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Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries

created by Miguel
Biologist and traveler – with a love for hidden streets and old buildings

22,00
per group (1-5 people)
play anytime within the next 3 months

(23 customer reviews)

Do you like curious city trivia? On this short self-guided walk in Faro you’ll discover which geological feature protected the city from the 1755 earthquake, learn about a surprising annual parade, and spot sculptures (partially) submerged in the sea. Along the way, solve fun location-based riddles to unlock new directions, recommendations and more local stories!
This playful walk across Faro sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Faro or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.
This experience was originally created by Secret City Trails co-founders, Kristina & Wendy but now maintained by our trail builder in Faro, Miguel.

8 riddles.
45 mins – 1 hours. 1 – 2 km.

Start your experience in front of the church on Largo de São Sebastião.
Finish at Praça Dom Marcelino Franco

Local wonders you’ll discover on this city game ‘Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries’ include:
The famous Igreja do Carmo known for its chapel made of the bones and skulls of monks.
The magnificent cobbled streets.
Mysterious statues (sometimes under water!).
A hidden city entrance (through the old wall).
A lovely rooftop bar with the best cocktails.

Discover Faro centre: statues, ships and sanctuaries city game

Discover the historic centre of Faro with this interactive city game! Experience a city adventure where each solution reveals unexpected hidden details and secret stories. Get surprised by this Portuguese city and learn her best kept secrets. While solving fun riddles, you’ll see some of the most important monuments in Faro. You’ll admire amongst others the Igreja do Carmo and some mysterious statues. 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 old town of Faro, you’ll learn things that are both interesting as well as fun to know. Find a hidden city entrance, drink the best cocktails and try to walk on the cobbled stone streets.

This route, designed by our local creator Miguel, offers an authentic and unforgettable, low-budget experience in Faro. While playing you will discover Faro 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 between 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.

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Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
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December 30, 2025
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Nice and interesting, the stories and places are magnificient, but we do not recommend it when the weather is too sunny.”
July 25, 2024
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Great few hours of activity and saw lots of bits we might have missed otherwise”
September 4, 2023
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Good fun, challenging at times!”
June 22, 2023
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Amazing”
June 11, 2023
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“That was an amazing experience- so much history and great way to see Faro”
April 1, 2023
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Nice game, we learned a lot.”
October 28, 2022
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Very good”
September 10, 2022
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Good after a bumpy start.”
August 23, 2022
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Nice!”
August 19, 2022
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Nice”
August 15, 2022
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Some clues like the black ball were gone. We never could figure out the star shape for the wind direction thing.”
June 28, 2022
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Entertaining and hot”
June 13, 2022
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Very much fun!!! Great!”
May 28, 2022
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Nice”
May 12, 2022
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“It was a lot of fun and an interesting experience.”
May 3, 2022
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Fun way to see Faro and kill some time. There was no sign on the shell monument so we had to google to find the answer. Other than that, it was great fun!”
August 31, 2021
Faro: statues, ships and sanctuaries
“Great”
June 3, 2021

    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!