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Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter

created by Rachel
Known as Rae, local, always looking for the best places within Barcelona

26,00
per group (1-5 people)
play anytime within the next 3 months

(14 customer reviews)

Ready for a challenging and exciting game? Enter the streets of the picturesque Born neighbourhood—bursting with old school medieval charm, vibrant hipster art, culture, and a spectacular culinary scene. As you triumphantly solve riddles you will be privy to our favourite spots, local haunts, and plenty of recommendations to enjoy after you succeed in your quest!
This playful walk through the Born area sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Barcelona or just landed here, this experience will give you a whole new perspective on its curiosities and delights, leaving you eager to learn more!

16 riddles.
2 – 3 hours. 2.8 km.

Start at Palau de la Musica.
End your adventure at El Born Centre Cultural.

Local wonders you’ll discover on this city game through Barcelona’s El Born include:
The Arc de Triumf.
Parc Ciutadella.
Santa Maria del Mar Church.
The picturesque Passage del Born.

Discover Barcelona: secrets of the El Born city game

Discover the El Born area of Barcelona with this interactive city game! Experience a city adventure where each solution reveals unexpected hidden details and secret stories. Get surprised by this neighbourhood and learn her best kept secrets. While solving fun riddles, you’ll see some of the most important monuments in Barcelona’s El Born district. You’ll admire amongst others the Arc de Triumf and the Santa Maria del Mar Church. During the trail, we will also take you off the beaten path so you will get to see lesser known sights. When hunting for details that guide you through the streets in the El Born area of Barcelona, you’ll learn things that are both interesting as well as fun to know. Find a picturesque passage, enjoy the lush green Parc Ciutadella and see the work of one of Barcelona’s most important artists.

This route, designed by our local creator Mandy, offers an authentic and unforgettable, low-budget experience in Barcelona. While playing you will discover the El Born district in El Born and the secrets of the historic centre. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a curious newcomer, this city game promises enjoyment for couples, groups of friends, and families alike. This discovery walk brings you to lesser-known areas in town that are worth to be seen.

Play 7 days a week, during daylight hours!

 

You’ll receive an email with a link to your game. The link to the game is valid up to 3 months after the purchase. By tapping the play button your game magically opens in your phone’s browser. No downloads. Super easy.

If it rains, take a break and wait for some sunshine, you can continue where you left off, or share the email with your teammates in case you run out of battery.

We recommend playing in a team of 1-5 people.

Check our frequently asked questions or read our terms & conditions.

Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter
“Fun not too hard interesting facts”
July 10, 2024
Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter
“Extremely well written, researched and fun!”
June 3, 2024
Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter
“We got lost a lot but had a good time”
October 19, 2023
Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter
“Amazing”
September 28, 2023
Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter
“Brilliant introduction to a great part of Barcelona!”
April 15, 2023
Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter
“Our party really enjoy this game, full of fun and exciting riddles to solve.”
April 11, 2023
Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter
“It was so fun! We’re so happy to have been able to learn more about our beloved neighborhood”
March 22, 2023
Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter
“It was an amazing experience to explore the neighborhood”
February 11, 2023
Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter
“really good!”
January 3, 2023
Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter
“What a nice area, Lively square, bars, boutiques. We would never have found these without this trail.”
November 14, 2022
Barcelona: a cultural riddle route in popular El Born quarter
“It was reslly worth the money, sometimes we found it quite hard. But we hot a really great insight in the Born quarter”
April 22, 2022

    1. Choose your game

    All our trails are created by locals. Buy the one that intrigues you the most. After the purchase, you’ll receive a link to your game via email.

    2. Ready, set, go!

    Go to the game’s starting location indicated in the email (play anytime up to 3 months from the purchase). Tap the Play button and the game will magically open in your phone’s browser!

    3. Find secrets

    With each riddle solved, new cryptic directions will take you from one hidden gem to the next. You’ll unlock local stories and recommendations on your way too!

    4. Win!

    Play for the fastest time and get listed on our leaderboard. Or, take your time and share your best adventure photo using #secretcitytrails. Both might lead to a free game!