Madrid Ghost Quest: The Lost Soul of Velázquez

4.8 (4 reviews) Madrid, Spain
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Duration1h 15m - 1h 40m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

A black raven lands in the square. Its caw wakes you from your sleep on the church stairs. You are Diego Velázquez, the greatest painter of the Spanish Golden Age, and you have been a ghost for centuries. Tonight, something is different. Tonight is your Day of Reckoning.
This self-guided ghost quest takes you on walk through the heart of Madrid.

Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you follow Velázquez's search at 12 stops: from Plaza de Santiago and Plaza Ramales, where his burial church once stood, to the Puerta del Sol, the Museo del Jamón, the world's oldest theatre at Teatro Español, and the Velázquez monument outside the Prado Museum. Solve cryptic riddles, encounter royal ghosts, and piece together the mystery of a lost body.

Best after dark. A phone flashlight may help with clues. Explore Madrid's historic streets at your own pace. Do not enter the venues.

Perfect for history lovers, art enthusiasts, and night explorers. No prior knowledge of Madrid required.

What's included

  • Best after dark — a phone flashlight may help with clues along the route
  • Cryptic riddles, ghostly encounters, and royal apparitions across 12 stops
  • Play as Velázquez's ghost on a quest to find your lost body and rest in peace
  • Self-guided ghost quest through central Madrid
  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra licences for the full multiplayer experience
  • Visit Plaza Ramales, Puerta del Sol, Teatro Español, and the Prado Museum
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

What to expect

  1. You will begin at Real Church of Saint James and Saint John the Baptist. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
  2. Plaza de Ramales
    5m
    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Plaza Ramales. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  3. Royal Palace of Madrid
    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around The Royal Palace. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  4. 5m
    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around the Monument to Philip IV. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  5. Casita Museo de Raton Perez
    5m
    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around the Ratoncito Pérez shop. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  6. 5m
    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around Puerta del Sol. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  7. Museo del Jamon
    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Museo del Jamón. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  8. You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around Teatro Español. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  9. You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you arounf the Royal Academy of History. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  10. Museo Nacional del Prado
    You will finish at Museo del Prado. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The game starts at the Church of Santiago y San Juan. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

End point

You will finish around Museo del Prado.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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