Scavenger Hunt Lisbon: Alfama, Belém & the Soul of Portugal
Things to do in Lisbon: experience the city as an ixpiritour on your smartphone 🕵️ The Story Lisbon is a city that rose from the ashes to new splendour. Where today the magnificent Praça do Comércio shines in the sun, a massive earthquake in 1755 changed the world forever. But the spirit of the great navigators lived on. What secret does the stone King Joseph I guard on his horse? 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 masterpiece in the middle of the city? Embark on a journey of discovery through the Lisbon of kings, poets, and seafarers. Solve the riddles between the tiled facades (Azulejos), listen to the distant Fado, and find out what really lies behind the triumphal arch of Rua Augusta. 🌟 What awaits you This interactive scavenger hunt leads you through the beating heart of the Portuguese capital. You start directly at the glittering Tagus riverbank and work your way through the labyrinth of Alfama, past the majestic Sé Cathedral, to the elegant Chiado district. You will not only observe the world-famous yellow Tram 28 but also find details that other tourists carelessly walk past. Whether you enjoy the view from the Elevador de Santa Justa or feel the mysterious silence in the roofless Convento do Carmo – Lisbon will enchant you! 🗺️ Things to see in Lisbon on your route The Gateway to the World: Gaze from the Praça do Comércio across the Tagus to the gigantic Ponte 25 de Abril. Triumphal Entry: Pass through the Arco da Rua Augusta and discover the city's symbols on Portugal's most magnificent shopping street. Time Travel in Alfama: Immerse yourself in the city's oldest district and unravel 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 tackles its most challenging turns. Iron Masterpiece: Admire 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 (Tagus riverbank) End Point: Praça do Rossio / Convento do Carmo Duration: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours (Lisbon is hilly – allow enough time for breaks!) Difficulty: Medium (some small inclines, typical for Lisbon) Language: German, English, Italian, Spanish, French, Ukrainian, Turkish Suitable for: Explorers, culture lovers, and families Scavenger Hunt Lisbon – city tour on your own instead of a fixed group Do you want to explore Lisbon, but without a rigid Lisbon city tour and without group pace? Then this is for you. The digital scavenger hunt from ixpirity works like a Lisbon tour where you have everything in your own hands: starting time, pace, breaks – and how long you stay at a viewpoint. The route takes you through Alfama and Belém, past iconic places and hidden corners. Along the way, you solve riddles, observe details, and unlock short stories – directly in the app. No guide, no meeting point. Just you, your smartphone, and a city full of small "aha" moments. From €9.90 per person. Usable offline. Valid for 6 months. Available in multiple languages. More around Lisbon What you really should see in Lisbon – Alfama, Chiado, Pink Street, Time Out Market and Tram 28 All tours in Portugal – at a glance More city breaks with ixpirity Bratislava Scavenger Hunt – old town, castle and Danube flair in Slovakia Ljubljana Scavenger Hunt – dragon bridge, castle and Plečnik architecture Vienna City Scavenger Hunt – history, gossip and hidden treasures