Madrid Ghost Quest: The Lost Soul of Velázquez

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75 to 100 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Spanish

Overview

A black raven lands in the square. Its caw wakes you from your sleep on the church stairs. You are Diego Velázquez, the greatest painter of the Spanish Golden Age, and you have been a ghost for centuries. Tonight, something is different. Tonight is your Day of Reckoning.
This self-guided ghost quest takes you on walk through the heart of Madrid.

Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you follow Velázquez's search at 12 stops: from Plaza de Santiago and Plaza Ramales, where his burial church once stood, to the Puerta del Sol, the Museo del Jamón, the world's oldest theatre at Teatro Español, and the Velázquez monument outside the Prado Museum. Solve cryptic riddles, encounter royal ghosts, and piece together the mystery of a lost body.

Best after dark. A phone flashlight may help with clues. Explore Madrid's historic streets at your own pace. Do not enter the venues.

Perfect for history lovers, art enthusiasts, and night explorers. No prior knowledge of Madrid required.

What's Included

  • Best after dark — a phone flashlight may help with clues along the route
  • Cryptic riddles, ghostly encounters, and royal apparitions across 12 stops
  • Play as Velázquez's ghost on a quest to find your lost body and rest in peace
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Calle de Santiago
24, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón
23, 28014 Madrid, Spain

You will finish around Museo del Prado.

What To Expect

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Royal Church of Saint James and Saint John the Baptist (pass by)

You will begin at Real Church of Saint James and Saint John the Baptist. 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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Plaza de Ramales

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Plaza Ramales. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Palace of Aranjuez (pass by)

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around The Royal Palace. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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Monument to Felipe IV

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around the Monument to Philip IV. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ratoncito Perez: chucherías y prensa

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around the Ratoncito Pérez shop. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Puerta del Sol

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around Puerta del Sol. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museo del Jamon (pass by)

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Museo del Jamón. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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Teatro Español (pass by)

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around Teatro Español. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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Real Academia de la Historia (pass by)

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you arounf the Royal Academy of History. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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Museo Nacional del Prado (pass by)

You will finish at Museo del Prado. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid Ghost Quest: The Lost Soul of Velázquez?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-107194P150

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What's Included

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  • Best after dark — a phone flashlight may help with clues along the route
  • Cryptic riddles, ghostly encounters, and royal apparitions across 12 stops
  • Play as Velázquez's ghost on a quest to find your lost body and rest in peace
  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra licences for the full multiplayer experience
  • Visit Plaza Ramales, Puerta del Sol, Teatro Español, and the Prado Museum
  • Self-guided ghost quest through central Madrid
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CEST).

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