Guimarães Medieval Quest: Break the Curse and Save the City

New1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Questo

About this activity

Guimarães, Portugal. An ancient curse has been triggered: five descendants of the Moorish kings have unwittingly arrived in the city, and according to medieval legend, the rivers will rise and swallow everything until the city sinks into the sea. You are the only one who can stop it.

This self-guided city game uses the Questo app to lead you through 11 chapters across 2.2 km of Guimarães' UNESCO World Heritage center. Start anytime near the castle, play at your own pace, and race against a rising tide through medieval legends. No guide or fixed schedule: just you and a sword to find.

Your route takes in the heart of medieval Guimarães: the nearly thousand-year-old castle, the Romanesque Igreja de São Miguel, the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, the Praça de São Tiago on the Camino de Santiago, the ancient olive tree at Largo da Oliveira, and the medieval city walls.

Suitable for all ages and groups. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. The game is available every day at any hour.

What's included

✓Real history at every stop, from Portugal's founding battle to its first royal baptism
✓Immersive curse-breaking storyline through 900 years of Guimarães' medieval legends
✓Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace
✓One device fits up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience
✓Self-guided medieval quest through Guimarães' UNESCO World Heritage center
✓Interactive puzzles at the castle, Dukes of Bragança Palace, and Largo da Oliveira

Not included

✕Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Meeting and pickup

The game starts at the statue of Afonso Henriques. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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