Halloween Ponta Delgada: solve a mystery in the Azores

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Planning halloween Ponta Delgada with friends or family? Swap the usual party for a case to crack. In our Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Ponta Delgada you walk from the Portas da Cidade through the old centre of São Miguel's main town, solving riddles on your own phone. You play in a team of up to four, start whenever you want and keep your own pace, while the black-and-white streets turn moody in the autumn dusk.

  • €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start
  • 4.4 on Google (24 reviews)
Portas da Cidade – City Game in Ponta Delgada

City games in Ponta Delgada

Group games: teams against each other

City Conquest – Race Through Ponta DelgadaCity ConquestRace Through Ponta DelgadaA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.Expected soon in Ponta Delgada

What players in other cities say

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    Wir (Mein Mann, unsere 9-jährige Tochter und ich) haben heute ganz spontan das Spiel "Moordmysterie Düsseldorf" gebucht und gespielt. Die Buchung verlief schnell und reibungslos. Es hat super viel Spaß gemacht! Die Story, die Rätsel, das Konzept, die Route, die Gestaltung der App... richtig gut!!! Das Spiel würde ich vor allem Familien mit Kindern empfehlen. Für Erwachsene waren die Rätsel (meiner Meinung nach) zu einfach. Aber trotzdem wegen der schönen Route durch Düsseldorf, der Story, den lustigen Anweisungen zwischendurch eine schöne Aktion, die man zusammen machen kann.

    Lingling Z.October 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!

    Martin M.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Game in Amsterdam was fun!

    Enzo L.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Had So much fun playing while exploring the city

    Philip C.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    I had a fantastic experience with CityGame! The concept is creative, engaging, and a great way to explore a city in a completely new way. The games are well-designed, combining puzzles, storytelling, and adventure so you’re constantly discovering something interesting around every corner. What I especially love is how CityGame turns a normal walk through the city into an interactive experience. It’s perfect for friends, families, or team outings, and it makes sightseeing much more exciting than the usual tours. Everything was easy to use, the challenges were fun and clever, and it really encouraged us to look closer at the city and its hidden details. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to explore!

    Jessica S.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    This is an interesting way to conduct a self-guided Amsterdam city tour. It used the GPS on your phone to guide you to stops on a route. There are mini quizzes once you arrive at the stops on the path. The quizzes draw your attention to features in front of you or to a brief history of the place. In many cases, we visited a spot that would not have been obvious as a regular passer by. The tour as a whole was interesting to us as newcomers, but I would have liked more information on many locations we visited - a few links outside of the app for each place would have been helpful. Beyond that, the interface was a bit clunky and sometimes awkward to navigate. We definitely don't regret trying this out and feel like we got our money's worth on the experience.

    JaibhijaiJune 2024 · via google
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Halloween Ponta Delgada and the island's darker past

Life on the Azores has always been shaped by forces nobody could control. In 1522 an earthquake and landslide buried Vila Franca do Campo, then the main town of São Miguel. Ponta Delgada took over its role and became a city in 1546. Volcanic craters, sea storms and long winters gave the islanders plenty of reasons to tell stories by the fire.

Halloween is not an old Azorean tradition, but it has become popular with children and young people. In Portugal, 1 November is All Saints' Day, when families visit cemeteries and remember the dead. So the end of October here has a quieter, more thoughtful feel, and that suits a detective story very well.

Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Martin M.

What you see on the Sherlock Holmes route

The Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Ponta Delgada has a story based on Sherlock Holmes. You question suspects, look for clues and answer riddles and photo tasks as you walk. On the way you pass the Teatro Micaelense, the three white arches of the Portas da Cidade, the Igreja de São José and the green paths of Jardim António Borges.

The game takes 1.5–2 hours and costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. You play in the free Loquiz app on your own phone, so there is no guide and no fixed start time. It works for friends, couples, families with curious kids and small groups of colleagues.

Our ghost game Ghost Hunters is coming to Ponta Delgada. Leave your e-mail address on this page to hear when it starts.

A Halloween outing at your own pace

Ponta Delgada's centre is compact, with dark basalt and white walls that look striking once the street lights come on. That makes an early evening start a nice idea in late October: you finish the case just in time for dinner near the harbour.

With the code HALLOWEEN50 you get 50% off all our games until 2 November. Buy online, open the app and start right away, any day of the week. Your ticket is valid for 12 months, so if the weather turns, you can simply play another day.

What is a good activity for halloween Ponta Delgada?

Our Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Ponta Delgada: a detective walk through the old centre on your own phone. You start whenever you like and play for 1.5–2 hours.

What does it cost?

It costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. Use HALLOWEEN50 for 50% off until 2 November.

Do we need a guide or an app?

No guide is needed. You play in the free Loquiz app on your own phone.

Can several teams play at the same time?

Yes, each team buys its own ticket and plays on its own phone. That way a bigger group can compete on the same route.

Is there a ghost game in Ponta Delgada?

Our ghost game Ghost Hunters is coming. Leave your e-mail address on this page and we will tell you when it starts.

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