The 10 Best Self-Guided Games in Spain

1.Zaragoza Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $10Our pick

Use the Explorial app to guide yourself from Plaza de Sas Santiago through Zaragoza’s old town. Solve sight-based questions, complete creative photo tasks, and collect points at Plaza del Justicia, Plaza del Pilar, the Pilar Basilica, Goya’s monument, the Stone Bridge, and more. The private game costs $10.54 per person and takes about one to two hours.

“Fun way to explore the city. On foot well doable, even with children, no long distances to walk. The information is exciting for the adults and older children, a little too dry for younger ones. Perhaps recommended from about 10 years.Auto-translated”

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2.Tarragona Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $10

Use the Explorial app to follow clues through Tarragona’s old town, answer questions, complete photo tasks, and collect points. The route takes about one to two hours and includes Volta del Pallol, Tarragona Cathedral, Sedassos Square, Plaça de la Font, and the Mediterranean Balcony. You can pause, play in teams, and continue at your own pace.

“Oh, great. Although it would have helped me a lot to have heard it on audio. We spent a great morning touring the important monuments and streets of the city.Auto-translated”

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3.Self Guided Scavenger Hunt – Costa Adeje

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Use your smartphone to solve 21 clues across 2.6 km, or choose 35 clues over 4.5 km, around Costa Adeje and Las Americas. Adventure Hunt is self-guided, available in six languages, and lets you pause whenever you need. Bring mobile data, GPS, and a full battery.

“A great way to spend a cooler cloudy day in January in las americas. We did the long hunt and it did take us a while - a little frustrating at the last few clues where we had to walk back on ourselves but otherwise a nice afternoon spent walking around and solving a few clues and keeping us entertained! Would definitely recommend.”

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4.Barcelona Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $10Top rated

Use the Explorial app and an access code to explore Barcelona’s Modernist District at your own pace. Follow clues from Passeig de Gràcia to Casa Amatller, Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, the Narcís Monturiol monument, and La Sagrada Família. Solve questions, complete photo tasks, and earn points during this private, self-guided outing.

“We went on the scavenger hunt as a family. It was exciting and we laughed a lot 😁 Even our teenages (13 and 16) really enjoyed it!!”

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5.Witch Hunt on Montjuïc: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $8

You’ll use the Questo app to follow a witch-hunt story from Joan Miró Park across Montjuïc to Montjuïc Castle. Solve clues at 11 walkable stops, including Plaça d’Espanya, the Magic Fountain, MNAC, and the Joan Miró Foundation. It is self-guided, private to your group, available in English, and takes about two hours.

“Muito lindo. O prédio tem uma bela organização entre os tempos passados e separados por alas. Achei esse conceito muito legal.”

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6.Madrid (Historical Centre) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour

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

Explore Madrid’s historic center in English with the Explorial app. Starting at Puerta del Sol, you’ll follow clues to Plaza Mayor, El Oso y el Madroño, Plaza de Oriente, and other sights. Solve questions, complete photo challenges, and pause whenever you like. Allow about two hours, though the access code lets you play at your own pace.

“Nice, interesting, relaxing way to learn about Madrid! The tasks are a wonderful way to stay engaged and great for kids to be involved.”

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7.Seville Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $8

Use the World City Trail app to follow a 4-kilometer route through Seville, solving observation-based riddles and hearing short stories in six languages. You can begin anytime, pause for breaks, skip stops, and take up to a year to finish. Bring a charged phone, mobile data, and comfortable shoes.

“Sympa à réaliser, attention être sûr d'avoir accès à internet sur son portable et de la batterie 😀 Bonne balade dans la ville.”

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8.Year of Love in Bilbao: Self-Guided Romantic Puzzle Quest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $8

Follow a romantic puzzle trail through Bilbao, using the Questo app to solve clues and collect Euskera words. Your route links Doña Casilda Park, the Fine Arts Museum, Puppy, the Guggenheim, Zubizuri, and riverside sculptures. Plan on 60 to 90 minutes, with no guide, fixed group size, or indoor admission required.

“Ha sido muy divertido ir haciendo el recorrido buscando las palabras para resolver los acertijos, mientras hemos aprendido curiosidades a la vez. Muy ameno e interesante!!! Muchas gracias!!!!!”

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9.Streets of Fuengirola: Self-Guided City Puzzle Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $7Best value

Follow a fantasy tale through Fuengirola with the Questo app, solving clues and finding your next location by phone. The route takes about 67 minutes, works for children ages 5 to 13 with an adult, and can be paused or replayed after download. You start and finish in Fuengirola, with no attraction tickets needed.

“Great way of seeing more of Fuengirola. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Well worth it. Enjoy !”

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10.Secrets of Casco Viejo: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure in Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $8

Follow a phone-guided mystery through Bilbao’s Casco Viejo as you search for the missing Maestro of the Bilbao Orchestra. Over 70 to 100 minutes, you solve puzzles at theaters, bridges, riverfront stops, squares, and historic buildings. The private game costs $8.10 per person, and several people may share one phone.

“Really fun way to explore the city and at your own pace. The story was cute and just challenging enough to pay attention but still have fun.”

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