San Sebastian Quest: The Basque Goddess of the Old Town
Description
You are Mari, the goddess of the Basque people. You descended from the peak of Mt. Urgull to walk the streets of San Sebastian, but your sons have been taken by the devil and hidden somewhere in the Old Town. You will not leave until every one of them is found. This self-guided Basque mythology quest takes you on a walk through the historic heart of San Sebastian. Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you follow Mari's search at 15 stops from City Hall through the Parte Vieja to Zurriola Bridge: uncover ancient myths carved into the squares and churches of the Old Town, decode the symbols of Basque legend hidden in the city's oldest stones, and piece together the story of a goddess determined to reclaim what the devil stole. No guide, no fixed schedule. Best during the day. Explore San Sebastian's most iconic streets and seafront at your own pace. Perfect for couples, families, and curious explorers. No prior knowledge of Basque culture or San Sebastian required.
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Itinerary
You will begin at Kiosko Boulevard. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Bretxa Market. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at San Telmo Museum. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Saint Vincent (San Vicente) Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Constitution Square. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Fermin Calbeton Street. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at 31 Agosto Street. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Saint Mary (Santa Maria) Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Old Theatre (Teatro Principal). You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Corner Of Gastronomy. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Sea Gate (Portaletas). You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Aquarium de San Sebastián. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Empty Construction. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Balcony @ The New Promenade. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will finish at Zurriola Bridge. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
Really a fun and strenuous way to get to know the old town. Very nice!
Wat fijn om te horen dat je hebt genoten van de quest in San Sebastian! Het is geweldig dat je het een leuke en actieve manier vond om de oude stad te leren kennen. Hopelijk kom je snel weer een andere stad met ons ontdekken!
We love history which is why we chose this tour. The idea of a game added in seemed fun! The game, however, took us on meaningless side quests that were really not connected to history and were not worth the time it took them to solve (eg. find a random word on a massive government building). We could not skip to the history portion without completing the quests. We quit 1/3 into the tour. Also, you need to download an app. It prompts you to register your Trip Advisor purchase via a link. Once you do that, it is a bit tricky to move the quest to the app. I recommend registering your purchase in-app, despite the instructions in the email.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience in San Sebastian did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to combine history with playful exploration, but it’s clear that in this case the balance didn’t feel right. We appreciate your comments about the puzzles and will use them to improve future quests. Regarding the app setup, thank you for pointing out the difficulty you experienced when redeeming your booking. We’re currently working on making this process smoother and more intuitive for all players. We hope you’ll give Questo another try in the future, as many of our quests focus more strongly on history and storytelling, which we believe may be a better fit for you.
Directions were confusing, information was basic, clues not very engaging . Maybe some people would enjoy but I did better on my own or a free guided tour
Hey, sorry to read about this. Sometimes, our quests are just not a fit for some people, and that's fine. We'd love to see you giving us another change with another quests soon. Every quest is unique.
Not what we were hoping. We had done a scavenger hunt with Hidden City in London and we were hoping that this game would be similar. We did not enjoy the game and did not finish it...look for a better game.
We’re truly sorry that the game didn’t match what you were hoping for. Your feedback is important to us and we’ll use it to make improvements. If you’d like to share more details, please feel free to reach out to us at care@questoapp.com.
Very fun and entertaining, the tour is through the historic center and the main areas and ends where it started
It warms our hearts to know you enjoyed the tour and had fun exploring. Your kind words mean a lot to us. If you ever wish to embark on another adventure or have any thoughts to share, please feel free to reach out. Happy questing! 🗺️🔍😄
My husband and I undertook the 'quest' as a way to see San Sebastian on foot. The route is only 4k but we found the questions made us really look at the buildings and we had a good sense of the layout of the town by the end. We learnt a lot of the history in a fun way. The app is very well made and easy to follow. I would highly recommend Questo as an activity.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It's fantastic to hear that you and your husband had a wonderful time exploring San Sebastian with Questo. It's indeed a great way to not only see the city but also dive into its history and architecture in an engaging and interactive manner. If you ever decide to explore new cities, know that Questo is here to provide more exciting adventures. Happy exploring, and safe travels! 🌍🕵️♂️🌟
We usually do guided city walks but my husband found this app based one so we gave it a go. You can start it at any time of the day its booked for which works well if you choose to have a lie in, or if you'd rather plan it around a cooler time of day. We really enjoyed it. It was fun and we did it at our leisure taking a break for a drink and a pintxos. We are off to Bilbao next then Biarritz so plan to do some more Questo tours.
That sounds like a fantastic experience! Questo's flexibility is great, allowing you to explore at your own pace and convenience. Enjoy your upcoming adventures in Bilbao and Biarritz, and if you decide to try more Questo tours there, we hope they bring you even more delightful experiences. Happy travels! 🗺️🚶♂️🍻🌟
We had so much fun playing this with a group. To make it more fun we turned it into a pub crawl by stopping for beers after every 2 or 3 questions. What would make it better was if the answers were more forgiving. We put in several correct answers but were not given credit due to capitalization and variations in spelling.
We appreciate you sharing your fantastic experience. We value your sharing your observations with us regarding your time spent exploring San Sebastian. We want to have you join us for more games.
