Treasure Hunt in Barcelona
You might also know it as a street escape, scavenger hunt, or outdoor escape room: 90 minutes, race-against-the-clock, through the streets of Barcelona.
How it works
- 1
Buy and get your code
Instantly, by email. No apps to install: it's played from your phone's browser.
- 2
Choose where and when to start
The game starts whenever you want. Morning, afternoon, or night — the city is always open.
- 3
Solve challenges at real locations
The map takes you from point to point: each location hides a cultural challenge. Answer correctly, earn points, and unlock the next one.
What your treasure hunt in Barcelona includes
- 581 real locations with their own challenge
- 1861 verified cultural challenges
- Playable in 9 languages
- Stories narrated with audio
- 90 minutes of race-against-the-clock gameplay
- Individual or team play
The game zone
These are the real locations in Barcelona where you play:
- ◆Santa María del Mar
- ◆Palau de la Música
- ◆Drassanes
- ◆Plaza del Rey
- ◆Museo de Picasso
- ◆Mercado del Born
- ◆Parque de la Ciutadella
- ◆Barceloneta
- ◆Arco de Triunfo
- ◆Plaza Nova
Local: 166 · Civil: 137 · Arte: 80 · Patrimonio: 75
Playable neighborhoods
Player reviews
★★★★★ 5.0 · 41 opiniones en TripAdvisor ↗★★★★★
"Barcelona auf eine andere Art erkunden Sehr interessant mit vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Nette Details die man sonst übersieht. Kann man nur empfehlen. Bis zum nächsten Mal …"
★★★★★
"Tolle Idee und super Ungesetzt Super Lustig. Schöne Locations. Interessante Runde. Vieles gesehen was wir nicht kannten! Das Wetter hat auch mitgespielt. Die Guide hat perfekt englisch gesprochen!"
★★★★★
"Great experience! It was a great team event! It was fun! It was in Barcelona in March, perfect weather, we experienced many impressive places! I can recommend it."
★★★★★
"Súper experiencia descubriendo la ciudad. Una manera entretenida de conocer curiosidades de Barcelona!! Descubres cosas muy interesantes en calles por las que has pasado cientos de veces sin darte cuenta. Una buena manera de conocer la historia de la ciudad!! Recomendable para hacer en familia, amigos, etc"
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the full experience last?▾
It depends on your pace. Exploring all 581 puntos de interés can take between 6 and 10 hours, spread across several sessions. You can pause whenever you want and pick up where you left off.
Do I need to download an app?▾
No. GeoCats works 100% from your mobile browser. You only need an internet connection and to enable geolocation.
In what languages is it available?▾
In the 26 official languages of the European Union, including Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.
Is there a recommended minimum age?▾
The challenges are designed for ages 12 and up with an interest in urban culture. Minors can play accompanied.
What happens if I fail a challenge?▾
You can retry without limit. If you get stuck, the system offers progressive hints. You don't lose XP for making mistakes, you just advance slower in the ranking.
How long is the treasure hunt?▾
The street escape game lasts 90 minutes against the clock. You can start it whenever you want: the code doesn't expire after purchase—it activates when you play.
What's the minimum age to play?▾
Ages 12 and up recommended. All challenges are cultural and visual; younger players should be accompanied by an adult.
What if it rains?▾
The treasure hunt is played outdoors. If the weather turns bad, you don't lose the game: the code remains valid and you can play another day.
Do I need to download an app?▾
No. It's played from your phone's browser, with GPS enabled. You only need battery and the desire to explore.