Secrets of
Lisbon

Self-Guided Secrets of Lisbon Exploration Game

Unleash Lisbon’s Legendary Spirit! Explore sunlit streets and ocean-kissed squares as you join Vasco da Gama’s quest to reclaim the compass that follows the heart’s true desire, each clue pulling you into the city’s vibrant mix of history and life!

About Secrets of Lisbon

Embark on a self-guided, GPS-based exploration game in the historic center of Lisbon with our City Game Lisbon. Leveraging your smartphone, navigate through the city’s charming streets, solving puzzles, riddles and engaging in photo challenges that reveal Lisbon’s rich history, unique culture, and hidden peculiarities. This immersive game is designed for everyone – it equally appeals to visitors keen on discovering Lisbon’s unknown corners and locals interested in rediscovering their magnificent city. Whether you’re a solo explorer or in a company of your favorite people – be it your partner, family or group of friends, the City Game Lisbon ensures a fun and enlightening experience for all.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Lisbon, Rua Augusta Arch

Start, pause & continue whenever you want

Play on your smartphone, no downloads needed

1-4 people per smartphone

What you’ll experience during the game

Experience Lisbon in a whole new way through our engaging and interactive City Game. Each playthrough combines not only the excitement of exploration but also the thrill of solving riddles and challenges. As you venture through the iconic Rua Augusta Arch, dip into the market square atmosphere at the Historic Tram Viewpoint, and step onto the lively Pink Street, a myriad of lesser-known locations around Lisbon city also await your arrival, each unveiling parts of the immersive story that defines this exploration game.

By solving puzzles and participating in creative photo challenges, the mysteries of Lisbon are yours to unravel. This engaging process helps you earn points, unlock useful hints, and advance towards solving the final mystery that Lisbon holds. The game can be paused and resumed whenever you want, allowing you to soak in the sights and sounds of places like the Waterfront Fish Spot and the City Stairway at your leisure. For the competitive spirited, a high leaderboard position serves as a recognition of your puzzle mastery. From the bustling Praça do Comércio to the quiet sunlit viewpoint at Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, uncover the Secrets of Lisbon City Game at your pace.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Lisbon in a playful and meaningful way. It’s ideal for:

  • Solo explorers looking for a flexible adventure
  • Couples who want to experience the city in a fun and surprising way
  • Families with curious kids who enjoy puzzles and challenges
  • Friends wanting a lighthearted activity full of laughter
  • Groups and teams searching for a unique, self-guided teambuilding experience

Whether you’re a local seeing Lisbon with fresh eyes or a visitor exploring the city for the first time, this GPS-based game offers a memorable way to connect, play and explore together.

What’s included?

Included

  • Self-guided Exploration Game
    Play independently on your own smartphone.
  • Game link & instructions
    Simple steps to start the activity.
  • GPS-based route with puzzles & challenges
    Riddles, questions and photo tasks.
  • Fun facts & stories about Lisbon
    Learn about iconic and hidden spots.

Excluded

  • Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
    You only need one phone per team.
  • In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
    Everything is fully self-guided inside the game.

Good to know

  • Flexible start, pause & continue
  • 1-year access from purchase date
  • 1–4 people per smartphone
  • Difficulty: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended age: 8+
  • Internet & GPS required
  • Available languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!
  • Start location: Lisbon, Rua Augusta Arch

How to play

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Lisbon experience now

A 2-hour self-guided City Explore Game through Lisbon: explore highlights, solve puzzles and play at your own pace.

  • 1.5 – 2 hours
  • 3 – 4 km
  • Lisbon, Rua Augusta Arch
  • Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!

Per group

€ 25,95

  • Cancel anytime for full refund
  • Instant confirmation
  • Accessible for 1 year from the purchase date
  • Payments are secure & encrypted
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The story of Secrets of Lisbon

Lisbon shimmers with tiled light and ocean wind, a city forever leaning toward the sea. But for Vasco da Gama, legendary navigator and restless soul, one compass matters more than maps or stars. It once led him to the world. Now it is lost, and so is he.

You will trace his secret path through arches, alleys, and voices carved into tile to find the object that reveals what a heart longs for most. This is no ordinary quest. This is a voyage of memory and meaning. And by its end, you may just find your own compass too.

