City Games in Portugal

Play interactive City Games across the Netherlands and discover cities in a fun and engaging way. Solve puzzles, complete challenges and explore highlights as well as hidden gems. All City Games are self-guided and playable on your own smartphone, whenever you want.

  • 1.5-2 hours of play time
  • 3-4 km walking distance
  • Start, pause & continue whenever you want
  • 1-4 or 2-5 people per smartphone, depending on your game
  • Play independently
  • Internet connection required

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Choose your city in Portugal

City Games are available in cities across the Netherlands. Choose a city below to see which City Games you can play there.

All City Game locations in Portugal

1-5 of 5 City Game locations

  • Faro

    Faro is a city in southern Portugal, located in the Algarve region along the country’s southern coast. Known for its well-preserved Old Town, Faro features historical landmarks like the Arco da Vila gate and the 13th-century Faro Cathedral. Its coastal setting near the Ria Formosa lagoon also defines the city’s natural landscape and connection to traditional maritime culture.

    City Game Faro

  • Funchal

    Funchal is the capital of Portugal’s Madeira archipelago, located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Known for its subtropical climate and dramatic coastal setting, the city features terraced hillsides, historic cobblestone streets, and landmarks such as the Sé Cathedral and the vibrant Mercado dos Lavradores. Funchal is also recognized for its deep connection to Madeira wine production and rich maritime heritage.

    City Game Funchal

  • Lisbon

    Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, located along the Atlantic coast in the country’s western region. Known for its rich maritime history and distinctive tile-covered buildings, the city features iconic landmarks such as the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery. Lisbon’s hillside neighborhoods, historic trams, and vibrant Fado music tradition give it a unique cultural identity within Europe.

    City Game Lisbon

  • Ponta Delgada

    Ponta Delgada is a city in the Azores archipelago of Portugal, located on the island of São Miguel. Known for its black-and-white Portuguese pavement and 18th-century architecture, the city features landmarks such as the Church of São José and the iconic Portas da Cidade gates. Its coastal setting and blend of volcanic landscapes with maritime heritage give it a distinctive island character.

    City Game Ponta Delgada

  • Porto

    Porto is a coastal city in northern Portugal known for its historic charm, steep riverbank streets, and iconic wine trade. It is distinguished by its UNESCO-listed Ribeira district, with colorful buildings overlooking the Douro River, and the Dom Luís I Bridge, an architectural landmark of the 19th century. The city is also renowned for Port wine, produced in nearby vineyards and aged in its cellars.

    City Game Porto

How City Games work in Portugal

City Games in Portugal are fully self-guided experiences that let you explore a city at your own pace.

Simply choose your city and game, follow the instructions on your smartphone and start playing whenever it suits you.

  • Play in teams of friends, family or colleagues
  • Start whenever you like, no guide or staff needed
  • Use your own smartphone or tablet
  • Walk through the city while solving puzzles and challenges
  • Learn fun facts about history, culture and landmarks
  • Available in multiple languages
Choose your city

Step 1

Book your City Game
Choose your city and game and receive everything instantly after booking.

Step 2

Check your instructions
Open your confirmation email with your starting point and how to start playing.

Step 3

Go to the starting location
Head to the starting point whenever you want, no fixed time.

Step 4

Start playing
Follow the clues, solve puzzles and explore the city at your own pace!

City Game concepts in Portugal

Secrets of Exploration Game

Discover cities in a fun and interactive way with the Secrets of Exploration City Game. Solve puzzles, complete creative challenges and uncover both famous highlights and hidden places. Along the way, you’ll learn surprising facts about history, culture and local stories while playing at your own pace.

1.5-2 hours

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The Syndicate City Escape Game

Step into a thrilling city escape adventure with The Syndicate. Work together as a team to solve riddles, crack codes and recover stolen formulas before time runs out. This story-driven City Game focuses on teamwork, problem-solving and immersive gameplay in an urban setting.

1.5-2 hours

2-5

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Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery

Solve an interactive murder mystery in the Sherlock Holmes City Game. Follow a gripping storyline, investigate suspects and collect clues to uncover the truth behind a mysterious case. The city forms an atmospheric backdrop for the story, allowing you to fully focus on deduction, logic and teamwork.

1.5-2 hours

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Each concept is available in multiple cities in Portugal

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Who are City Games in Portugal for?

City Games in Portugal are suitable for:

  • Solo players or small groups looking for a flexible adventure
  • Tourists exploring cities in Portugal
  • Friends and families looking for a fun activity
  • Companies and teams planning a teambuilding event
  • Locals who want to rediscover their own city
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Exploring Portugal

Portugal’s cities offer a distinctive blend of compact layouts and layered atmospheres, shaped by centuries of urban living. Many urban areas are walkable, with narrow streets, open plazas and hillside neighborhoods forming a rhythm that is both accessible and varied. The scale of its cities often encourages slow movement, creating space for quiet observation and everyday interaction.

Navigating Portugal’s urban spaces often means moving between old and new, dense and open, steep and level. The terrain and architecture influence how each city feels to experience on foot, with sloped streets, tiled façades and shaded alleyways shaping the pedestrian flow. Public spaces such as gardens, esplanades and riversides provide moments of pause and perspective within the city fabric.

Urban character varies significantly from one city to another. Coastal hubs have a different pace and light compared to interior towns, while regional capitals often balance administrative roles with a deeply local rhythm. This variety creates a layered and place-specific sense of movement and atmosphere throughout the country.

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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City Games are available in multiple locations throughout Portugal, offering experiences in both well-known and smaller cities. Popular destinations include Lisbon and Porto, as well as less prominent locations such as Faro.

This variety means players can enjoy City Games in different parts of the country, though availability is not limited to these examples.

No, all City Games are fully self-guided! You don’t need a guide or staff member to play. After booking, you’ll receive clear instructions on your smartphone so you can start whenever it suits you!

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

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Most City Games take around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.
This includes walking through the city, solving puzzles and completing challenges along the way. You can play entirely at your own pace: there is no time pressure and no strict schedule.

Feel free to take breaks, pause the game for a drink or lunch, and continue whenever you like. This flexibility makes it easy to combine a City Game with sightseeing or other activities.

Yes, City Games are available in multiple languages. Most games can be played in several commonly used languages, making them suitable for international visitors and mixed-language groups.

The available languages may vary slightly per game, but language selection is always clearly shown before you start playing.
This allows each team to choose the language that suits them best, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Yes, City Games are suitable for both small groups and larger teams. Large groups can easily split into smaller teams and play the City Game at the same time, using multiple smartphones. Each team plays independently, following the same game concept and storyline.

This setup works well for groups of friends, families and companies, and makes City Games a popular choice for team outings, events and teambuilding activities.

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

Planning a larger group or corporate event?
Explore the hosted City Game experience for groups

You can start playing whenever it suits you! City Games have no fixed start time, so you are free to begin at a moment that fits your schedule.

After booking, you receive clear instructions via email, allowing you to start the game independently without any reservations or coordination with staff.

This flexibility makes City Games ideal to combine with travel plans, sightseeing, lunch or other activities during the day.

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Explore cities in Portugal in a unique and interactive way with our City Games. Play today and create lasting memories!

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