Scavenger hunts in Guimarães
Guimarães, the cradle of the nation, invites you on an exhilarating journey through the history of Portugal. With the myCityHunt Scavenger Hunts in Guimarães, you'll not only uncover stunning landmarks like the Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza but also tackle some tricky puzzles. As you wander through the historic old town, you'll gain insights into the city's fascinating culture and history. And if hunger strikes, you can indulge in the region's culinary delights.
Discovering Landmarks on the Scavenger Hunt in Guimarães
The myCityHunt Scavenger Hunts in Guimarães take you to the city's most significant sights. You'll explore the magnificent Guimarães Castle, a fortress built in the 10th century, known as the birthplace of Portugal's first king, Afonso I. Equally impressive is the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, a splendid 15th-century palace. Another highlight is the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, a church with a rich history dating back to the 10th century. As you solve intriguing puzzles at these locations, you'll learn fascinating details.
Experiencing History and Culture on the Scavenger Hunt in Guimarães
On the myCityHunt Scavenger Hunts in Guimarães, you'll dive deep into the city's history and culture. Guimarães was the first capital of Portugal and is thus regarded as the "cradle of the nation." You'll learn about the Battle of São Mamede in 1128, considered the birth of Portugal. Did you know that Guimarães was the European Capital of Culture in 2012? During the scavenger hunt, you'll also get to know culinary specialties like the "Toucinho do Céu," a traditional almond cake. These and many other intriguing facts make the scavenger hunt in Guimarães an unforgettable experience.
Exploring the Surroundings After the Scavenger Hunt in Guimarães
If you want to discover more of the region after your scavenger hunt in Guimarães, there are plenty of options. Visit the Largo do Toural, one of the city's most beautiful squares, or take a detour to the Palácio Vila Flor, now a cultural center. The nearby Serra da Penha offers splendid hiking trails and panoramic views. End your action-packed day with a relaxing dinner at one of the local restaurants and savor the regional cuisine.
Based on long-standing experience, we know the special requirements that arise when planning a team event in Guimarães . With the myCityHunt Teamevent in Guimarães we have therefore developed a package especially for corporate clients. This extends our well-proven tours with a number of advantages that make our scavenger hunts the perfect teambuilding event in Guimarães .
- Support by myCityHunt guides via chat
- Shared image gallery and highscore
- Participation certificates with team photo & team name (as PDF)
- Interconnection through team chat
- Free rebooking (up to 7 days before the event)
- Payment by credit card or PayPal
- VAT invoice
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Frequently Asked Questions
With myCityHunt, Guimarães becomes your playing field! All you need is a ticket code, and an internet-enabled mobile phone.
On the desired date, you will gather your team in the city center of Guimarães . Then the scavenger hunt starts: Your mobile phone guides you and your team to numerous places worth seeing in Guimarães . Once there, you answer tricky questions and solve riddles. You gain points by correctly solving these tasks.
But that's not all: All registered players will receive special tasks during the rally, such as photo assignments or quiz questions. The scavenger hunt will reward you with many great memories, which you can view in a picture gallery afterwards.
Along the tour, you can take a break for ice cream or drinks at any time! After about 3 hours, the high score list will provide information about your overall ranking.
More information about the course of our scavenger hunt in Guimarães can be found here: https://www.mycityhunt.ie/how-it-works.
The price for a myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Guimarães is € 12.99 per person. In contrast to the price models of other providers, myCityHunt is charged per person. For example, the total price for two people is only € 25.98, for five persons € 64.95 and so on.
Tickets can be booked online in the ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.ie/tickets.
The myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Guimarães can be played at any time! If you have a ticket, you can play on a day of your choice at any time within the validity of 6 months. Tickets for myCityHunt scavenger hunts in Guimarães can be booked in the online ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.ie/tickets.
