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Madrid: Highlights & Hidden Gems

created by Melissaa former tour guide turned foodie writer.
87 reviews

€24,00 per group (1-5 people)

Play anytime within the next 3 months

Curious about what makes Madrid so special? Discover and experience it yourself on this self-guided and fun walk. You’ll be following in the footsteps of Mellisa, a former tour guide turned food writer. Starting in the city’s sunniest spot you’ll be solving location-based riddles to unlock directions for magnificent architectural wonders of the Spanish capital, a cute local bakery (a true hidden gem!), vibrant street art, best spots for authentic tapas, and… well, let it be a secret for now!

This playful walk across Madrid sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Madrid 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.
1,5 – 2,5 hours. 2 – 3 km.

Start at the centre, in the city’s ‘sunniest’ spot, Puerta del Sol.
End on Madrid’s most famous street for tapas, Calle Cava Baja!

Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:
A cute local bakery Pasteleria La Mallorquina.
One of Madrid’s most famous streets for tapas, Calle Cava Baja.
The impressive and majestic Palacio Real.
The neoclassical architecture of Almudena Cathedral.
The beautiful Plaza de Isabel II.

Play Monday – Sunday from 9:00 and 21:00.

 

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.

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

87 reviews for Madrid: Highlights & Hidden Gems

  1. SoMa –

    Really enjoyed it. Could have played longer!

  2. Team Vik –

    no comment

  3. LonelyFrenchie –

    An original way to discover the city, especially for a single person!

  4. Les Pfastattois –

    no comment

  5. Supervivientes –

    no comment

  6. Evard –

    Wonderful experience exploring Madrid with our daughter and her study abroad friends – purple rules!

  7. Las Chicas –

    Really great experience !!!

  8. DonCarlos&theChicks –

    Great Madrid stories

  9. Pepas the Pigs –

    Wonderful experience! It was really nice to discover so many things, some of which we would never be able to without this game!

  10. Mamba –

    no comment
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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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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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