Explore Sintra's historic center at your own pace with a self-guided puzzle tour! Follow a journalist’s story, visit 15 unique locations, hunt for hidden clues, and unlock rich history whenever you're ready to start.
This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the aristocratic estates of Sintra. You will explore 15 different locations while playing as a determined journalist investigating a series of unexplained disappearances. At each location, you'll solve a real-world puzzle by searching for clues on monuments, graffiti, and facades. The route winds through the aristocratic estates, blending grand architecture with tales of vanished guests and whispered legends. Perfect for history buffs, mystery lovers and curious travelers.
Starting from Quinta da Regaleira, the stops are spaced an average of around 350m apart, with each location taking around 15 min to complete. The route also passes through Fonte dos Pisões, Lawrence’s Hotel and Clock Tower. At each location, you'll solve a challenge and receive instructions for the next chapter.
DISCLAIMER: You will explore by yourself using the Questo app on your phone. No physical guide or stranger groups will be involved. The full route covers approximately 5.6 km (3.5 mi) and takes around 3:45h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN.