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Transform Gijón into a crime scene with a self-guided Sherlock Holmes game that sends you through historic alleys and seaside plazas. Solve puzzles at your own pace using the Loquiz app—perfect for families, friends, or solo sleuths.
Transform Gijón into a crime scene with a self-guided Sherlock Holmes game that sends you through historic alleys and seaside plazas. Solve puzzles at your own pace using the Loquiz app—perfect for families, friends, or solo sleuths.
The sea air tugs at your collar as you step off the promenade and into Gijón’s stone-flagged alleys, the city’s facades nudging you toward the first clue. A smartphone chimes; a shadowy witness appears on screen and the chase begins. This is not a guided tour but a staged chase across streets that still carry echoes of sailors, merchants, and 19th-century intrigue.
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Operated by City Game · Gijón, Asturias
The sea air tugs at your collar as you step off the promenade and into Gijón’s stone-flagged alleys, the city’s facades nudging you toward the first clue. A smartphone chimes; a shadowy witness appears on screen and the chase begins. This is not a guided tour but a staged chase across streets that still carry echoes of sailors, merchants, and 19th-century intrigue.
Gijón’s history surfaces between puzzles: Roman foundations lie beneath modern storefronts, and maritime trade shaped neighborhoods like Cimavilla—the old town where narrow lanes open onto plazas smelling faintly of cider. Geology matters here too: the coastline’s sandstone ledges and sheltered bays have guided the city’s growth and give the game its seafront backdrop. Local culture—boisterous markets, sidra houses, and seaside sculptures—becomes both scenery and clueboard.
Expect roughly two hours of walking and brainwork, stopping at plazas, murals, and seaside viewpoints as you decode messages and take on photo tasks. The Loquiz app runs the plot; instructions arrive by email after booking. Play solo or in small teams (one device per group up to four). Language options include Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Dutch.
Practical guidance: bring a fully charged phone and headphones, wear comfortable walking shoes, and download the app before you start to avoid data delays. Midday sun can be strong in summer—plan morning or evening sessions for cooler light and better photos. The route is flexible: pause at cafés, sample a quick sidra, then return to the trail when you’re ready to interrogate the next suspect.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires light walking and standing for clue-solving
One ticket covers a group of up to four players sharing one device; larger groups should buy additional tickets.
No—this is self-guided. Choose any start time on your booked date and follow the instructions emailed after booking.
Written guides and puzzles are available in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Dutch.
Much of the route uses cobbled streets and uneven pavement; accessibility may be limited—contact the operator if you require specific accommodations.
Gijón grew from a Roman settlement into an important Asturian port; its maritime trade and cider-making traditions shaped the old town you’ll explore.
Stick to marked streets and public spaces, avoid littering in historic plazas, and support local businesses rather than leaving waste from snacks or packaging.
City Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The sea air tugs at your collar as you step off the promenade and into Gijón’s stone-flagged alleys, the city’s facades nudging you toward the first clue. A smartphone chimes; a shadowy witness appears on screen and the chase begins. This is not a guided tour but a staged chase across streets that still carry echoes of sailors, merchants, and 19th-century intrigue.
The sea air tugs at your collar as you step off the promenade and into Gijón’s stone-flagged alleys, the city’s facades nudging you toward the first clue. A smartphone chimes; a shadowy witness appears on screen and the chase begins. This is not a guided tour but a staged chase across streets that still carry echoes of sailors, merchants, and 19th-century intrigue.
Gijón’s history surfaces between puzzles: Roman foundations lie beneath modern storefronts, and maritime trade shaped neighborhoods like Cimavilla—the old town where narrow lanes open onto plazas smelling faintly of cider. Geology matters here too: the coastline’s sandstone ledges and sheltered bays have guided the city’s growth and give the game its seafront backdrop. Local culture—boisterous markets, sidra houses, and seaside sculptures—becomes both scenery and clueboard.
Expect roughly two hours of walking and brainwork, stopping at plazas, murals, and seaside viewpoints as you decode messages and take on photo tasks. The Loquiz app runs the plot; instructions arrive by email after booking. Play solo or in small teams (one device per group up to four). Language options include Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Dutch.
Practical guidance: bring a fully charged phone and headphones, wear comfortable walking shoes, and download the app before you start to avoid data delays. Midday sun can be strong in summer—plan morning or evening sessions for cooler light and better photos. The route is flexible: pause at cafés, sample a quick sidra, then return to the trail when you’re ready to interrogate the next suspect.