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Turn Faro’s old town into a crime scene and solve the murder of Balthasar at your own pace. This two-hour, self-guided Sherlock Holmes game uses the city’s streets and landmarks as interactive clues — perfect for families or small teams.
Turn Faro’s old town into a crime scene and solve the murder of Balthasar at your own pace. This two-hour, self-guided Sherlock Holmes game uses the city’s streets and landmarks as interactive clues — perfect for families or small teams.
You step through the Arco da Vila into Faro’s old quarter with a phone in hand and a case to crack. Narrow cobbled streets curl past whitewashed buildings while local cats watch from windowsills; the city’s limestone light sharpens clues and hides small details — a misplaced note, a suspect’s photograph tucked behind a shutter.
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Operated by City Game · Faro, Algarve
You step through the Arco da Vila into Faro’s old quarter with a phone in hand and a case to crack. Narrow cobbled streets curl past whitewashed buildings while local cats watch from windowsills; the city’s limestone light sharpens clues and hides small details — a misplaced note, a suspect’s photograph tucked behind a shutter.
The game threads fiction through Faro’s tangible past. The Cidade Velha retains visible Moorish walls and baroque churches; beyond them the Ria Formosa lagoon shapes the city’s maritime trade and salt flats. The Sherlock Holmes City Game borrows that lived history and turns architecture and alleyways into puzzle stages, using digital characters and photo tasks to make the city itself part of the mystery.
Expect about two hours of low-impact walking and brainwork rather than strenuous exercise. The game is story-driven and family-friendly, designed to be completed at your own pace via the Loquiz app. Play solo or in teams (one device per group, up to four players), solving riddles, scanning landmarks, and completing photo challenges that make you look twice at familiar façades.
Practicalities: download the app and read the instructions before you arrive, bring a fully charged smartphone and a power bank, and wear comfortable shoes for uneven cobbles. Start in the morning or early evening to avoid heat and to catch dramatic light over the marina. Public transport serves the city center and parking is limited in the old town. Be mindful of local residents and businesses while you search — the best clues are found when you move thoughtfully and keep an eye on the map.
After booking you’ll receive an email with instructions; download the Loquiz app, follow the activation steps, and begin at any time on your selected date.
One ticket covers a group of 1–4 players per device; larger groups can buy additional tickets and split into teams.
Written guide languages include English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Dutch.
Cancel at least 24 hours before your selected date for a full refund; same-day cancellations are not refundable.
City Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step through the Arco da Vila into Faro’s old quarter with a phone in hand and a case to crack. Narrow cobbled streets curl past whitewashed buildings while local cats watch from windowsills; the city’s limestone light sharpens clues and hides small details — a misplaced note, a suspect’s photograph tucked behind a shutter.
You step through the Arco da Vila into Faro’s old quarter with a phone in hand and a case to crack. Narrow cobbled streets curl past whitewashed buildings while local cats watch from windowsills; the city’s limestone light sharpens clues and hides small details — a misplaced note, a suspect’s photograph tucked behind a shutter.
The game threads fiction through Faro’s tangible past. The Cidade Velha retains visible Moorish walls and baroque churches; beyond them the Ria Formosa lagoon shapes the city’s maritime trade and salt flats. The Sherlock Holmes City Game borrows that lived history and turns architecture and alleyways into puzzle stages, using digital characters and photo tasks to make the city itself part of the mystery.
Expect about two hours of low-impact walking and brainwork rather than strenuous exercise. The game is story-driven and family-friendly, designed to be completed at your own pace via the Loquiz app. Play solo or in teams (one device per group, up to four players), solving riddles, scanning landmarks, and completing photo challenges that make you look twice at familiar façades.
Practicalities: download the app and read the instructions before you arrive, bring a fully charged smartphone and a power bank, and wear comfortable shoes for uneven cobbles. Start in the morning or early evening to avoid heat and to catch dramatic light over the marina. Public transport serves the city center and parking is limited in the old town. Be mindful of local residents and businesses while you search — the best clues are found when you move thoughtfully and keep an eye on the map.