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City exploration game
Old Town Lisbon: Strange Events
4.51Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 81 min 3.2 km Lisbon App-guided
Play in
EnglishPortuguese
The experience
About this quest
Play a city game to discover the strange events of Lisbon, one of the oldest European capital cities.
You’ll learn about the cultures that are still in today’s Lisbon, sometimes forgotten but more often dissimulated, such as Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors and Portuguese.
Are you ready to find out this city’s mysteries?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
First-time visitors, couples and families with school-age children who want Lisbon's old town in a single walk: Carmo, Rossio, the Rua Augusta arch, the cathedral, the Roman theatre and the castle, with stories of the Romans, Moors and other peoples who shaped the city. Plan on close to three hours in daylight. If 3.2 km on foot is too much for your group, or you want a live guide to question, choose something shorter.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Wander through Lisbon’s old town discovering its not so known historic sides;
Visit the most iconic squares in Lisbon’s history;
Enjoy panoramic area views over different parts of Lisbon, from the main viewpoints;
Find out what cultures and religions shaped Portugal’s culture.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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
Lisbon
A · Start
R. Trindade 30, 1200-235 Lisboa, Portugal
B · Finish
Largo Santa Luzia 9, 1100-261 Lisboa, Portugal
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by TakingUThere.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by TakingUThere
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
- Kid friendly
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lisbon's old town, and which parts does this walk cover?
The route runs through the heart of old Lisbon: from the Carmo area down to Rossio Square and the Baixa, past the Arco da Rua Augusta and the Monument to King José I, then up to Lisbon Cathedral, the Roman theatre museum, Castelo de S. Jorge and Igreja de Santa Luzia.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the Old Convent of the Holy Trinity and finishes at Igreja de Santa Luzia. It is not a loop, so you end up on the far side of the old town from where you began, close to Castelo de S. Jorge.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take close to three hours, including walking and solving the puzzles, over about 3.2 km. You can pause at any point and continue later, so it is easy to stop for lunch or a coffee along the way. It is best played during the day.
Is it suitable for children, and can we play as a group?
Yes. The quest is tagged kid friendly and recommended for families, and it suits school-age children who can manage close to three hours on foot. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the same route.
Do we need to book a time slot?
No. There is no group to join and no guide to meet, so you can start whenever you like. Go to the Old Convent of the Holy Trinity, open the game on your phone and it leads you from stop to stop.
What stories does Old Town Lisbon: Strange Events explore?
The quest follows the traces left by Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors and Portuguese people in Lisbon, using a fictional mystery to connect the city’s layered history.
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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A flexible self-guided way to discover Lisbon
Old Town Lisbon: Strange Events is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route starts at Old Convent of the Holy Trinity and finishes at Igreja de Santa Luzia over 3.2 km, with 11 challenge locations. Typical duration: 81 min; 3.2 km walking route; 11 challenge locations
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English, Portuguese.
