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Madrid Ghost Quest: The Lost Soul of Velázquez

2 Hours Round trip from Madrid Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Self-guided ghost quest through central Madrid
  • 02 Follow Velázquez's ghost on a story-driven city adventure
  • 03 Solve cryptic riddles across 12 stops
  • 04 Explore Plaza Ramales, Puerta del Sol, Teatro Español, and the Prado Museum
  • 05 Discover Madrid's historic streets at your own pace
  • 06 Best experienced after dark for an atmospheric adventure

Step into the shadows of Madrid on a self-guided ghost quest inspired by Diego Velázquez. Using the Questo app, you’ll follow a story-driven route through the city centre, solving cryptic riddles and uncovering clues as you trace the painter’s search for his lost body.

Along the way, explore historic locations including Plaza Ramales, the Royal Palace area, Puerta del Sol, Teatro Español, and the Prado Museum. Designed for independent explorers, this experience lets you discover Madrid at your own pace—especially atmospheric after dark.

Step into the shadows of Madrid on a self-guided ghost quest inspired by Diego Velázquez.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Madrid
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

You will begin at Real Church of Saint James and Saint John the Baptist. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Plaza Ramales. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around The Royal Palace. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around the Monument to Philip IV. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around the Ratoncito Pérez shop. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around Puerta del Sol. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Museo del Jamón. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around Teatro Español. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you arounf the Royal Academy of History. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will finish at Museo del Prado. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Madrid 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Self-guided ghost quest through central Madrid
  • Play as Velázquez's ghost on a quest to find your lost body and rest in peace
  • Visit Plaza Ramales, Puerta del Sol, Teatro Español, and the Prado Museum
  • Cryptic riddles, ghostly encounters, and royal apparitions across 12 stops
  • Best after dark — a phone flashlight may help with clues along the route
  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra licences for the full multiplayer experience

What's Not Included

  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • To unlock the experience in the Questo app, go to and add your booking number and e-mail address. Then, download the Questo app and create a new account with the e-mail address you used for unlocking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Madrid, ES
Tour start
Madrid, ES
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Madrid.

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