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Lisbon City Scavenger Hunt: Seafaring Splendor & the Secrets of the Seven Hills
Lisbon City Scavenger Hunt: Seafaring Splendor & the Secrets of the Seven HillsExperience the "Light of Lisbon" in a completely new way! Follow in the footsteps of the explorers from the banks of the Tagus River to the winding streets of Alfama and solve the riddles of the ruins of the Convento do Carmo.
- City reference: 5.0
- Effort: 3.0
- Deadline: jederzeit
- Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
- Praca do Comercio
- Rating in our app: 4.8
Experience Lisbon City as an ixpiritour on your smartphone
🕵️ The Story
Lisbon is a city that rose from the ashes to new splendor. Where the magnificent Praça do Comércio now gleams in the sun, a massive earthquake in 1755 changed the world forever. But the spirit of the great seafarers lived on.
What secret does the stone statue of King Joseph I on his horse guard? Why does the Ponte 25 de Abril look like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco? And how did a student of Gustave Eiffel manage to build an iron work of art right in the heart of the city? Embark on a journey of discovery through the Lisbon of kings, poets, and seafarers. Solve the riddles hidden among the tiled facades (azulejos), listen to the distant sounds of fado, and find out what truly lies behind the triumphal arch on Rua Augusta .
🌟 This is what awaits you
This interactive scavenger hunt takes you through the beating heart of the Portuguese capital. You start right on the glittering banks of the Tagus River and work your way through the labyrinth of Alfama , past the majestic Sé Cathedral, to the elegant Chiado district.
You'll not only see the world-famous yellow tram number 28 , but also discover details that other tourists overlook. Whether you enjoy the view from the Santa Justa Lift or feel the mysterious silence in the roofless Convento do Carmo – Lisbon will enchant you!
🗺️ Your Highlights
- The gateway to the world: look at the Praça do Comércio across the Tejo to the gigantic Ponte 25 de Abril .
- Triumphant entrance: Walk through the Arco da Rua Augusta and discover the symbols of the city on Portugal's most magnificent shopping street.
- Time travel in Alfama: Immerse yourself in the oldest quarter of the city and uncover the mysteries surrounding the fortified Sé Cathedral .
- The yellow icon: Find out why the Eléctrico 28 is more than just a means of transport and where it masters its most difficult curves.
- Iron masterpiece: Marvel at the Elevador de Santa Justa and learn the story behind this neo-Gothic elevator.
- Bohemian flair & ruins: Explore the chic Chiado and end your adventure at the impressive arches of the Convento do Carmo at Rossio Square .
⚙️ Tour details
- Starting point: Praça do Comércio (banks of the Tagus)
- End point: Praça do Rossio / Convento do Carmo
- Duration: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours (Lisbon is hilly – plan enough time for breaks!)
- Difficulty: Medium (some small inclines, typical for Lisbon)
- Languages: German, English, Italian, Spanish, French, Ukrainian, Turkish
- Suitable for: explorers, culture lovers and families
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The sweet cult: Pastéis de Nata & a “Bica” ☕🥧
A visit to Lisbon without its famous custard tarts is practically unthinkable. While most tourists queue up in Belém, locals swear by the manteigaria (for example, right on Praça Luís de Camões in Chiado). Here, you can watch through a glass window as the paper-thin puff pastry is handmade. Order a "bica" (a typical Portuguese espresso) to go with it, and be sure to sprinkle your pastel with cinnamon and powdered sugar – that's the taste of Lisbon in its purest form!
Goosebumps panorama at the Miradouro de Santa Luzia 📸✨
If you're strolling through Alfama during your tour, be sure to stop at the Miradouro de Santa Luzia. It's arguably one of the most romantic spots in the city. Framed by vibrant blue azulejos (tiles) and blooming bougainvillea, you'll have a breathtaking view over the red rooftops of Alfama all the way down to the Tagus River. Insider tip: You'll often find street performers below the viewing platform, whose music perfectly complements the atmosphere.
The Ginjinha ritual: “Com ou sem elas?” 🍒🍷
When you reach Rossio Square at the end of your tour, a visit to one of the tiny Ginjinha bars (like "A Ginjinha") is a must. The sweet sour cherry liqueur is the unofficial national drink. The bartender's crucial question is: "Com ou sem elas?" (With or without cherries in the glass?). We recommend: With! But be warned, those cherries pack a punch. Traditionally, you drink the shot standing up, right in front of the bar.
World record in Chiado: The oldest bookstore in the world 📚🏛️
Fancy a little piece of cultural history to take home? In the Chiado district, you'll find Livraria Bertrand. According to the Guinness Book of Records, it's the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world (since 1732!). Even if you don't speak Portuguese, a quick look inside its beautiful, vaulted rooms is worthwhile. If you buy a book, you'll receive a special stamp confirming that it comes from the oldest bookstore in the world – a perfect souvenir!
