Historical Mystery Tour: Secrets of Marquis de Pombal

Set your mobile devices down and engage with a traditional paper map and relics. Solve enigmas and acquire knowledge about history. Crack open the genuine cryptex to discover the concealed secrets of the Marquis de Pombal

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Baixa-Chiado - ✨ Step into the intriguing world of history and mysteries with our new historical escape game centered around the remarkable 18th-century figure, Marquis Pombal!

This game offers a unique excursion experience, combining a city walk with puzzle-solving adventures.

All locations are conveniently close to each other, nestled in the beautiful historical district of Lisbon (Bairro Alto).

Your mission is to unlock the cryptex by deciphering puzzles left by Marquis Pombal in his memoirs.

Each of the 6 thrilling tasks will reveal one of the 6 characters needed for the password.

All challenges are based on real historical facts from 18th-century Portugal, particularly focusing on the achievements of Marquis Pombal.

The quest lasts approximately 2.5 hours and is available year-round during daylight hours.

The meeting point is in front of the monument to Antonio Ribeiro, near the exit of the Baixa Chiado metro station.

The minimum number of participants is 2, and the maximum is 10. Groups of 4 or more can split into two teams for a competitive experience, ideal for team-building or family competitions.

What's Included
  • Maps
  • Diagrams
  • Artifacts
Location
Baixa-Chiado
The guide will be waiting for you next to the Statue of António Ribeiro, which is located in front of Baixa-Chiado metro
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lise_d
Aug 1, 2024
Great activity in Lisbao - We had an excellent moment visiting Lisbao with this activity, it was very well thought and it gave us cool details about Lisbao history.
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Master-rea
Aug 1, 2024
Great experience for quest and Lisbon lovers - I 'm excited with the Lisbon city quest! I'm a huge fan of all kinds of quests—escape rooms, city hunts, you name it—and this one did not disappoint. It was super well put together and made exploring Lisbon so much fun. One of the coolest parts was splitting into two teams, which added some friendly competition and made it even more exciting. The organizer was awesome, everything was smooth and well-coordinated. The materials were really interesting and kept us on our toes the whole time. This quest wasn’t just a great challenge; it was also a fantastic way to see more of Lisbon’s hidden spots. I’d totally recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and unique adventure!
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Mariarakitinap
Aug 1, 2024
Good idea for a day off. - Had a wonderful time with friends walking around the beautiful places of Lisbon! It was the perfect balance - not too long a walk, but not too fast. It was great looking for symbols while learning a little history. It was particularly impressive that the quest was based on real historical events and locations rather than made up. The performance was of the highest quality and original. Thank you very much!
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Northstar39083440804
Aug 1, 2024
I definitely liked it! - I never participated in quests before and it was a curious experience. The tasks were suspenseful, but not too tiring. If you are a Lisbon lover it could become another unusual and beautiful way to enjoy the city. Thank you!
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Kirillgreen
Jul 28, 2024
An interesting quest in the very centre of Lisbon - Interesting experience and a cool experience. It is like a detective story where you are detectives. The tasks are well thought out and non-trivial, you have to think hard to solve them. I liked the quality of the game materials, everything is done on the good conscience. The game took about 2 hours to play, and I think I was ready to play longer!
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Bbkingb2024
Jul 28, 2024
Confession of an alcoholic - It's hard to solve quest, when you see so many wine shops around you and even one riddle was using taverns around you. But it totally worth it!
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J2555iygregs
Jul 27, 2024
### Exceptional Historical Quest Experience in Lisbon - Firstly, the quest was very well put together. The high-quality materials, detailed illustrations, and texts provided a great aesthetic pleasure, showing the organizer’s dedication to the game. Secondly, the puzzles in the quest were challenging. As an experienced player, I found them very enjoyable. They required real thought but didn’t lead to dead ends and were solvable, which positively influenced the overall experience. I particularly want to highlight the idea of splitting participants into two teams that compete to be the first to solve the quest. This adds more excitement and competitive spirit to the game. The organizer also suggests that teams arrange a prize to compete for. Unfortunately, we didn’t do this, but I would recommend other teams to chip in for a prize for the winners—it makes the game even more thrilling and fun. Initially, I was cautious about the idea of a quest in Lisbon due to its hills and elevation changes, which aren’t ideal for walking quests. However, all the key puzzles are located within a five-minute walk of each other. Even though we played this game in July when it was quite hot, we didn’t get exhausted or tired. The organizers did an excellent job of balancing educational and entertaining aspects of the game. This was truly a memorable adventure that I recommend to anyone interested in history and enjoys active outdoor activities. A big thank you to the organizer for their hard work.
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