About this tour
Navigate Madrid's landmarks by solving riddles on your smartphone, working through clues that connect the city's major sights in a 2-hour self-guided route. Rather than following a guide, you'll piece together Madrid's geography through puzzles, discovering how neighbourhoods and monuments relate to one another. The app supports Spanish, English, French and German, letting you tackle the hunt at whatever pace suits you.
Highlights
- Smartphone-based clues guide you between Madrid's key sights
- Solve riddles to unlock each destination
- Explore at your own pace without a group
- Learn Madrid's layout through puzzle-solving
- Available in four languages
- Two-hour flexible route through the city
What to expect
You'll download the Explorial app and start at a designated point with your first clue. Each riddle points you towards a landmark or street; once you arrive and find the next puzzle, you unlock directions to the following location. There's no fixed speed—linger at plazas, grab a café cortado, or power through. The walk covers main sights without feeling like a standard tour. Expect some trial and error solving clues; that's part of the appeal. The route is designed for typical fitness levels, though it does involve continuous walking.
Good to know
Public transport stations are nearby if you need a break. The app works offline once downloaded. Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with spinal conditions. Service animals are welcome. Bring a charged phone and comfortable walking shoes.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.