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Unlock the secrets of Barcelona's Gracia via a real-life riddle game

Done following maps? Not really one for following a tour guide? Play a riddle game to see the Gracia's hidden gems and unlock forgotten stories as well as the best local tips for food & drinks! What are you waiting for?
Duration 2 hours
Private tour available in English
Group tour pricing from 22 EUR per group
I bought the game for my husband's birthday, as he loves a good history-related riddle/ scavenger hunt. We found the clues to be a nice mix of challenging and easy; and we liked the tidbits of history you are given along the way! A few things for the creators of the clues: 1.) It's very hard to see the sides of the buildings at night, so I would recommend people play during daylight hours for visibility reasons. 2.) At least one of the clues was outdated, since businesses tend to move or go out of business (esp. on Travessera de Gracia). Also a building had been recently painted so the clue was painted over! (We used Google maps history street view to see the older version of the building in order to figure out the "subtract top from bottom" clue). 3.) My husband's one critic was that the "scrambled" letters/"backwards" words clues were too evident, and it would be more fun to have to figure out the words through a different kind of riddle. Perhaps some sort of key you receive when you download the game? I was pleasantly surprised at how good the game was overall and would recommend it to friends who are visiting.

Highlights

An unconventional view of La Casa Comalat, Vila de Gracia square & our favourite tapas spots + former bomb shelters.

A self-guided & real-life city discovery game via your own phone.

The joy of solving riddles and unlocking local stories + secret recommendations.

A chance to go beneath the surface of Gracia - and go where the locals go.

Description

An interactive city discovery experience across Barcelona's Gracia (our favourite neighbourhood of the city!). You’ll solve riddles via a web app in your phone’s browser. Your challenge starts on Passeig de Gracia, where it turns into Carrer Gran de Gracia. All the information you need for your adventure is in your email from Secret City Trails.

Solve 11 riddles. Each riddle takes you from one location to the next. You’ll unlock local recommendations and fun facts - as well as the history of the city.

You’ll explore spots in Gracia that many locals don’t even know. This discovery trail shows you charming streets, the colourful la Casa Comalat, Vila de Gracia square & our favourite tapas spots here, Placa del Sol, the former bomb shelters of Placa del Diamant and much more!

This activity is great for locals, visitors, couples, families and groups of friends! This particular game is a favourite of both couples & families.

What’s included & not included

A link to the web app game (received via email). The game is played in the browser of your phone.

You need a little bit of data - max 2MB. No downloads.

11 riddles & many local recommendations + secret spots!

This is self-guided city discovery experience. There is no tour guide that will join your urban adventure. No one will wait for you at the meeting/starting point. All you need for your exploration will be written in your email from Secret City Trails.

Meeting point

Carrer Gran de Gràcia, Barcelona, Spain

Reviews from travelers (1)

4.00/5
Fun way to (re)discover Gracia
I bought the game for my husband's birthday, as he loves a good history-related riddle/ scavenger hunt. We found the clues to be a nice mix of challenging and easy; and we liked the tidbits of history you are given along the way! A few things for the creators of the clues: 1.) It's very hard to see the sides of the buildings at night, so I would recommend people play during daylight hours for visibility reasons. 2.) At least one of the clues was outdated, since businesses tend to move or go out of business (esp. on Travessera de Gracia). Also a building had been recently painted so the clue was painted over! (We used Google maps history street view to see the older version of the building in order to figure out the "subtract top from bottom" clue). 3.) My husband's one critic was that the "scrambled" letters/"backwards" words clues were too evident, and it would be more fun to have to figure out the words through a different kind of riddle. Perhaps some sort of key you receive when you download the game? I was pleasantly surprised at how good the game was overall and would recommend it to friends who are visiting.
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Carrer Gran de Gràcia, Barcelona, Spain
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