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Secrets & Poetry in Barcelona – Unlock a Hidden Legacy
4.7Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 113 min 3.8 km Barcelona App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Barcelona is calling, not just with its beauty—but with a hidden story waiting to be told.
Follow Alba, a literature student at the University of Barcelona, as she embarks on a poetic journey to uncover her great-grandfather’s long-buried secrets. A mysterious letter has arrived, filled with cryptic words and heartfelt riddles, asking her to unlock the true meaning behind his life’s work.
Walk through the city's most inspiring corners, solve puzzles crafted from verses and visuals, and discover hidden layers of art, love, and memory. This quest is perfect for friends and families seeking real-world connection, curiosity, and culture. Will you help Alba preserve her great-grandfather’s legacy—or let it fade away?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Literature lovers, students and friends drawn to Catalan poets, visual poems and public art rather than Gaudí will enjoy this. Over about two and a quarter hours and 3.8 km you follow a student decoding her great-grandfather's letter, solving verse-based puzzles from the University of Barcelona to Joan Salvat-Papasseit. If you mainly want Gaudí's buildings or a live guide to quiz, choose another walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
In this route, you will see places like these: The University of Barcelona historical building, where many still study literature and math in its halls and cloisters.
Plaça del Rei, where medieval tourneys used to be held.
El Born, a walkable neighborhood, rich in history, with design boutiques, amazing restaurants and very good vibes.
From people who played this quest
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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
Barcelona
A · Start
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
B · Finish
Pg. de Colom, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, 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 David Almansa.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by David Almansa
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
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at the University of Barcelona and finishes at Joan Salvat-Papasseit, so it does not end where it began. Along the way there are 13 stops in all, including Monument al llibre, Plaça de Catalunya, Barcino, Fossar de les Moreres and La cara de Barcelona.
How long does it take and how far do you walk?
Most players take around two and a quarter hours, including walking and solving the puzzles, and cover about 3.8 km. Make sure your phone is fully charged or bring a power bank, since the whole game is played on your phone.
Does the route pass the kissing wall mural in Barcelona?
Yes. The mural El món neix en cada besada is one of the stops, reached after Plaça de Catalunya and before Barcino. The app leads you there, tells you the story of the place and sets a puzzle based on what you see in front of you.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the walk. There is no set time slot and no group to join: you start whenever you like, at your own pace, with the app guiding you from stop to stop instead of a live guide.
Can we pause the quest and finish it later?
Yes. You can pause at any point, take a break for food or a rest, and continue later from where you stopped. That makes the roughly two and a quarter hours of walking and puzzles easy to split up if you prefer.
What is the story behind Secrets & Poetry in Barcelona?
Alba, a literature student, receives a mysterious letter about her great-grandfather’s work. You help her follow poetic clues through Barcelona before a rival can erase the legacy.
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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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN BARCELONA
A history-led way to explore Barcelona
Secrets & Poetry in Barcelona – Unlock a Hidden Legacy 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 Barcelona to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at University of Barcelona and finishes at Joan Salvat-Papasseit over 3.8 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 113 min; 3.8 km walking route; 13 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.
