Barcelona scavenger hunt: The Mystery of Gaudí
From the buzzing Ramblas to the towers of the Sagrada Família: crack the codes of Gaudí and Catalan modernisme — or simply explore the route as a self-guided walking tour. In English, perfect for your city trip.
A city trip with depth
Barcelona is packed with world-famous highlights, but it is easy to walk right past them without really seeing them. A scavenger hunt flips that around: at every stop you have to look, count and read closely — and you discover the details thousands of tourists miss every day.
You begin at the Plaça de Catalunya and walk via the colourful La Boqueria market and the Gothic cathedral to the Passeig de Gràcia, home to the wavy façades of Casa Batlló and Casa Milà. The grand finale brings you to the Sagrada Família, where a hidden stone puzzle reveals the last piece of the code.
Two ways to do it: play the full puzzle hunt and open the treasure chest — or switch to explore mode and simply walk the route, reading the story and sources at each place. Both are free and in English.
- 2–3 hoursat your own pace
- Freeduring the launch
- EN / ES / NLpick your language
- In the browsernothing to download
What you'll see along the way
The Sagrada Família
Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece and the spectacular finale of the route, with a hidden stone riddle on the façade.
Casa Batlló & Casa Milà
The wavy modernista façades on the elegant Passeig de Gràcia — every stone seems to move.
La Boqueria
The buzzing covered market off the Ramblas, behind an ornate coloured entrance sign.
The Gothic Quarter
The medieval cathedral, the atmospheric Pont del Bisbe and narrow streets full of detail.
Frequently asked questions about the Barcelona hunt
Can I do the Barcelona scavenger hunt in English?
Yes. The app is available in English, Dutch and Spanish, so you play the Barcelona route in your own language. There is nothing to download and no account needed.
Where does the Barcelona route go?
You start at Plaça de Catalunya and walk via the La Boqueria market and the Gothic cathedral to the famous modernista houses on Passeig de Gràcia — Casa Batlló and Casa Milà — finishing at the Sagrada Família. The exact route and starting point are in the app.
Can I do it as a self-guided walking tour without puzzles?
Yes. Alongside the puzzle hunt there is an explore mode: walk the same route without questions and read the story, background and sources at every stop — a free self-guided tour of Barcelona at your own pace.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
About 2 to 3 hours at your own pace, and it is free during the launch. Ideal for a day of exploring on a city trip.
Ready to crack Barcelona?
Pick the route, head out and open the treasure chest. Completely free.
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