The 12 Scavenger Hunts in Portugal to Book First

2.Porto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the Explorial app to solve clues, answer questions, and complete photo challenges while walking from Jardim da Cordoaria to Porto sights such as Livraria Lello, Clérigos Tower, and São Bento Station. The private, self-guided game takes about 1 to 2 hours, has no fixed time limit, and is available in several languages.

“Loved solving the puzzles and visiting all the monuments. A good way to see the city center and educate yourself.”

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3.Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the Explorial app to guide yourself through Coimbra on a two-hour walking game. Solve questions at sights, complete creative photo tasks, and visit places such as Jardim da Manga, Santa Cruz Church, the Monastery of Santa Cruz, and the School Palace. You receive an access code after booking, and your group plays privately.

“We stopped in Coimbra on our way from Porto to Evora. We ended up doing only part of the tour because we wanted to get on the road, but what we did was fun and what we saw was nice. App worked great.”

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4.Lisbon (Chiado-Baixa) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the Explorial app to guide yourself from Praça dos Restauradores through Baixa and Chiado to Praça do Comércio. Solve clues, answer questions, complete photo tasks, and learn about Lisbon at your own pace. The experience takes about 1 to 2 hours, works in several app languages, and costs $9.24 per person.

“Toda a experiência foi incrível. Divertimo-nos muito. Ficámos a saber algumas curiosidades sobre monumentos e estátuas que sempre vimos e não sabíamos. Recomendo esta experiência!”

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5.Cascais Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the Explorial app and an access code to explore Cascais through clues, questions, map directions, and creative photo challenges. The roughly two-hour route begins near Restaurante Casa Velha and includes Marina de Cascais, Palacio Seixas, Praia de Santa Marta, Bairro Amarelo, and other city sights. It is private, self-guided, and available in English.

“Nuestra visita guiada por Cascais fue espectacular. Hemos parado para comer, aprovechar la playa y tomamos muchas fotos. La app funcionó perfectamente y el recorrido fue fantástico. La recomiendo a todos que buscan conocer a Cascais!”

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6.Lisbon (Belém) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the Explorial app and an access code to explore Belém at your own pace. Follow clues from the National Coach Museum to Jerónimos Monastery, the Monument of the Discoveries, and Belém Tower. Solve questions, complete photo tasks, and pause for pastéis de Belém whenever you like. Play in English, Portuguese, German, French, or Spanish.

“Not the first time in Belém, but seemed like so. Explorial told me lots of things that I didn't know about Belém, and it was great! I will definitely repeat this experience in other cities!”

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7.Óbidos Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the Explorial app to explore Óbidos independently, following map clues to the medieval castle, Santiago Bookshop, pillory, swing, and other sights. Solve questions, complete photo tasks, and collect points at your own pace. The tour is in English, takes about 1 to 2 hours, and begins and ends at the Óbidos Tourist Office.

“Obidos is a beautiful city, and it was a really good experience using this app to get around the village.”

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8.Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour in Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Use a private smartphone app to walk Porto’s center, solve location-based riddles, and learn about major sights including Clerigos Church, Livraria Lello, Ribeira, and Dom Luis I Bridge. The route is offered in seven languages, runs on your schedule, and can be paused for coffee, lunch, or a museum visit. Internet access is required.

“Schöne Ziele und gute Rätseln um ein ersten Überblick von Porto uns anzuschafen. Die Dauer haben wir angepasst um den ganzen Tag zu zudecken.”

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9.Silves Scavenger Hunt and Sights Private Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $4Best value

Use the Explorial app to explore Silves at your own pace, solving clues near the Pelourinho, Misericórdia Church, Silves Castle, and other sights. Your access code starts the game, which works in English or Portuguese and has no fixed time limit. Plan for roughly one to two hours, with breaks whenever you like.

“No time limit, a festive route, things to learn while having fun, a good family activityAuto-translated”

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10.Lisbon Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

This self-guided Lisbon walk takes you from São Pedro de Alcântara through Baixa, Chiado, Martim Moniz, and Graça. Use the app to solve riddles, follow directions, and learn about nine major sights. It is offered in seven languages, lasts about two and a half hours, and suits groups of up to three.

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11.e-Scavenger hunt Lisbon: Explore the city at your own pace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Use your phone to follow a GPS-guided Lisbon treasure hunt through Baixa, Alfama, Chiado, and Bairro Alto. Solve quizzes, learn city facts, and stop when you like. The route takes about three to four hours, but you can spread it over several days. It is offered in English for private groups of up to six.

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12.Évora Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $4

Use the Explorial app and an access code to explore Évora on foot at your own pace. Follow map clues to the Sé Catedral, Praça do Giraldo, Jardim Diana, and lesser-known corners, then answer questions and complete photo tasks in English or Portuguese. Allow about one to two hours, with breaks whenever you like.

“Incrível! Évora é uma cidade encantadora e este tour está fantástico. Conheci os principais pontos e era o que queria. O meu namorado que nem gosta nada de caminhar também adorou”

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