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Barcelona’s Ciutat Vella quarter: secret alleys and stunning squares

created by Rachelnown as Rae, local, always looking for the best places within Barcelona
54 reviews

€26,00 per group (1-5 people)

Play anytime within the next 3 months

Why do so many people fall in love with Barcelona? Discover and experience the answer yourself on this fun and self-guided walk across the Old City’s charming streets. Our local creator Rachel, shares her favourite places and stories of the area. As you solve curious location-based riddles, you will unlock directions for hidden gems, such as incredible stained-glass works, intriguing statues, cool street art, and authentic local bars. Get ready to immerse yourself in Barcelona’s unique buzz and vibrant colours!

This playful walk across Barcelona’s Ciuatat Vella sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Barcelona or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.

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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11 riddles.
1 – 2,5 hours. 2 – 3 km.

Start in front of the fountain on Plaça Reial.
End near the Main Post Office of Barcelona.

Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:
The stunning Plaça Reial.
Gaudi’s vibrant art.
The gorgeous church of Santa Maria del Pi and its impressive stained-glass windows.
The nostalgic square of Sant Felip Neri.
Archeological site inside the cultural centre of El Born.

Play seven days a week, starting between 10:00-17:00.

 

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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54 reviews for Barcelona’s Ciutat Vella quarter: secret alleys and stunning squares

  1. Bozzi’s –

    no comment

  2. Fordfish –

    no comment

  3. Lewangoalski –

    Difficult questions, takes a long time and we had fun

  4. JustAsh –

    Such a fun experience! I know it says to do this in the day…. We tried it at night and couldn’t see or gain access to some
    of the clues. We still had a blast and I would highly recommend as this takes you on a true journey through the Gothic Quarters.

  5. Barca Beasts –

    Fun

  6. Fry Babies –

    Perfect combination of tourist attractions and hidden treasures.

  7. viva mexico –

    Super happy

  8. Wild-Bottom –

    Great fun to see lots of different buildings!

  9. Pikachu –

    Very funny. Good family moment

  10. RedHot Chili Isbeans –

    Five star

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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 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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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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