- 1 map
- €11.99 per group
- ~2 h 30
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, the city of seven hills, as tradition says, above the great River Tagus. Centuries ago, ships set sail from here towards distant oceans. Its centre is easy to explore on foot, among squares, slopes and viewpoints. With Piracity you discover it as you walk, like a treasure hunt for the whole family.
Stops to discover
Praça do Comércio
Praça do Comércio is the city's great square on the River Tagus. It was rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, where the royal palace once stood.
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Maggiore (Sé)
The Sé is Lisbon's cathedral and the oldest church in the city. It was begun in 1147, right after Afonso Henriques took the city.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
The Miradouro de Santa Luzia is one of the best-loved viewpoints in Lisbon. It looks out over Alfama and the River Tagus, next to the church of Santa Luzia.
Rossio
The Rossio, officially Praça Dom Pedro IV, has been one of the main squares of Lisbon since the Middle Ages. It is famous for its wave-patterned pavement.
Convento do Carmo
The ruins of the Carmo Convent are the most visible sign of the 1755 earthquake in central Lisbon. The church open to the sky houses the Carmo Archaeological Museum.
Chiesa di São Roque
The church of São Roque is one of the first Jesuit churches in Portugal, opened in 1573. Inside it keeps the chapel of Saint John the Baptist, made in Rome.
Praça Luís de Camões
Praça Luís de Camões, in the lively Chiado district, is dedicated to the national poet of Portugal. His monument was unveiled on 9 October 1867.
The sights along the route
The route visits seven places in the historic centre, between the low town and the hills. You climb up to a viewpoint over the houses of Alfama. You cross the Rossio, the square with the wave-patterned pavement. You reach the ruins of the Carmo, a church left open to the sky. The rest you will discover stop by stop.
It is about 3 km on foot, with climbs and steps. You need about 3 hours of play, plus your breaks. The route does not return to the starting point and ends near public transport.
History and culture, lived through play
Every stop tells a piece of history. There are kings and sculptors, saints and poets, the great earthquake of 1755 and the new city born after it. There are questions about art and traditions, riddles, anagrams and little logic puzzles. The questions are designed for children aged 9 and up and for their parents.
You don't need to know everything already. Many answers are found by looking closely at what is in front of you, others by reasoning together. That way a walk becomes a challenge to play as a team.
An adventure that continues
After the hunt, Lisbon still has plenty to offer families. On the river, at Belém, a white tower stands in the water. At Parque das Nações there is a large aquarium with penguins and otters. On the hill of São Jorge Castle you can walk along the ancient walls.
And in every pastry shop in the city you will find pastel de nata, the custard tart in flaky pastry. Every district has its own story: the next hunt is waiting for you.
Frequently asked questions
€11.99 per group. One purchase unlocks the map on one phone and the whole group plays together, as many of you as you like. You get access by email right away and the map stays valid for 1 year.
About 2.5–3 hours on foot, at an easy pace, including stops to solve the puzzles. Each map's page shows its stages, distance and estimated time.
No, you can play straight from the browser: Piracity is a web app (PWA) you add to your home screen in two taps.
Recommended from age 8; younger children play as a team with their parents.