The blue hour on the banks of the Tagus River 🌅⚓
After exploring the Convento do Carmo, take a final stroll back towards Praça do Comércio. Sit down on the steps of Cais das Colunas by the water. As the sun slowly sets and bathes the Ponte 25 de Abril in golden light, you'll instantly understand why Lisbon is called the "City of Light." It's the perfect spot to reflect on the scavenger hunt while enjoying a gentle breeze.
Your benefits
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Smarter Travel Buddy
GPS navigation & offline mode. No getting lost. Many new perspectives & facets.
The scavenger hunt is a self-guided, online city tour that's independent of time constraints – combined with lots of information about beautiful places, fun puzzles, and plenty of enjoyment! In this scavenger hunt, you'll not only explore the most beautiful spots but also discover stories about the city that you'd hardly find in any guidebook. -
Full freedom
Start anytime. No traditional city tour. No guide. No waiting. Coffee or aperitif break? Always.
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Knowledge that sticks
Exciting stories instead of dry data. Discover through play. The ixpirity scavenger hunt is more than just a city tour , because at each station you solve unique puzzles while exploring the city's sights.
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Explorer spirit wanted
With each puzzle solved on-site, you collect points and can compete with your friends and others at the end. Maybe you'll even manage to reach the high score?
Here's how it works
- Book easily right here - there's no minimum number of people !
- You will receive a separate code for each ticket booked.
- Download the app and enter the code that we will send you by email for you and, if applicable, your loved ones.
- If you don't have internet access while you're out, you can download the scavenger hunt in advance!
- Start whenever you want - within 6 months.
🎀 Discover together. Save together.
Whether you set off alone, with a partner, or with friends – our scavenger hunt is fun in any combination. And it's twice as rewarding as a team!
🔹 Buy 2 or more tickets and use the discount code TEAM to automatically get 10% off all tickets!
💡 Your advantage: Everyone solves the puzzle on their own – making it a little challenge!
The winner is the one who's in the lead, and the person with the fewest points at the end gets to celebrate and maybe even buy the next ice cream? 😉
Frequently Asked Questions
Wie geht es nach dem Kauf der ixpirity Schnitzeljagd weiter?
Du bekommst gleich anschließend an deinen Kauf einen Link zur App und pro Ticket einen Zugangscode. Diesen gibst du in der App ein, wählst deine Sprache und schon machst du dich auf den Weg zum Startpunkt (immer direkt im Zentrum) und startest los!
Was brauche ich für die Schnitzeljagd von ixpirity?
Du brauchst nur deinen Zugangscode für die App, ein aufgeladenes Handy, bequeme Schuhe und gute Laune! Und schon kann´s losgehen!
Gibt es eine Mindestzahl pro Ticketkauf?
Nein! Bei anderen Anbietern musst du mind. 2 Tickets kaufen, das machen wir nicht! Wir empfehlen aber ganz klar, pro Person auch wirklich ein eigenes Ticket zu lösen. Warum? Weil es einfach viel mehr Spaß macht, wenn ihr alle in eurem individuellen Tempo die Informationen aufnehmt und die Rätsel löst.
Und: ihr könnt euch challengen und am Ende die oder den Gewinner:in krönen, denn jede:r von euch sammelt für sich selbst Punkte!
In welchen Sprachen kann ich eine ixpirity Schnitzeljagd machen?
Du kannst nach der Eingabe deines Zugangscodes auswählen, ob du sie in Deutsch, Englisch, Italienisch, Spanisch oder Französisch machen möchtest!
Wie lange dauert eine Schnitzeljagd?
So lange du möchtest! Du hast kein Zeitlimit und kannst dir so viel Zeit lassen, wie dir gut tut! Feel the City! Du kannst also ganz ohne Druck auch Pausen für einen Kaffee oder einen Apertiv einlegen und danach weitermachen!
Was ist eine Schnitzeljagd von ixpirity?
Die feel the City Schnitzeljagd von ixpirity ist ein selbstgeführter, interaktiver Stadtrundgang, bei dem du mithilfe deines Smartphones die Stadt erkundest, Geschichten und Geschichte der Stadt kennenlernst und bei den schönsten Sehenswürdigkeiten Rätsel löst. So erkundest Stadt auf spielerische Weise. Du folgst Hinweisen, entdeckst versteckte Orte und lernst dabei interessante Fakten über deine Umgebung kennen.
Perfekt für Freunde, Familien oder Teamevents!
In welchen Sprachen kann ich eine ixpirity Schnitzeljagd machen?
Du kannst nach der Eingabe deines Zugangscodes auswählen, ob du sie in Deutsch, Englisch, Italienisch, Spanisch oder Französisch machen möchtest!