Secrets & Poetry in Barcelona - Juego de exploración al aire libre

An outdoor exploration game in English, guided by an app, that starts at the Universitat de Barcelona and takes players through the city centre following a story of verses and clues.

The outing begins with a letter containing poems, clues and family secrets. Participants follow Alba, a literature student, and make their way with the help of an app that marks the route, sets poetic riddles and asks players to find visual signs in the urban space.

The starting point is the Universitat de Barcelona, on the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. From there, the game unfolds on foot through streets, squares and little-seen corners, and the story is gradually revealed as the puzzles are solved. Between the plaça del Rei and El Born, the clues uncover the legacy of Alba's great-grandfather. To play, you need a smartphone with the Questo app, an internet connection and enough battery. It can be played solo or in a group; in the latter case, it is best for each participant to have their own device.

As it takes place outdoors, it is not wheelchair accessible. It is designed for anyone looking to combine a story with the exploration of spaces in the city centre, whether on their own or with friends, and it is played in English.