Madrid Quest: Escape the Spanish Inquisition

4.0 (14 reviews) Madrid, Spain
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Duration1h 10m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

18th-century Madrid. Your sister Juana, a folk healer, has been condemned by the Spanish Inquisition. Her head is shaved, she is covered in feathers, and tomorrow she will be paraded through the city to be beaten by the crowd. Tonight, you break her out.

This self-guided escape quest takes you on a walk through the heart of Madrid's Old Town. Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you guide Juana to safety at 13 stops: through the dungeons of the Holy Office, past the real Inquisition tribunal on Calle de Torija, down Bitterness Street into the Plaza Mayor, through the Mercado de San Miguel, past the former execution sites of the Plaza de la Cebada, and the street in La Latina that still bears Juana's name. Based on the real story of Juana Picazo.

No guide, no fixed schedule. Best during the day. Explore Madrid's oldest streets at your own pace.

Perfect for history lovers and curious explorers. No prior knowledge of the Spanish Inquisition required.

What's included

  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience
  • Visit the real Inquisition tribunal, former execution sites, and San Francisco el Grande
  • Walk Bitterness Street, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, and La Latina
  • Help real healer Juana Picazo escape the Spanish Inquisition through 18th-century Madrid
  • Self-guided escape quest through Madrid's Old Town
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

What to expect

  1. Calle De San Bernardo
    5m
    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
  2. 5m
    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
  3. 10m
    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
  4. Plaza de Oriente
    Pass by
    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
  5. Plaza Mayor
    5m
    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
  6. Mercado San Miguel
    5m
    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
  7. Plaza de la Cruz Verde
    5m
    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
  8. 5m
    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
  9. Placa de la Cebada
    5m
    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
  10. Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande
    5m
    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The game starts at the Inquisition Dungeons. 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 Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

End point

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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