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Lisbon Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

Travelers enjoying a outdoor escape game at Sao Jorge Castle during City Game Lisbon, a self-guided walking adventure.Travelers enjoying a exploration game at Praca do Comercio during City Game Lisbon, a self-guided walking adventure.Travelers enjoying a scavenger hunt at Belem Tower during City Game Lisbon, a self-guided walking adventure.Travelers enjoying a self-guided city game at Santa Justa Lift during City Game Lisbon, a self-guided walking adventure.Travelers enjoying a treasure hunt at Jeronimos Monastery during City Game Lisbon, a self-guided walking adventure.
  • 1.5–2 hours
  • 1–4 players per team
  • In the free Loquiz app on your phone
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start

Solve a detective murder mystery on foot in Lisbon, from the Arco da Rua Augusta to the cathedral and the Santa Justa lift.

Balthasar died in Lisbon and the file lands on your phone. Everything you need to close it is out there on the street.

Think of it as a detective game the size of a city. The murder mystery runs on your phone while Lisbon supplies the evidence: witnesses to question, codes to crack, photographs to take, and one name to hand in when you are sure. Nobody guides you and nothing starts at a fixed hour.

The case takes you past Elevador de Santa Justa, National Museum of Ancient Art and Rossio Square South Fountain.

The Walk Through Lisbon

Lisbon Cathedral and Praça do Comércio are on the route as well. Anyone keeping decent notes will find they only have to confirm there what they already suspect.

How the Murder Mystery Game Works in Lisbon

The story arrives as you move. Every location holds something to work out, and the digital characters you meet each know one piece of what happened to Balthasar. Reckon on 1.5 to 2 hours and 3 to 4 km, but there is no clock: break for lunch and pick it up afterwards. The reasoning runs the way it does in a Sherlock Holmes story: small observations first, the accusation last.

Friends, Families and Colleagues in Lisbon

With friends. A better answer to "what shall we do today" than another cafe. It works as a pair and it works as a four, and it gives you something to disagree about over dinner.

With your team. Two teams on one case turns it competitive, which is the whole point. No booking a room, no briefing, no waiting for stragglers: a team outing in Lisbon that starts when the last person shows up.

With kids. Eight years old is about the floor. The distance is not the problem it sounds like, the photo tasks are where children beat adults outright, and the codes end up being solved by the whole family at once.

Before You Book

How does the murder mystery game work?

It runs in the Loquiz app on your own phone. Open it at the starting point in Lisbon, and from there the case comes to you: someone to question at each location, something to solve before they talk, and a name to hand in at the end.

How long does it take?

Set aside an afternoon. The case itself takes 1.5 to 2 hours across 3 to 4 km, but nothing counts down and nothing shuts, so the breaks are free.

How many people can play on one ticket?

Four people per ticket, one phone between them, €19.95. A group of ten takes three tickets and turns into three teams, which is more fun than crowding one screen.

Do we need to book a time?

Just a date. The hour is yours to choose, because nobody is standing anywhere in Lisbon expecting you - no meeting point, no guide, no group.

Is it suitable for children?

From roughly age eight it works well. The puzzles are built to be solved, not to defeat anyone, and younger children happily walk along and help.

What happens if it rains?

You decide when to play and you can pause whenever you want. Step inside, wait the shower out and pick the case up again - no clock is running and nothing closes.

Is this a detective game or a walking tour of Lisbon?

It is a detective game first. But you see Lisbon properly while you play it, and people tend to remember a street they searched better than one they were shown.

What else is there to do in Lisbon?

The same streets carry other city games in Lisbon, each with its own story, and anyone travelling on will find the next stop under Portugal.

Keep going: Secrets of Lisbon · The Lisbon Syndicate · city games across Portugal

  1. Elevador de Santa JustaRua de Santa Justa, 1150-060
  2. National Museum of Ancient ArtRua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa
  3. Rossio Square South FountainPraça Dom Pedro IV, 1100-200 Lisboa
  4. Lisbon CathedralLargo da Sé 1, 1100-585 Lisboa
  5. Praça do Comércio1100-148 Lisbon
  6. Parque Eduardo VIIParque Eduardo VII, 1070-051 Lisboa
  7. Torre de BelémRua dos Cavaleiros, 1100-588
  8. Museu Calouste GulbenkianAvenida de Berna 45A, 1067-001 Lisboa

How it works

  1. BookYour ticket arrives by email.
  2. Go to the startThe start point is in your email. Any day within 12 months.
  3. PlayOpen the link on one phone per team and press start.

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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