Worldwide · CITY EXPLORATION GAMES IN SPAIN
The 15 best city exploration games in Spain you can book today, with what each costs a player, how long it runs and the team size it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Join Aymen and your private group for a 120-minute augmented-reality mission through Malaga. Use an iPad, gadgets, teamwork, and city clues to stop a 1950s poison plot near the Cathedral and Alcazaba. It suits families, friends, and escape-room fans.
“Superleuk om te doen met kinderen (in ons geval 13 & 15). In oude centrum van Malaga, goed geregeld.”
Use an English smartphone app to follow clues through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, solve puzzles, and hear eerie stories at historic squares, landmarks, a basilica, and cathedral. Start anytime, pause freely, and play privately with your group in about one to two hours.
“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.”
Follow clues through Toledo’s medieval center on a self-guided game in English. You’ll connect Plaza de Zocodover with the Mosque of Christ of the Light, Saint Mary the White, Museo del Greco, swordmakers, and the Alcázar monument. Play offline, pause when needed, and use one phone for your group.
“Visite auto guidée par le biais du jeu, dommage qu’il n’y avait pas plus de langue ! Nous avons pu découvrir les différents sites de Tolède grâce à ce jeu. Cependant petit bémol, certes le jeu n’est pas cher mais il n’était pas indiqué que pour l’utilisation d’un appareil il fallait payer 15 euros pour 1 téléphone.”
Use your phone to follow a self-guided Inquisition-themed mystery through central Madrid. Solve clues at nine historic stops, including Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, and San Francisco el Grande. Start when you wish, pause as needed, and play offline in English without a physical guide.
“I went to the pickup point and nobody was there. I waited for a for about a half an hour and still no one showed up. Very disappointed!”
You’ll use the Questo app to follow a private, self-guided puzzle trail across Montjuïc. Solve clues at 11 stops, including Plaça d’Espanya, the Magic Fountain, MNAC, and Montjuïc Castle. Plan for about two hours, walking at your own pace without paying attraction entry fees.
“Muito lindo. O prédio tem uma bela organização entre os tempos passados e separados por alas. Achei esse conceito muito legal.”
You and your private group get an iPad and action pack, then follow a GPS-guided fantasy mission through central Malaga. Find three magic crystals, visit the Alcazaba and Cathedral area, and close the portal within 120 minutes. Andrea may lead your setup, and comfortable shoes are essential.
“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!”
Follow a self-guided quest through Seville’s Old Town using your phone. Solve clues at about 11 stops, see the Cathedral and Encarnacion Square, find quieter corners, and pause whenever you like. It runs offline, costs $8.10 per person, and has no physical guide.
“Not really captivating, one of the answer was wrong and blocked us from moving forward with the game”
Follow Mari, the ancient Basque goddess, through a phone-based city game in San Sebastian. Solve clues at 15 stops, from Bretxa Market and San Telmo Museum to the Aquarium and Zurriola Bridge. There is no guide, so you set the pace and pay attraction entry fees only if you choose to go inside.
“Not what we were hoping. We had done a scavenger hunt with Hidden City in London and we were hoping that this game would be similar. We did not enjoy the game and did not finish it...look for a better game.”
You’ll follow a secret society trail through Alicante with 16 app-based riddles, audio, mood music, and clues at landmarks such as City Hall, San Nicolás Cathedral, and the Return of Icarus statue. Plan on 90 minutes without long stops, or up to three hours if you explore each site.
“We didnt realise you had to play a chapter before getting the next map but after chatting to the help team we understood. It took us 3 hours with a few stops, towards the end there were a lot of steep steps so would not suit the less mobile. We saw parts of the city we had never seen before and things that you never usually noticed so well worth doing.”
Use the Questo app to follow a pirate-themed story through Benidorm’s Old Town and beach areas. Solve phone-based challenges, discover places you might miss, and pause for drinks, lunch, shopping, or a swim. The self-guided route takes about two hours and returns to Avenida del Mediterráneo.
“Great quest on this app. Found some great places that we would normally have found. It was a great introduction to the tourist places in Benidorm.”
Follow a romantic puzzle trail through Bilbao with the Questo app. You’ll visit Doña Casilda Park, the Fine Arts Museum, Puppy, the Guggenheim, Zubizuri, and riverside sculptures while solving clues and collecting Euskera words. Allow 60 to 90 minutes, with no guide or admission fees.
“La primera prueba no estaba bien expresada y fue imposible encontrarla, por lo que retrasó el juego y no pudimos terminarlo”
Use your smartphone to follow a ghost story through central Madrid, solving clues at Puerta del Sol, the Royal Palace, Teatro Español, and more. This private English-language game lasts about 75 to 100 minutes and lets you pause, explore, and continue at your own pace.
“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.”
Use the Questo app to follow a self-guided route through Algeciras, from Avenida Blas Infante to Paco de Lucía’s statue. You’ll solve light puzzles, visit ten city stops, learn about the guitarist and his hometown, and pause whenever you like. No guide or attraction tickets are needed.
“Great way to discover the city and have some not-so-known information about the place. I have to say, Algeciras surprised me! Thanks, Questo game ;-) It was fun to follow the clues and solve the challenges (not difficult, by the way) and the story was intriguing.”
Follow a story-led Questo game through Granada’s old center and Albaicín. Solve clues at the Cathedral, Arabic market, Darro River, viewpoints, and Alhambra while your phone supplies directions. Expect about 80 minutes to two hours, no live guide, and the freedom to pause as you go.
“Such a beautiful walk and a great game! Particularly enjoyed the Albaicin and views of the Alhambra. Really enjoyed it.”
Follow a phone-based mystery from José Artigas to Tirso de Molina Market. Solve 15 surreal puzzles, uncover a strange identity, and explore Madrid at your own pace. This private, guide-free quest lasts about 45 to 75 minutes and works well for friends, families, and curious first-time visitors.
“The story and the adventure it sent us on was amazing. It’s a great way to see the city and learn some unique history.”
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