You came to explore. You stayed to save the story.

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Vasco da Gama

Your start location

After booking, you’ll receive an email with your play link and simple start instructions. On the day you want to play, just head to the start location at Lisbon, Rua Augusta Arch, open the link on your smartphone and begin the game. From there, you simply follow the GPS route, complete the challenges and explore at your own pace.

Lisbon, Rua Augusta Arch

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

Start whenever you want

Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

Follow the GPS route

Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

Solve puzzles and riddles

Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

Complete creative photo challenges

Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

Discover local stories and fun facts

Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

Earn points at every location

Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

Unlock badges and achievements

Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

Play at your own pace

Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

  • Start whenever you want

    Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

  • Follow the GPS route

    Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

  • Solve puzzles and examine evidence

    Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

  • Complete creative photo challenges

    Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

  • Discover local stories and fun facts

    Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

  • Earn points at every location

    Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

  • Unlock badges and achievements

    Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

  • Play at your own pace

    Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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Secrets of Lisbon takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can explore Lisbon at your own pace and pause the game whenever you like.

Most teams complete the game within this time frame, but you’re free to take longer if you want to stop for a drink, explore a location more deeply, or enjoy the city along the way!

The game starts at Lisbon, Rua Augusta Arch. After booking, the start location is clearly communicated in the instruction email and becomes visible in the game.

The entire game takes place outdoors. You don’t need to enter any buildings or visit locations with opening hours. Simply arrive at the start location, open the game on your smartphone, and you can begin exploring right away!

There is no limit to the total number of players for Secrets of Haarlem!

The game is played in teams of 1 to 4 people per smartphone.
If you’re playing with more than 4 people, simply book multiple teams, so everyone can play at the same time using their own devices and use the same play link.

For larger groups or corporate events, a fully hosted version of this City Game is also available, including on-site guidance, tablets and live support.

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No, you don’t need to reserve a time slot for Secrets of Lisbon! After purchase, you can start the game anytime you want, on any day, within the 1-year access period.

This flexibility makes Secrets of Lisbon ideal if you’re visiting the city without a fixed schedule, want to check the weather first, or prefer to start spontaneously once you arrive in the city!

Yes, Secrets of Lisbon is suitable for families with children aged 8 and up!

The game is designed as a shared experience, where puzzles, riddles and challenges can be solved together, making it accessible for both kids and adults.

Younger players can actively join by spotting details, answering questions and completing photo challenges, while adults guide the team through the more challenging parts. This makes Secrets of Lisbon a fun and engaging activity for mixed-age groups exploring the city together.

Secrets of Lisbon is available in 30+ languages, allowing players from all over the world to enjoy the game in their own language while exploring the city.

The game supports many widely spoken languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch, among others.

This makes Secrets of Lisbon an accessible and enjoyable experience for international visitors, expats and mixed-language groups.

All available languages:

  • Arabic
  • Bulgarian
  • Chinese
  • Chinese (Hong Kong)
  • Croatian
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hungarian
  • Icelandic
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Lithuanian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Portuguese (Brazil)
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Spanish (Latin America)
  • Swedish
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Vietnamese

(Language availability may vary slightly per update)

To play Secrets of Lisbon, you only need a charged smartphone with internet access and GPS enabled. The game is fully digital, self-guided and played outdoors while exploring Lisbon.

We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, as you’ll stroll through streets and squares, and bringing a fully charged phone or power bank so you can enjoy the entire experience without interruptions.

Other than that, just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure and discover Lisbon at your own pace!

Your favourite City Games, professionally hosted by our team

Enjoy the same City Games as our self-guided version, but with full on-site support from our professional hosts. We take care of the briefing, tablets, coordination and technical support, so your group can focus entirely on the fun and competition.

What’s included:

  • Same City Game, fully hosted
    You play the exact same experience as our self-guided version, now with our hosts guiding your group.
  • Live ranking & prize ceremony
    For larger groups, our hosts reveal the final scores and announce the winning team with a fun award moment.
  • Hosted start & finish
    We welcome your group, explain the game clearly and end with an exciting wrap-up.
  • Real-time support during the game
    Our team assists with devices, app issues and coordination throughout the experience.
  • Tablets included (optional)
    Available for groups who prefer using our devices instead of their own.

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