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Secrets of Porto: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

About this experience

Discover Porto like never before with the Secrets of Porto City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories!

This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Porto while exploring famous spots such as the Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto Cathedral, the Igreja do Carmo, the Miradouro da Vitória, the Hospital de Santo António, the Porta do Olival and the Escadas da Vitória. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues.

During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Porto perfect for every type of explorer.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Self-guided Exploration Game
  • Fun facts and information about the highlights you’ll discover
  • Instructions and play link for the activity

Not included

  • Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
  • In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)

Itinerary and highlights

Discover Porto in a fun and interactive way with the Secrets of Porto City Game, a self-guided scavenger hunt and walking tour through the historic centre of Porto, Portugal. This GPS-based exploration game combines sightseeing with puzzles, riddles and creative photo challenges as you uncover hidden stories around the Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto Cathedral and the Igreja do Carmo. Perfect for tourists, friends, families and team outings, this self-guided walking tour of Porto can be played solo or in groups.

The City Game Porto takes about 2 hours and you play at your own pace. One ticket is valid for 1 to 4 people; for larger groups simply purchase extra tickets. Choose a start date and time when booking, then begin whenever it suits you. A smartphone with an internet connection is required. Your Porto adventure starts at the Igreja do Carmo.

After booking, you receive an email with a direct game link. Head to the start location and open the link on your phone - the game runs straight in your browser, so there is no app to download, no guide to meet and no building to enter. Pause anytime and continue later, for a flexible adventure through Porto.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • After booking you receive an email with instructions and your game link. Meet at the Igreja do Carmo in Porto, open the link on your phone and start your adventure! The game runs in your browser - no app download and no host needed. Bring a charged phone with data and GPS on.

Languages and tickets

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  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • City Game

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Difficulty level: Intermediate
  • Duration: Around 2 hours
  • Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets)
  • Start anytime: Choose your start date and time when booking, then play whenever you like
  • Required: Smartphone with an internet connection
  • How to play: After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Simply head to Igreja do Carmo, open the link on your phone, and start your journey through Porto. You can pause the game anytime and continue later, making it the perfect flexible adventure for your own schedule.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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