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Porto Old Town Quest: 1942 Paperboy Adventure

5 Reviews 4.00 out of 5 stars Based on 5 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Porto, Portugal
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1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Porto, 1942. You are Mário, a paperboy with a journalist's ambition and a city full of stories to find.

Use the Questo app to walk Porto's Old Town across 10 real landmarks: São Bento Station, Rua das Flores, Prince Henry's monument by the Douro, the medieval Tower of Rua de Baixo, the Church of the Crickets, and Avenida dos Aliados. At each stop, solve a riddle or decode a hidden detail.

Download the Questo app, activate your quest with the booking code, and start playing when you reach São Bento Station. Pause anytime, take photos, grab a coffee.

You'll uncover stories most tourists miss: a 19th-century almond poisoning on Rua das Flores, the Siege of Porto that emptied the cathedral quarter, and Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese diplomat who defied orders to save 30,000 Jews from Nazi-occupied France.

Perfect for couples, friends, families with curious kids, and history-curious solo travellers. About 80 minutes, 3.1 km through Old Town Porto.

What's Included

  • Story-driven puzzles, you play Mário, a 1942 paperboy chasing scoops
  • Real Porto landmarks: São Bento Station, Rua das Flores, Avenida dos Aliados
  • Couples, friends, families with curious kids, and solo explorers all welcome
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app, you play through Mário's story yourself)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Praça de Almeida Garrett
4000-069 Porto, Portugal

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End point

Praça da Liberdade S/N
4000-322 Porto, Portugal

What To Expect

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Sao Bento Railway Station

This is the starting point of the city game and the city's main train station. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this cafe. It's fun. You will love it:)
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ourivesaria Alliança

A hundred-year-old goldsmith in a gorgeous building, Ourivesaria Aliança has reinvented itself into an elegant multi-brand store occupying 6 floors.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this bar. It's fun. You will love it:)
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa do Infante (pass by)

The Casa do Infante (House of the Prince), or alternately as the Alfândega Velha (Old Customshouse) is a historical house in the civil parish of Cedofeita.You will pass next to it as we proceed to the next location on our adventure.
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Torre da Rua de Baixo

This medieval building is one of the oldest in town. Five floors’ tower facing two parallel streets, it is an example of the medieval architecture. The typology of the primitive tympanum and the arch side face of one of the first windows, make us believe that the building is from the XIII century.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn its story.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Episcopal Palace of Porto (pass by)

The Episcopal Palace (Portuguese: Paço Episcopal) is the former residence of the bishops of Porto, in Portugal. The palace is located on a high elevation.You will see it as we walk around it to get to our next location.
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Saint Lawrence Church (pass by)

The Igreja de São Lourenço commonly known as the Igreja dos Grilos (Cricket Church) was founded in the seventeenth century in Porto.We will pass it as we walk to the next location on our adventure.
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Miradouro da Rua das Aldas

This is a lookout where you will see the city from above. Great spot to take instagrammable photos.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place. It's fun. You will love it:)
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Catedral do Porto (pass by)

The Porto Cathedral (Portuguese: Sé do Porto) is a Roman Catholic church located in the historical centre of the city of Porto, Portugal. It is one of the city's oldest monuments and one of the most important local Romanesque monuments.You will pass by it as we walk to the next attraction.
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Statue of Vímara Peres

Vímara Peres was a ninth-century nobleman from the Kingdom of Asturias and the first ruler of the County of Portugal. This is his equestrian statue.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place. It's fun. You will love it:)
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Muralha Primitiva do Porto (pass by)

There are still, in some points of the historic centre, remains of the Primitive Wall, which remounts to the year 400. This wall had four doors or entrances. The main door was the Vandoma Arch that was east of the borough, between the Largo da Sé and the Rua Chã. From here, the wall surrounded the hill following closely the Escadas das Verdades (stairs), where the Mentiras Arch or Door used to be.You will pass next to it on your way to the next attraction.
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São João National Theater

The São João Theatre is a Portuguese theatre and concert venue in civil parish of Cedofeita.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place. It's fun. You will love it:)
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Batalha Square (pass by)

Praca da Batalha is a public space where you will find several shops. You will pass around the square as you walk to your next attraction.
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Bolhão (pass by)

One of the nicest neighborhoods in Porto where you will walk in search for the next location
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Ageas Porto Coliseum

The Coliseum of Porto (Portuguese: Coliseu do Porto) is a Portuguese theatre and concert venue in the municipality of Porto, in northern Portugal, with a capacity for a standing audience of 4000. It's a leading venue for music and cultural events in Porto.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of the attraction.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Avenida dos Aliados

Avenida dos Aliados is generally regarded as Porto's city centre and is, as such, the most grandiose avenue. Flanked by ornate buildings in a range of architectural styles, from neoclassical to French Beaux-arts, this avenue was built to impress. As such it is home to some of the city's most prestigious hotels along with a number of banks.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn its story.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Newspaper Vendor Statue

The Newspaper Vendor is a beautiful statue. It is symbolic of the hard and amazing work newspaper sellers used to do.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to learn its story and finish the quest.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Porto Old Town Quest: 1942 Paperboy Adventure?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Porto Old Town Quest: 1942 Paperboy Adventure?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Story-driven puzzles, you play Mário, a 1942 paperboy chasing scoops.
  • Real Porto landmarks: São Bento Station, Rua das Flores, Avenida dos Aliados.
  • Couples, friends, families with curious kids, and solo explorers all welcome.
  • Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace, pause and resume.
  • Hidden stories most tourists miss: Sousa Mendes, the Siege of Porto, Almeida Garrett.
  • Self-guided walking quest in 10 chapters across Porto's Old Town.
The following is NOT included:
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app, you play through Mário's story yourself).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 8..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Porto Old Town Quest: 1942 Paperboy Adventure is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Porto Old Town Quest: 1942 Paperboy Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Story-driven puzzles, you play Mário, a 1942 paperboy chasing scoops
  • Real Porto landmarks: São Bento Station, Rua das Flores, Avenida dos Aliados
  • Couples, friends, families with curious kids, and solo explorers all welcome
  • Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace, pause and resume
  • Hidden stories most tourists miss: Sousa Mendes, the Siege of Porto, Almeida Garrett
  • Self-guided walking quest in 10 chapters across Porto's Old Town
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app, you play through Mário's story yourself)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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