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Take a two-hour self-guided Sherlock Holmes murder mystery through Alicante’s old town. Solve puzzles, follow digital leads, and explore historic streets at your own pace.
Take a two-hour self-guided Sherlock Holmes murder mystery through Alicante’s old town. Solve puzzles, follow digital leads, and explore historic streets at your own pace.
The harbor smells faintly of diesel and orange blossom as you step into Plaza Sta. Teresa, phone in hand and a case file to open. Alicante’s limestone streets echo with footsteps; a gull criticizes from a lamppost while the Mediterranean breeze nudges you toward the first clue.
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Operated by City Game · Alicante, Valencian Community
The harbor smells faintly of diesel and orange blossom as you step into Plaza Sta. Teresa, phone in hand and a case file to open. Alicante’s limestone streets echo with footsteps; a gull criticizes from a lamppost while the Mediterranean breeze nudges you toward the first clue.
This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game threads fiction through Alicante’s real past: a port city with Phoenician origins, Roman remains underfoot, and a fortified hill—Castillo de Santa Bárbara—watching over centuries of trade and conflict. The old quarter’s narrow lanes and Baroque facades make an easy stage for a murder mystery, while the Explanada’s marble palms frame the city’s modern leisure culture.
Expect puzzles that use observation more than local lore, photo challenges that ask you to interact with the streetscape, and digital characters that push the plot forward. The format is accessible—designed for families and mixed-ability groups—and plays across roughly two hours at your own pace.
Practical guidance: start early to avoid midday heat in summer and to catch quieter streets; download the Loquiz app and charge your phone fully; carry a power bank and comfortable shoes for cobbled surfaces. Public transit and taxis are nearby if you need to bail out.
This is an urban scavenger hunt turned narrative walk—part history lesson, part puzzle room—best experienced with curious company, a sense of humor, and a readiness to let the city steer the investigation.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves walking on city streets up to a couple of miles
The game is designed for roughly two hours but you can play faster or slower depending on how often you stop for sights.
One ticket covers a group of 1–4 people using a single device; larger groups can buy additional tickets.
No — it is self-guided. Pick any start time on your booked date and begin at the specified start location.
Yes. Written guide languages include Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, and Dutch.
Alicante grew as a Mediterranean port with layers from Phoenician traders to Roman settlement; its Old Town preserves narrow streets and religious buildings that reflect those eras.
Stick to marked streets, avoid climbing fragile ruins, and support local vendors to keep tourism benefits in the community.
City Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The harbor smells faintly of diesel and orange blossom as you step into Plaza Sta. Teresa, phone in hand and a case file to open. Alicante’s limestone streets echo with footsteps; a gull criticizes from a lamppost while the Mediterranean breeze nudges you toward the first clue.
The harbor smells faintly of diesel and orange blossom as you step into Plaza Sta. Teresa, phone in hand and a case file to open. Alicante’s limestone streets echo with footsteps; a gull criticizes from a lamppost while the Mediterranean breeze nudges you toward the first clue.
This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game threads fiction through Alicante’s real past: a port city with Phoenician origins, Roman remains underfoot, and a fortified hill—Castillo de Santa Bárbara—watching over centuries of trade and conflict. The old quarter’s narrow lanes and Baroque facades make an easy stage for a murder mystery, while the Explanada’s marble palms frame the city’s modern leisure culture.
Expect puzzles that use observation more than local lore, photo challenges that ask you to interact with the streetscape, and digital characters that push the plot forward. The format is accessible—designed for families and mixed-ability groups—and plays across roughly two hours at your own pace.
Practical guidance: start early to avoid midday heat in summer and to catch quieter streets; download the Loquiz app and charge your phone fully; carry a power bank and comfortable shoes for cobbled surfaces. Public transit and taxis are nearby if you need to bail out.
This is an urban scavenger hunt turned narrative walk—part history lesson, part puzzle room—best experienced with curious company, a sense of humor, and a readiness to let the city steer the investigation.