Lisbon’s Horrible Histories Treasure Hunt

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Discover the hidden corners of Lisbon’s historic center, and learn the horrible histories that dwell in the city’s past.

Lisbon Horrible Histories Treasure Hunt

Discover the darker, stranger, and downright gruesome side of Lisbon on this interactive team adventure through the atmospheric alleyways of the historic center.

Armed with tablets, teams follow clues through centuries of Lisbon’s history—from the shadow of the Inquisition and plague legends to Age of Discovery myths—completing puzzles, photo and video challenges, and uncovering the secrets behind the city’s most fascinating locations.

Along the way, you may come face-to-face with inquisitors, plague survivors, Templar sailors, medieval smugglers, and other colourful characters from Lisbon’s past. But don’t expect a conventional history tour. Expect strange stories, horrible facts, unexpected encounters, and plenty of team competition!

From the monumental expanse of Rossio Square and the eerie, labyrinthine stairwells of the Alfama district to the historic riverfront of Ribeira das Naus and the ancient fortress walls beneath São Jorge Castle, Lisbon’s historic heart becomes your playground.

History has never been this horrible… or this much fun.