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Offered languages
- German
- English
- French
- Spanish
Every legend Madrid tells about itself — the bear, the strawberry tree, the plaza executions and royal parades — starts within a few streets of the Puerta del Sol.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Madrid on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Step into the Plaza Mayor, the arcaded square that has hosted markets, bullfights, and coronations
• Track down El Oso y el Madroño, the bear-and-strawberry-tree statue on the city's coat of arms
• Finish among the royal statues of the Plaza de Oriente by the palace
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in Spanish, English, French, and German.
When the final clue clicks, you'll read Madrid's old town like a local instead of a map.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
→ Book 1 ticket for each participant → You get one game code per booking by text or Viator message → Download the Explorial App from explorial.com or your app store → Open the app and enter provided game code (6 digits) → All particpants join the game with same game code
What to expect
In the Plaza Mayor, the riddles pull you around the arcades and frescoed facades of a square that has seen everything from royal weddings to the Inquisition.
Nearby, El Oso y el Madroño — the bronze bear reaching into a strawberry tree — poses questions about the symbol Madrileños have claimed since the Middle Ages.
The route then winds to the Plaza de Oriente, where rows of stone kings face the Royal Palace, each statue with a story the app is happy to quiz you on.
Count on roughly 2 hours, tapas stops optional and encouraged. By the end, the historic centre will feel like a story you helped tell.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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