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From Cervantes to Shakespeare in Valladolid: The Route of the English Ambassador:

Cervantes was living in Valladolid and had just published Don Quixote when an English delegation arrived to ratify the Peace Treaty of London. A few days after they left, a mysterious murder happened at the door of Cervantes' house. This game takes you to the historical events that happened in 1605, when Valladolid was the proud capital of Spain. Characters and events are taken from historical records. The few invented elements are inspired on the fictional creations of Shakespeare and Cervantes
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🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English · 🇪🇸 Español
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An evening of adventure for less than two coffees

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1

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Places you will visit

9

You will walk

2500 steps

Total distance

1.9 km

Highlights

    What if Shakespeare came along with the English embassy that arrived in Valladolid while Cervantes was living here? What if the crime that happened at Cervantes doorstep was the consequence of this visit? Follow William Shakespeare and Isabela, a Spanish-English lady, to find out what happened in this city four-hundred years ago.

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Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

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The mission: Your story in Valladolid

William Shakespeare comes to Valladolid as one of the members of an embassy. He will meet Isabela (la Española-Inglesa), a girl who was taken as a prisoner from Cadiz by the English during the war and was raised there by the family of her captors.

Even though she is beautiful, her face is disfigured because she was poisoned by a jealous lady.

Having lost her beauty she has lost her worth and is allowed to leave the court, but the late Queen Elizabeth gave her some jewels that she brings along.

Good to know before you play

  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
  • Audio Stories
  • Fun to do as a couple

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

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Valeria Balzani

29 May 2026

Adeline Le Bras

30 Apr 2026

magpiehouse28

20 Oct 2025
Great way to explore a little of Valladolid whilst discovering important historical facts. Route is easy and takes in some gorgeous buildings and monuments. Clues were all easy which was fine for us. The story was interesting and engaging. We could have played in Spanish but chose English instead. Everything was clear and well explained.Highly recommended.

Berta Cano

19 Oct 2025

Isabelica

27 May 2025

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Created by
Berta Cano

Teacher of English Literature and History at the Univeristy of Valladolid

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