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- Portuguese
- Portuguese
- English
- English
Step into a living storybook where a historical walking tour meets a thrilling mystery. Starting at the iconic Bolhão Market, you won't be following a traditional guide or staring at a phone app. Instead, you'll receive a physical Investigation Book and sealed envelopes to guide your exploration. As you navigate Porto's famous landmarks, you'll solve tactile riddles built into the city's architecture and interact with local shop owners to collect secret clues. This 100% screen-free, 3 to 4 hour adventure lets you uncover the real history and legends of Porto and northern Portugal at your own pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Bolhão Market (You'll receive a clue the day before, to be able to find your contact point)
Itinerary
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1Mercado do Bolhao
Your mission begins here as you locate our secret local informant inside the market to collect your physical Investigation Book and first sealed envelope.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Capela das Almas
Pass by the breathtaking exterior of this chapel, using its famous blue-and-white azulejo tiles as the backdrop for your next set of clues.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Paroquia de Santo Ildefonso
Admire the majestic tiled facade of this 18th-century hilltop church as your book reveals fascinating local history and guides you further along the route.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Sao Bento Railway Station
Go inside this iconic railway station to decode historical clues hidden in plain sight amidst the hustle and bustle of the city center.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Catedral do Porto (Pass by)
Investigate the ancient, fortress-like square of the city's oldest cathedral, cross-referencing its stunning medieval architecture with the physical map in your hands.
Admission ticket free -
5Dom Luis I Bridge
Take in the spectacular views of the Douro River as your investigation leads you past this towering iron bridge toward the thrilling conclusion of your mystery.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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