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Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales

created by Secret City Trails Founders

€24,00
per group (1-5 people)
play anytime within the next 3 months

(77 customer reviews)
What’s so magical about Porto? Discover and experience the answer yourself. On this self-guided and playful walk you follow in the footsteps of our local creator Amanda. You’ll connect with Porto’s City Centre by solving location-specific riddles and unlocking curious local stories – and delicious food and drink recommendations as well. Let’s do some physical effort and make some wonderful memories!
This playful walk across Porto’s striking Old Town 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.

  • 16 riddles.
    2 – 3 hours. 5 km.

    Start on Praça de Carlos Alberto, in front of the war memorial.
    End on Rua de Santa Catarina.

    Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:
    The amazing Azulejos art on the Carmo Church.
    A Baroque architecture wonder – the Clerigos Tower.
    The city’s best lesser-known viewing points.
    Porto’s magnificent Cathedral – Sé do Porto.
    The famous Dom Luís I Bridge.
    The colourful Cais da Ribeira.

    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.

  • Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “The first one was a little bit difficult. The sculpture of Ganimedes is actually not there.”
    February 4, 2025
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Very nice”
    November 9, 2023
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Nice trail”
    September 29, 2023
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Very cool place and overall fun riddles. Some instructions needed to be clearer. Market was closed on Sunday, you can’t cross the street by the train station because of construction”
    September 24, 2023
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Beautiful”
    September 17, 2023
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Good fun!”
    August 31, 2022
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “nice to walk around the oldtown. Take enough brakes.”
    August 22, 2022
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Very nice stroll through Porto”
    July 28, 2022
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “A great way to see Porto”
    July 23, 2022
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Great”
    July 21, 2022
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Awesome”
    July 16, 2022
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Excellent experience to discover hidden and charming places. Although some riddles have to be reviewed”
    July 5, 2022
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Great ways to visit the highlights Not so much if you are looking off the beaten track”
    June 4, 2022
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “A good explore around Porto although one clue was missing due to building works. A great way of seeing the city.”
    May 9, 2022
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Very interesting and definitely worth seeing hidden spots.”
    December 16, 2021
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “We used to live in Porto and yet we found so many amazing views and places. Thank you! :)”
    October 14, 2021
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Brilliant!”
    September 29, 2021
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Very interesting way to explore the city, we liked it very much”
    September 9, 2021
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “fabulous mix of history, views, sites and clues – just the right amount of riddles and time”
    July 29, 2021
    Porto’s city centre: alleys, views and tales
    “Awesome way of seeing the city”
    October 2, 2020

    • 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!

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