it forever: play as many times as you want, change the language, listen to it 🤩
Are you ready to explore?
You can explore the place by yourself, without a guide! Once downloaded, you have it forever: play as many times as you want, change the language, listen to it 🤩
Are you ready to explore?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting and finishing at Puerta de Jerez, this 1.5 km loop through Tarifa's walled old town passes Iglesia San Mateo, the Mirador and Castillo Guzmán el Bueno, pairing puzzles with an alchemist's inner journey. Curious visitors, couples and friends with about an hour free will enjoy it. If you want a live guide to question or more than a short stroll inside the walls, pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Explore emblematic spots of Tarifa's town center by yourself, without a guide
Learn about its history and legends
Pick up interesting and not-so-known stories about the city
Play a fun city exploration game
Once downloaded, you have it forever: play as many times as you want, change the language, pause it, and resume it!
Listening option available
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.82 / 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
Tarifa
A · Start
C. Silos, 1, 11380 Tarifa, Cádiz, España
B · Finish
C. Coronel Francisco Valdés, 16b, 11380 Tarifa, Cádiz, España
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Cris Belo.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Cris Belo
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
- 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
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the alchemist walk in Tarifa?
It is a self-guided city game in Tarifa's old town. You follow clues and solve puzzles to find places, curiosities and stories about Tarifa, while the story follows an inner journey that shows what the eyes can't see. You play it on your phone, without a guide.
What will we see in Tarifa on this route?
The stops include Boquete de la Cilla, Puerta del Retiro, Iglesia San Mateo, the Casa de la Cultura, a mirador, the Ayuntamiento (town hall), Castillo Guzmán el Bueno, Plaza del Ángel and the Mercado cubierto, finishing back at Puerta de Jerez.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
It starts at Puerta de Jerez and loops back there at the end. The walk covers about 1.5 km and takes about an hour. You can start whenever you like, with no time slot to book.
Which languages is it available in, and can we listen instead of read?
You can play in English, Spanish or Italian and switch language when you want. There is a text listening option, so the stories can be heard rather than read. Once downloaded, you can replay it as many times as you like.
Can we pause, and do we need tickets for any attractions?
Yes, you can pause and continue later. If the weather turns cold, you can step inside to warm up at almost any location in the game. No attraction tickets are needed to complete the route.
What is the Tarifa Alchemist quest about?
The game uses an alchemist’s perspective to connect a fictional inner journey with Tarifa’s places, curiosities and stories. It is self-guided, with no tour guide or fixed start time.
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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Explore Questo giftsHISTORY AND CULTURE IN TARIFA
A history-led way to explore Tarifa
Discover Tarifa Through the Eyes of an Alchemist 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 Tarifa to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Puerta de Jerez and finishes at Boquete de la Cilla over 1.5 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 62 min; 1.5 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, Spanish, Italian, German.
