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Self Guided Scavenger Hunt in Portimao

About this experience

This activity has been designed by a local ‘expert’, who has created a fun experience that takes you to some of the town’s highlights and the lesser-known places, away from all the tourists. The puzzles are designed to help you experience the place from a different perspective – using landmarks, murals, statues etc - and you’ll even learn some ‘fun facts’ along the way.

The self guided aspect of this activity means that you can rush through as fast as you like or stop for a drink or something to eat as you like. The app remembers your progress and even allows you to complete your adventure another day.

We aim to strike a fun balance between challenging puzzles, a fun outing with friends and family and a pleasant walk around outside.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

Storytelling walking tour
Storytelling walking tour: The Storytelling Tour is designed for people who want to explore Portimao without the puzzles, includes extra information.
SKU: PW11-WLK
Self Guided Puzzle Adventure
Self Guided Puzzle Adventure: Adventure Hunt is an interactive experience that combines elements of scavenger hunts, treasure trails, and escape rooms.
SKU: PW10-STD-EN

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Dutch (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • The app for this activity is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German and Dutch

Not included

  • Live guide
  • Mobile phone with access to the internet and GPS

Itinerary and highlights

Adventure Hunt is an ideal shore excursion in Portimao. It is a new outdoor escape room experience, similar to treasure hunts and scavenger hunts. Each puzzle uses items in plain sight. They might be murals, statues, buildings or landmarks. The questions are designed to make you think and pay attention, making for a fun group activity.

Adventure Hunt is an interactive experience that blends sightseeing with problem-solving and encourages you to be observant and pay attention to your surroundings to find the clues and solve the riddles.

Use our Adventure Hunt App to guide you along the 2km trail, taking you along the promenade and through the old quarter, finding landmarks, solving puzzles, and uncovering ‘fun facts’ along the way.

Follow the painted path to locate the artist among the Ribeirinha’s marble statues, spot the difference in one of the city’s decorative murals, find the hidden lions at Palacio do Sapal, and solve the equation outside the Igreja do Colegio.

We have a second option in Portimao - a walking tour with no puzzles. Select your preferred option at checkout. The walking tour follows a similar route but with more stories and history of the area and its past.

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

Meeting and pickup information

  • This is a self guided tour - no one will meet you. To start your activity, simply follow a link in your Viator booking confirmation and complete the form on our website with your Name, eMail address and booking confirmation number. We will email you everything you need!

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Dutch — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Adventure Hunt

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Dutch (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–10; Adult tickets: age 11+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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