Porto

Discover Porto with 4 scavenger hunts full of riddles and puzzles at real landmarks.

Along the way you'll pass Mercado do Bolhão, Pérola do Bolhão, Majestic Café Porto, Ponte Dom Luís I, Jardim do Morro, Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar, Igreja do Carmo Porto and Jardim das Virtudes Porto, among other spots.

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Vintage travel-poster illustration of Porto with the Dom Luís I Bridge over the Douro and the Ribeira

Hunts in Porto

Foodie & Markets

~90 min · 6 stops

Taste the flavours of Porto, from the restored Bolhão market and an Art Nouveau grocer to the Belle Époque Majestic Café, the city's legendary francesinha, a century-old bakery and a grand iron market hall.

First stops

Mercado do Bolhão — Begin at the Mercado do Bolhão, Porto's grand two-storey market from 1914, recently restored. Stalls overflow with fresh fish, smoked meats, olives, flowers and bacalhau (salt cod).
Pérola do Bolhão — The Pérola do Bolhão is a jewel of an Art Nouveau grocery from 1917, its facade painted with two elegant female figures. Inside it still sells coffee, dried fruit and port.
Majestic Café Porto — The Majestic Café, opened in 1921, is Porto's most beautiful Belle Époque café — all carved wood, mirrors and leather. J.K. Rowling is said to have written here.

Port Wine & Gaia

~90 min · 6 stops

Cross the Douro to Vila Nova de Gaia, home of port wine. Climb to the round monastery and the Jardim do Morro for sweeping views, ride the cable car, and tour the historic riverside lodges of Cálem and Sandeman.

First stops

Ponte Dom Luís I — Cross the upper deck of the Dom Luís I Bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia, the home of port wine. From up here the whole of Porto's old town spreads out behind you.
Jardim do Morro — The Jardim do Morro is a leafy hilltop garden right beside the bridge, famous as the city's favourite spot to gather each evening and watch the sky over the Douro and Porto's red rooftops blaze orange and pink.
Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar — The Monastery of Serra do Pilar is unique in Portugal for its perfectly round church and circular cloister. Its terrace gives the single best panoramic view of Porto and the bridge.

Hidden Porto & Azulejos

~90 min · 6 stops

Discover Porto's tiled soul and secret corners, from the giant azulejo wall of the Carmo church and a hidden hillside garden to the labyrinth of Miragaia, the Street of Flowers and the blue-tiled chapels of the city.

First stops

Igreja do Carmo Porto — Begin at the Igreja do Carmo, famous for the enormous blue-and-white azulejo panel covering its entire side wall, added in 1912 and depicting the founding of the Carmelite order.
Jardim das Virtudes Porto — Hidden down a steep hillside, the Jardim das Virtudes is a secret terraced garden of old trees and stone steps, beloved by locals for picnics and sunset views over the river.
Igreja de São Pedro de Miragaia — In the maze-like riverside quarter of Miragaia, the Church of São Pedro hides a dazzling gilded interior and rare blue-tiled scenes. This was once the heart of Porto's foreign merchant community.

Porto Highlights

~90 min · 6 stops

Walk the heart of Porto, from the tiled halls of São Bento and the towering Clérigos to the magical Lello bookshop, the fortress-like cathedral, the colourful Ribeira riverfront and the great Dom Luís I Bridge.

First stops

São Bento Railway Station Porto — Begin inside São Bento Railway Station, whose entrance hall is covered in around 20,000 hand-painted blue-and-white azulejo tiles depicting scenes from Portuguese history.
Igreja dos Clérigos — The 75-metre Clérigos Tower, finished in 1763, was once the tallest building in Portugal and a landmark for ships sailing up the river. Climb its 240 steps for the best view in Porto.
Livraria Lello — Livraria Lello, opened in 1906, is one of the world's most beautiful bookshops, famous for its swirling crimson staircase said to have inspired J.K. Rowling, who once lived in Porto.

Frequently asked questions

Scavenger hunts in Porto: practical questions

How long does a scavenger hunt in Porto take?

The hunts in Porto take roughly 90 to 90 minutes and have 6 to 6 stops. You walk at your own pace and can pause and pick up again anytime.

How much does a scavenger hunt in Porto cost?

A hunt costs €1.99 as a one-time purchase in the app — no subscription. You can also unlock the whole city with all themes at once.

Which themes are available in Porto?

There are 4 hunts in Porto: Foodie & Markets, Port Wine & Gaia, Hidden Porto & Azulejos, Porto Highlights. Each theme follows its own route past different places.

Can I play together in Porto?

Yes — play solo, share one phone, or try the co-op duo mode (beta) with two phones. For groups and team outings there are private hunts everyone joins in the browser.

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