Portugal: city games
A City Game turns a walk through a city in Portugal into a self-guided game. You follow a route on your smartphone, solve puzzles at real landmarks and pick up the stories behind the streets as you go. City Games run in 7 cities in Portugal, from Lisbon and Porto to Coimbra, and in Braga, Faro and Ponta Delgada.
You decide when to start. Stop for a coffee or a museum visit and continue whenever you like. A game usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours and covers 3 to 4 km on foot, which makes it an easy way to see the highlights of a city in Portugal in a single afternoon.
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Portugal packs a lot into small centres. Lisbon climbs seven hills, with tiled facades, viewpoints and trams that take the corners slowly. Porto stacks its old town above the Douro, with the port cellars facing the city from the opposite bank. Coimbra is built around one of Europe's oldest universities, and on the islands Funchal and Ponta Delgada mix volcanic stone, gardens and working harbours.
Hills and stairs are part of every Portuguese city, so take the climbs slowly and use the viewpoints as breaks. Wet tiles get slippery, and a coffee and a pastel de nata cost little. Compare all City Games or browse all our destinations to pick your next city.
Which cities in Portugal have a City Game?
Seven: Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Faro, Funchal and Ponta Delgada. You will find the full list of cities further down this page.
Do I need a guide or a fixed start time?
No. You play on your own smartphone, without a guide, and start whenever it suits you. You only need an internet connection. Here is how playing works.
How long does a City Game take?
Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours and a walk of 3 to 4 km. You can pause at any moment and continue later.
How many people can play together?
1 to 4 players share one smartphone. Bigger groups play with several phones; see our options for companies and groups.
Which games can I choose from?
Depending on the city, you can pick a city escape game, a murder mystery or a relaxed exploration game. Open a city page to see which games are available there.
Which cities in Portugal have City Games?
City Games are playable in cities across the country, including Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra. Each city has its own games and its own route, so open a city page to see which games are available there and where they start. The full list of cities is further down this page.
How City Game works in Portugal
You book your game online and receive a confirmation email with everything you need. Open the game on your phone when you are ready and start whenever it suits you — no guide is waiting and there is no fixed departure time. Stop for a coffee or a museum along the way and pick up where you left off.
Who is City Game in Portugal for?
A City Game works for friends, family, couples and colleagues, and just as well on your own. You play in teams on one phone, and several teams can walk the same route at the same time, which is why it is often used for birthdays, team outings and family days. Children join in easily as long as an adult reads along.