
Barcelona Treasure Hunt: The Secret of Cerdà
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Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 36 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Barcelona Treasure Hunt: The Secret of Cerdà worth booking?
Barcelona Treasure Hunt: The Secret of Cerdà is a 2-hour experience in Barcelona, Spain, from $12 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 36 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (36)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $12 per person
Self Guided Groups set out with nothing but their wits, a treasure map and a backpack of beautiful tools to solve the mystery within two hours. No app or downloads required! Escape into a world away from your phone for a
What you get
- A bag containing all the things you need - old books, locked boxes, a phone (for hints) and other mysterious goodies.
About this experience
Self Guided Groups set out with nothing but their wits, a treasure map and a backpack of beautiful tools to solve the mystery within two hours. No app or downloads required! Escape into a world away from your phone for a bit. Explore the City Discover the secrets hidden in history you as you follow the 3km route through Barcelona's historic city center. Real Stories Learn about real stories from history as you follow secret societies, seek lost treasures, and solve mysteries from past. Fun for All Great for dates, families, colleagues or friends. Teams of 2-5 players enjoy together and larger groups split up and compete.
What's included
Included
- A bag containing all the things you need - old books, locked boxes, a phone (for hints) and other mysterious goodies.
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Barcelona
The location is called Maximum Escape. They will give you your game inside the escape room building!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The location is called Maximum Escape. They will give you your game inside the escape room building!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Mystery City Games
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 36 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Good for families
5 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
36 verified traveler reviews for Barcelona Treasure Hunt: The Secret of Cerdà. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Very representative of my city
I’m born and grown in Barcelona but Moved years ofi. This game was very representative of the history of the city and I also enjoyed playing and explaining my kids how was the living in the past and in my times. It was really fun and interesting.
via Tripadvisor
Seeing with new eyes!
It was a great way to explore the city! We loved running around and looking for clues all while noticing things that we would not have.
via Tripadvisor
Perfect !
Perfect. Thank you so much. The game was fun and allowed us to discover other places in Barcelona. I recommend. The difficulty level, for my, was easy, but I'm used to playing this kind of game.
via Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend!
First off: major kudos to the fantastic customer service and helpfulness from your Barcelona team! They went above and beyond to make our event a success. Second: the activity was great fun and a terrific way to discover the city in a new light. I will recommend to my friends and hope to do another Mystery City game with my family.
via Tripadvisor
Fun experience discovering my own city secrets
I recommend this game very much, not only for tourists but also for Barcelona citizens who are curious about city facts. Good tour with very nice puzzles!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $12 to $22
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 13
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Barcelona Treasure Hunt: The Secret of Cerdà: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Barcelona.
How much does Barcelona Treasure Hunt: The Secret of Cerdà cost?
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Prices start at $12 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Barcelona usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Barcelona Treasure Hunt: The Secret of Cerdà take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Barcelona is not rushed.
Is Barcelona Treasure Hunt: The Secret of Cerdà worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 36 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Barcelona, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Barcelona Treasure Hunt: The Secret of Cerdà?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Barcelona Treasure Hunt: The Secret of Cerdà suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Barcelona Treasure Hunt: The Secret of Cerdà?
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Around 13 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Barcelona can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Barcelona and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Barcelona Treasure Hunt: The Secret of Cerdà start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Barcelona within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Barcelona?
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Barcelona's Gaudí sites are capacity-limited and the official timed tickets go first, so most of the market is resellers with a guide attached. We weight those heavily on whether the guide is an architecture specialist. Beyond Gaudí, the tapas crawls in Gràcia and the Montserrat day trips carry the highest rankings in the city. On Outty we rank every Barcelona experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Gràcia Tapas and Vermouth Crawl, Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona, Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel, Cliff Jump & lunch Small Group. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
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May, June, September and October. Sagrada Família light is best mid-morning. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Barcelona?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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