Secrets of
Barcelona

Self-Guided Secrets of Barcelona Exploration Game

Feel Barcelona’s fire and flair! Wander from Gothic lanes to sunlit squares, uncover clues in markets and mosaics as you help Carmen Amaya recover the shoes that bring her art to life, a whirlwind quest that thrills locals and visitors.

About Secrets of Barcelona

The City Game Barcelona is a self-guided city game that takes place in the historic center of Barcelona. Using your smartphone, you will explore the city through a GPS-based game that combines puzzles, riddles and photo challenges for an engaging experience. As you navigate the streets, you’ll uncover hidden details and learn about Barcelona’s rich history and vibrant culture. This exploration game is designed for both visitors and locals, offering a fresh perspective on familiar places. Whether you’re playing solo, as a couple, with family or a group of friends, the City Game Barcelona provides a fun and flexible way to discover the heart of the city.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Barcelona, Pont del Bisbe

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

During the game, you’ll explore Barcelona through an immersive story that blends sightseeing with interactive discovery. As you follow clues, you’ll encounter both popular landmarks and hidden corners throughout the historic center. Highlights along the way include the intricate Pont del Bisbe in the Gothic Quarter, the colorful pavement tiles of Carrer de les Moles, and the bustling energy of Mercat de la Boqueria. You’ll also pass through places like the serene Plaça de Catalunya and the vivid mosaic of El Beso, giving you a richer sense of the city’s artistic and cultural layers.

Throughout the City Game, you’ll solve a mix of puzzles, creative photo tasks, and city-themed riddles that unlock clues, earn points, and guide you closer to the final mystery. Some challenges are built around observation, others invite imaginative thinking, all while encouraging you to interact with your surroundings. The game can be paused and resumed whenever it suits you, making it a flexible way to explore Barcelona. If you’re feeling competitive, solo players or teams can aim for a top spot on the leaderboard while diving deeper into the streets of Barcelona.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona
    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: Barcelona, Pont del Bisbe

How to play

After booking, you will receive an email with a direct play link to the Secrets of Barcelona City Game. Simply head to the start location at Pont del Bisbe and begin your adventure right away. The game is played entirely on your smartphone, can be paused at any moment, and resumed whenever you are ready. Get ready to explore Barcelona in a completely new way.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Barcelona experience now

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

  • 1.5 – 2 hours
  • 3 – 4 km
  • Barcelona, Pont del Bisbe
  • 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
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The story of Secrets of Barcelona

The crowd is waiting. The lights burn bright. But something vital is missing. Carmen Amaya, Barcelona’s legendary flamenco dancer, is moments away from taking the stage when disaster strikes. Her iconic shoes are gone. No backups. No performance without them.

Your search takes you through the rhythm and soul of the city, past buzzing cafés, hidden studios, and alleys where music still lingers in the stone. Every clue leads deeper into Barcelona’s artistic heart. Someone moved the shoes, but who? And why now? With time running out, only you can save the night and help Carmen make history.

Not just a game. A city. A secret. A story only you can finish.

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Carmen Amaya

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 Barcelona, Pont del Bisbe, 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.

Barcelona, Pont del Bisbe

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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 Barcelona takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can explore Barcelona 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 Barcelona, Pont del Bisbe. 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 Barcelona! After purchase, you can start the game anytime you want, on any day, within the 1-year access period.

This flexibility makes Secrets of Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona a fun and engaging activity for mixed-age groups exploring the city together.

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

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 Barcelona 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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