Scavenger hunt in Portugal

Explore Portuguese cities through a scavenger hunt. Tiled walls, fado, pasteis de nata and views over hillside cities, from Lisbon and beyond.

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Alfama rooftop pose

From a viewpoint in Alfama: take a group photo with the famous red rooftops and the river below behind you.

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Azulejo wall portrait

Porto is famous for blue and white azulejo tile facades. Find one (São Bento station and Igreja do Carmo are jackpots) and take a group photo where the team poses like figures in the tile scenes.

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Belém Tower explorer pose

In front of Belém Tower: take a group photo with the team posing as 16th-century explorers about to set sail (hand on imaginary sword, gaze toward horizon).

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Bridge selfie with the Douro

From the Dom Luís Bridge: the Douro and the wine cellars of Gaia stretch out below. Take a group photo with the river clearly visible behind the team.

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Checkpoint: Alfama / Castelo

Navigate up into Alfama or to Castelo de São Jorge and check in once you can see the rooftops below.

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Checkpoint: Belém Tower

Navigate to Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) on the Tagus river and check in.

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Checkpoint: Dom Luís Bridge

Navigate to the upper deck of the Dom Luís I Bridge and check in halfway across.

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Checkpoint: Livraria Lello

Navigate to Livraria Lello bookshop on Rua das Carmelitas and check in at the entrance.

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Checkpoint: Praça do Comércio

Navigate to Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) by the river and check in.

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Checkpoint: Ribeira

Navigate to the Ribeira waterfront along the Douro river and check in.

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Checkpoint: Sé Cathedral

Navigate to the Sé do Porto cathedral at the top of the old town and check in at the entrance square.

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Fado moment

In Alfama or any neighborhood with fado bars: take a photo or short video where the team puts on dramatic fado faces (eyes closed, hand on chest, lips parted in song).

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Lello facade pose

In front of Livraria Lello: the carved neo-Gothic facade is one of the most photographed in Porto. Take a group photo with everyone framing the doorway like the cover of a fantasy novel.

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Lisbon finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Lisbon spot (a viewpoint, a tile-covered street, the riverside) and take an amazing group photo.

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Lisbon hill challenge

Lisbon is built on hills. Find the steepest street you can spot and take a group photo with everyone leaning back as if barely standing.

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Lisbon kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Lisbon backdrop (a tile wall, a yellow tram, a steep hill) and take a group photo with everyone striking a casual fado pose.

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Local Lisboeta tip

Convince a real Lisboeta to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

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Local Portuense tip

Convince a local Portuense to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

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Pasteis de Belém moment

Visit the famous Pasteis de Belém bakery near the tower (or any pastel de nata spot). Take a photo of the whole team eating a pastel de nata, dusted with cinnamon.

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Pastel de nata moment

Find a bakery and order pasteis de nata for the team. Take a photo with everyone biting into one at the same time. Cinnamon optional.

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Port wine cellar toast

Cross to Vila Nova de Gaia and find any of the port wine houses (Sandeman, Taylor's, Graham's). Take a group toast photo with port glasses raised. Underage members hold sparkling water.

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Porto finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Porto spot and take an amazing closing group photo. Saúde!

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Porto kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Porto backdrop (a blue azulejo tile wall, a cobblestone street, a colourful Ribeira facade) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.

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Ribeira colour line-up

The Ribeira facades stack up in oranges, yellows and reds. Line the team up so each person stands in front of a different coloured house and take a single wide group shot.

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