About this tour
When Ben from our team ran this self-guided mystery game through Gijon, it turned the city into an actual crime scene—minus the drama. You download the Loquiz app, grab your phone, and spend roughly two hours following a Sherlock Holmes case with riddles, plot turns, and hidden clues scattered across real locations. It's you versus the puzzle, working solo or as a crew, and the story unfolds as you solve your way through. The format suits friends after a few drinks, families wanting something different than a museum, or anyone who fancies themselves a detective without the tour guide hand-holding.
Highlights
- Self-guided pacing lets you linger or rush without waiting for a group
- Puzzles and plot twists keep your brain properly engaged throughout
- City transforms into the crime scene—actual streets become your clue board
- Works solo, pairs, or groups—no forced social script
- Multiple language options built into the app
- Flexible scheduling—play when suits you, not on a fixed timetable
- No phone rental or hire needed if you've got your own device
What to expect
You'll spend two hours walking Gijon's streets with your eyes peeled for clues hidden in plain sight. The app feeds you the mystery chapter by chapter—a case to crack, suspects to question through the game logic, and puzzles that actually require thought rather than just finding the next marker. Pacing is entirely yours; Ben found the puzzle difficulty genuinely fair, not so easy it bores, not so hard you're stuck for 20 minutes. The city itself becomes part of the story, and you'll notice details you might've walked past otherwise. Crowds never interfere since you're not bunched with other players, and there's no guide narrating over your shoulder.
The real thing that works is flexibility. Tired? Stop and grab a coffee. Kid needs a loo break? Pause the game. Want to tackle it in one go or split it across a couple of visits? The app doesn't care. Expect a decent walk and some thinking time, not an intense cardio session.
What travellers say
- Puzzle difficulty pitched just right—engaging without total roadblock frustration
- Phone app delivery means zero tour-guide chattiness or fixed schedules
- City exploration feels organic, not herded or scripted
- Works equally well solo, pairs, or larger groups flexibly
- Six language options built in, no translation fumbling needed
- Requires charged smartphone with working data or offline access
- Poor puzzle skills in your crew can create genuine bottleneck moments
- Uneven Gijon streets and walking terrain not ideal for mobility issues
- Weather exposure—rain, cold, and heat all hit you directly
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This scratches a detective itch without feeling touristy or gimmicky. It works brilliantly for groups who want an activity that actually requires teamwork and problem-solving, not just standing around. Solo travellers get a solid interactive experience, and families find the puzzle difficulty scales reasonably well. The app is straightforward, and having options in six languages means language barriers aren't an issue. You're also moving through the city, so you'll discover neighbourhoods and corners you wouldn't in a standard tour.
You absolutely need a smartphone with decent battery and data or offline app capacity—if your phone dies, game over. Walking distance varies depending on clue locations, so worn shoes matter. The game relies entirely on you solving puzzles; if your group's puzzle skills are weak, frustration creeps in fast. Weather doesn't stop you, so cold, rain, or heat won't pause things. Not suitable if you've got spinal or cardiovascular concerns, or if you're pregnant. Gijon's streets aren't always flat, so uneven terrain is a consideration.
Charged phone essential. Comfortable shoes non-negotiable. No guide means no running commentary on the city's history. Group size is unlimited, but four to six works best for actual decision-making without chaos. Any time of day suits you, though off-peak hours mean quieter streets and fewer distractions.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.