The 12 City Exploration Games in Spain to Book First

1.Malaga city game: Operation Mindfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Join Playday Malaga for a two-hour private city game built around a 1950s poison plot. You’ll use an iPad and supplied gadgets to solve clues near Malaga Cathedral, the Alcazaba, and the old center. Host Aymen has also helped players with local recommendations after the mission.

“Extremely fun. I did this activity with my parents and siblings and it surely improved our teamwork. The riddles are a good mix between easy and hard, so it was challenging, but not too frustrating. We had a great time and I can recommend it to everyone, who wants to engage body and mind while on vacation.”

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2.The Gothic Trail – Ghosts of Barcelona Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7

Explore Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter through an English-language smartphone game starting at Plaça de Sant Jaume. Solve clues, reach landmarks, hear audio stories, and continue at your own pace. The private format suits couples, families, and small groups who want a self-guided activity rather than a scheduled walking tour.

“Ha sido muy agradable descubrir cosas de nuestra propia ciudad que desconocíamos. Las pruebas han resultado muy amenas... Algunas fáciles, otras desconcertantes, lo que provocaba más interacción entre los participantes y muchas más diversión. Ciertamente, conocer así las ciudades es un plus muy recomendable y altamente gratificante.”

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3.Medieval Toledo: The Knight of Three Cultures Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 25 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Follow clues through Toledo on a self-guided English game lasting about 85 minutes. Start in Zocodover Square and reach the Alcázar monument by solving puzzles near medieval gates, the Mosque of Christ of the Light, Saint Mary the White Synagogue, El Greco’s museum, and old churches. Play privately, pause anytime, and use the app offline.

“Efficient and thorough walking tour. Interesting basic history at each stop. The puzzle part of this tour was cute but not really necessary.”

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4.Escape the Inquisition in Madrid Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Follow smartphone clues through central Madrid, solving puzzles at nine historic stops from Calle de San Bernardo to Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande. This self-guided Questo game takes about 70 minutes, works offline, and lets you start, pause, and continue on your own schedule. No guide meets you at the starting point.

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5.Malaga city game: Magic Portal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

You and your private group have 120 minutes to find three magic crystals and close a portal while walking through central Malaga. Playday Malaga provides an iPad, action pack, safety briefing, and game instructions. The route includes the Alcazaba and Malaga Cathedral, with a return to the starting point. Andrea is praised for her warm welcome.

“Nos encantó la experiencia sobre tdo a mi hijo de 12 años muy entretenido una forma de hacer turismo sin que protesten! Andrea un encanto gracias!”

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6.The Inheritance Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $8

Use your phone to follow clues through Seville’s Old Town, solving puzzles at 11 stops between C. San Fernando and Iglesia de San Lorenzo. You’ll see the Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Sede, Encarnacion Square, and quieter corners with local stories. The game runs offline, has hints, and lets you start, pause, or resume when you like.

“Finding places that we would never find on our own. Discovering little known nooks and crannies in the twisty streets of Seville.”

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7.San Sebastian: Old Town Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $7

Use the Questo app to follow Mari, an ancient Basque goddess, through San Sebastian’s Old Town. Solve clues at 15 stops, from Bretxa Market and San Telmo Museum to the Aquarium and Zurriola Bridge. This self-guided experience takes about three hours, needs no guide, and lets your group pause whenever you wish.

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8.Alicante Secret Society Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6

Follow a secret society trail through Alicante with the Questo app. You’ll solve 16 English-language riddles at waterfront sculptures, City Hall, San Nicolás, and Old Town lanes. Allow 90 minutes at a brisk pace, or closer to three hours if you stop at churches and take your time. No live guide is included.

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9.Benidorm Old Town and Beaches Tour and Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 2 hours 6 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Use the Questo app to follow a self-guided Benidorm route from Avenida del Mediterráneo through Old Town, beaches, viewpoints, and tourist sights. Solve phone-based puzzles, pause for food or the beach, and return to the start in about two hours. Bring a charged phone and use the purchase email for setup.

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10.Ghosts of Madrid: Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Follow a story through central Madrid with a smartphone exploration game. Starting at the Royal Church of Saint James and Saint John, you solve clues near the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, Teatro Español, and other landmarks before finishing at the Prado. The private activity lasts about 75 to 100 minutes and is offered in English.

“We wanted to do something a little bit different than just a regular tour so this was a cute little game tour that fit the need. As we reached each checkpoint we were given some interesting information about it as well as had to solve a clue. It was just a different way to explore the city. There was only one spot that we had a little bit of difficulty but that was because the whole square was under construction and it changed how the clue would be answered.”

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11.Algeciras Paco de Lucía’s Legacy: Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $6

Follow a phone-based Questo game through Algeciras, Paco de Lucía’s hometown. Solve easy clues at ten outdoor stops, from Plaza Alta and María Cristina Park to the guitarist’s statue. Plan for 45 to 75 minutes, with no guide or entry fees required. Start and pause whenever you like.

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12.Malaga Highlights Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $6

Start at Plaza de la Marina and use the Questo app to follow a story through Málaga’s center. Solve clues at seven listed stops, from Antigua Casa de Guardia and Atarazanas Market to the Church of Santiago, Plaza de la Merced, and the Alcazaba. This private, self-guided activity runs in English, costs $6.04 per person, and is free for kids.

“12 stations take longer than 2 hours Walking away Station 7 at Starbucks inaccurate to wrong, therefore lost a lot of time Very good background information about the individual statues, beautiful frame story alla Romeo & JulietAuto-translated”

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