
Secrets of Historic Buenos Aires: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Secrets of Historic Buenos Aires: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk worth booking?
Secrets of Historic Buenos Aires: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk is a 1.3-hour experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from $5 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- From
- $5 per person
Discover more about the history of Buenos Aries by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone, leading you to new places and amazing stories. Play our engaging exploration game, taking the role of an agent o
What you get
- 24/7 customer support.
- Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
About this experience
Discover more about the history of Buenos Aries by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone, leading you to new places and amazing stories. Play our engaging exploration game, taking the role of an agent of the Argentine Secret Intelligence attempting to foil a plot. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Play on! Highlights include: • Explore Casa Rosada, La Pirámide de Mayo, La Catedral Metropolitana, and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Learn about a fascinating 400-year-old Jesuit complex • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game and a treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
What's included
Included
- 24/7 customer support.
- Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
Not included
- A tour guide.
- Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour)
What you'll see and do
You will begin at Casa Rosada. 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.
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Here you will find 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.
5 minutes here
Study your next clue on La Catedral Metropolitana.
5 minutes here
To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around Galerias Guemes.
5 minutes here
Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at San Ignacio de Loyola Church/Manzana de las Luces. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
5 minutes here
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Statue of Julio A. Roca. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
5 minutes here
Receive your next clue around Casa de la Cultura (Edificio La Prensa - The Press). You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
5 minutes here
Enjoy the view of London City Cafeand continue exploring at your own pace.
5 minutes here
Explore at your own pace while admiring the buildings around you.
5 minutes here
To solve the challenge that awaits you at 9 de Julio you will be given the next clue.
5 minutes here
See the Palacio Barolo and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.
5 minutes here
Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
5 minutes here
You will finish at Confiteria del Morino. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Buenos Aires
• Go to Casa Rosada (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
You will finish at Confiteria del Morino.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Questo
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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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Secrets of Historic Buenos Aires: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
What an amazing way to discover a city!
Treat yourself with a unique experience: a different way to discover Buenos Aires, its history and its landmarks! …packed with facts and anecdotes, suspense and intrigue included… but don’t take my word for it, accept the challenge and live the adventure! And don’t forget to leave a review!
Response from the operator: We appreciate you sharing with us your fantastic experience. We value the favorable evaluation you provided for us. I hope we can show this to our friends and family in the future and play the games with them.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $5 to $7
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Questo, who run 335 experiences we rank across 154 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.8.
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Secrets of Historic Buenos Aires: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Buenos Aires.
How much does Secrets of Historic Buenos Aires: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk cost?
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Prices start at $5 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Buenos Aires usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Secrets of Historic Buenos Aires: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk take?
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Plan for about 1.3 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 Buenos Aires is not rushed.
Is Secrets of Historic Buenos Aires: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Buenos Aires, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Secrets of Historic Buenos Aires: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk?
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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 Secrets of Historic Buenos Aires: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1.3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Secrets of Historic Buenos Aires: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk?
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Around 1 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 Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires and add a light layer if any part of the 1.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Secrets of Historic Buenos Aires: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk 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 Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires?
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On Outty we rank every Buenos Aires experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Argentine Cooking, Wine & Beef Tasting at Argentine Experience, Historical Sherpa Food Tour of San Telmo with Street Food, Drinks, Cooking Class with Empanadas Steak & Flan by Argentine Experience. 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 Buenos Aires?
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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 Buenos Aires?
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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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