Uncover Coimbra’s secrets with a self-guided city game, blending history and puzzles. Explore iconic sites and compete for leaderboard glory.
Uncover Coimbra’s secrets with a self-guided city game, blending history and puzzles. Explore iconic sites and compete for leaderboard glory.
- Arco de Almedina - Embark on the “Discover the Secrets of Coimbra City Game,” a self-guided, GPS-based adventure set in the historic heart of Coimbra. This captivating exploration game invites participants to uncover hidden gems by solving puzzles, deciphering riddles, and completing entertaining photo challenges. Perfect for both tourists and…
- Arco de Almedina - Embark on the “Discover the Secrets of Coimbra City Game,” a self-guided, GPS-based adventure set in the historic heart of Coimbra. This captivating exploration game invites participants to uncover hidden gems by solving puzzles, deciphering riddles, and completing entertaining photo challenges. Perfect for both tourists and locals, the game can be enjoyed solo or with friends, offering an interactive and unforgettable way to experience the city.
The adventure lasts approximately 2 hours and includes one ticket for groups of 1 to 4 people. For larger groups, simply purchase additional tickets. When booking, select a start date and time, but feel free to begin at your convenience. All that’s required is a smartphone with internet access, and the journey starts at the Almedina Arch.
Upon booking, an email with a direct play link is sent. Head to the starting point and begin immediately, with no need to enter any buildings or wait for a guide, as the game is entirely self-guided. You can pause at any time and resume later, allowing complete freedom to explore Coimbra at your own pace and relish the adventure.

- Self-guided Exploration Game
- Fun facts and information about the highlights you’ll discover
- Instructions and play link for the activity
- Self-guided Exploration Game
- Fun facts and information about the highlights you’ll discover
- Instructions and play link for the activity
- Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
- In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
- Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
- In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
Coimbra stands proudly above the Mondego River, with its historic university safeguarding centuries of wisdom and mysteries. In the City Game Coimbra, participants embark on a quest to find a hidden manuscript associated with King João III, discovering clues throughout the historic center. This self-guided, GPS-based city game seamlessly merges…
Coimbra stands proudly above the Mondego River, with its historic university safeguarding centuries of wisdom and mysteries. In the City Game Coimbra, participants embark on a quest to find a hidden manuscript associated with King João III, discovering clues throughout the historic center. This self-guided, GPS-based city game seamlessly merges storytelling with exploration.
What sets this experience apart is the fusion of sightseeing and gameplay, as participants uncover hidden gems and iconic sites such as the Old Cathedral of Coimbra, the University of Coimbra courtyard, Praça da República, Dom Pedro V Market, and the picturesque Quebra Costas Stairs. The game can be enjoyed solo or with a group for a shared adventure.
Engage in entertaining puzzles, challenging questions, riddles, and photo tasks to earn points, reveal clues, and complete the ultimate challenge. Players can pause at any time and resume at their convenience, or compete for a place on the leaderboard, making it ideal for fun, competition, and team-building activities.
- Difficulty level: Intermediate
- Duration: Around 2 hours
- Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets)
- Start anytime: Choose your start date and time when booking, then play whenever you like
- Required: Smartphone with an internet connection
- How to play: After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Simply head to Almedina Arch, open the link on your phone, and start your journey through Coimbra. You can pause the game anytime and continue later, making it the perfect flexible adventure for your own schedule.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.