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Porto’s Jardins do Palacio de Cristal: fairytale views and better conversations

created by Secret City Trail Founders
13 reviews

€21,00 per group (1-5 people)

Play anytime within the next 3 months

Do you wonder where fairytales take their inspiration from? On this discovery walk, you’ll explore one of the most magical places in Porto – the Gardens of the Crystal Palace. Yes, it is as amazing as it sounds! As you solve location-based riddles created by our co-founders, Wendy and Kristina, you’ll unlock directions for breathtaking views, hidden passages, intriguing statues and gorgeous art. To make this walk even more memorable, we’ll share curious conversation starters. We’ll invite you to share with each other where you want to travel next, or if you have to relive one day of your life forever – which day do you choose. You’ll get to know these stunning gardens – and each other – so much better.
This playful walk across Porto’s Jardins do Palácio de Cristal sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Porto or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next. This trail is also available in Portuguese.

We know you’ll love our experiences, but if this is your first, rest assured - you can solve up to three riddles and still get a full refund, or in case of the Wonder Walks - all subscription plans come with one week free trial. See our T&Cs here.

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13 riddles.
1 – 2 hours.

Start at the main entrance of Jardins do Palácio de Cristal.
End at Cais das Pedras.

Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:
The most charming and mysterious areas of the Gardens of the Crystal Palace.
Truly magnificent views – have your camera ready!
The beautiful Saint Jerónimo Fountain.
The striking mansion of the Romantic Museum of Quinta da Macieirinha.
Cute restaurants with river views along Cais das Pedras.

Play 7 days a week, between 09.00 and 17.00.

 

You’ll receive an email with a link to your game. 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.

We know you’ll love our discovery games, but if this is your first, rest assured, you can play up to 3 riddles and still get a full refund.

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

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13 reviews for Porto’s Jardins do Palacio de Cristal: fairytale views and better conversations

  1. Serious! –

    It was fun!! (But we got stuck on riddle 12!)

  2. We are lost –

    Enjoyable but you need to be fit

  3. Team Zub –

    It was great!

  4. Feestbeesten –

    Nice walk

  5. The youngsters –

    A nice way to experience the park and a part of the city.

  6. EelkeIsTryingItOut –

    no comment

  7. Drinky winky –

    nice walk

  8. BluePeacocks –

    So fun! Amazing views from the garden and by the water.

  9. Os rebeldes –

    no comment

  10. Os Novatos –

    We loved to see the statues in details! The garden is so beautiful!… Sadly there is no history about the places we passed…per example, we are still curious about the grave?

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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 6 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!

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Designation | Improvement of digital skills and brand positioning (Reforço das ferramentas digitais e posicionamento da marca)
Project ID| LISBOA-02-0853-FEDER-041111
Specific Goal |  Reinforcing the competitiveness of SMEs
Intervention Area | Lisbon
Beneficiary Entity | COSMIKPANTHER LDA

Approval Date| 26-02-2019
Starting Date| 12-01-2018
Ending Date| 30-11-2020
Total Eligible Cost | 52.153,13 EUR
Financial Support from the European Union| FEDER – 20.861,25 EUR

Expected/Obtained Objectives, Activities and Results: Secret City Trails is gamifying city experiences through cryptic and playful discovery games. In that context, the main aim of the project is to improve the digital skills and to strength the positioning and design of the brand (Secret City Trails) for the international market.
The planned investments include: 1. the creation of a mobile application; 2. the structuring and implementation of brand positioning and communication strategy for target markets; 3. the trademark registration in Portugal/EU, Singapore and USA; 4. the hiring of highly qualified technical staff.

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