Scavenger Hunt Coimbra
Experience picturesque Coimbra in a fresh light with an engaging CityHunters Scavenger Hunt team building event. Amid the citys storied streets and sunlit courtyards, teams will tackle clever challenges and uncover hidden tales that bring colleagues closer together. Dive into Coimbras history and charm while hunting for its little-known gems — this Scavenger Hunt is designed to strengthen team dynamics and leave everyone with memorable moments.
An unforgettable start at the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra
The team building event in Coimbra kicks off in the tranquil Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, a leafy escape that sets a relaxed yet curious tone. From this lush starting point, groups fan out into the city, ready to test creativity and problem-solving on the very first clue. This team building experience offers a new perspective on Coimbra while helping teams bond through shared discovery.
Journey through Coimbras treasured landmarks
As teams navigate the streets, they will encounter some of Coimbras most remarkable sights. The Old Cathedral of Coimbra impresses with its medieval gravitas, while the Paços da Universidade, also known as Paços das Escolas, showcases the academic heart of the city. Stops may include the ornate Biblioteca Joanina and the University of Coimbra General Library, each offering not just visual splendor but puzzles and tasks that demand collaboration. Every solved clue advances the team closer to victory and strengthens group cohesion.
A team building event with culinary highlights
During the Scavenger Hunt, participants will also get chances to sample local flavors. Coimbra is proud of regional specialties like Leitão à Bairrada and the sweet Pastéis de Santa Clara, perfect for a well-earned break. These culinary pit stops provide a pleasant pause to swap observations and celebrate small wins. This team building experience is as much a feast for the senses as it is a challenge for the mind.
A highlight for company outing and departmental celebrations
Whether planned as a company outing or as a special company summer party activity, the Scavenger Hunt is an excellent way for colleagues to explore Coimbra together while boosting teamwork. The challenges encountered along the route encourage clear communication and cooperative problem-solving, creating an experience that resonates long after the day ends. With its blend of history, culture and lively atmosphere, Coimbra makes an ideal setting for an unforgettable team building event.
Lasting benefits for the team
By the end of the Scavenger Hunt, teams will look back on a day filled with shared challenges and collective achievements. The positive memories and reinforced team spirit from this team building experience can translate into a more motivated and effective workplace. Let the charms of Coimbra inspire a stronger team dynamic and return everyone to the office recharged and better connected — a smart investment in both people and company success.
- Participants use their own smartphones
- Flexibility through self-organization
- 10 riddle locations
- Support chat during the tour
- Picture gallery of the event
- Team chat
- Real-time leaderboard
How the event works
1. Preparation
- Beforehand, all participants install the app on their smartphones
- Teams are formed in advance or on site (max. 7 people)
- Each team’s leader starts the tour and invites the other participants
2. Let’s go!
- From tour start, our team guide is available via chat
- Teams choose their first puzzle location
- They navigate easily via the map view
- Up to 10 challenges await at notable spots around the city
3. City exploration
- Along the route, teams discover the city
- At each puzzle location, they solve tasks and earn points
- Each team member receives individual challenges in addition to the shared tasks
- Digital networking via real-time leaderboard and team chat
4. Finale
- After completing all tasks, the app guides teams safely back to the start
- A self-organized award ceremony can take place here
- Afterwards, you’ll find all photos in a protected online gallery
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- Offer within 90 minutes
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We organize our team events for you on your desired date, 365 days a year. To see if your preferred date is still available, request your non-binding offer . You can freely choose your event start time between 9 am and 8 pm.
For our full-service team events, both on-site support by our guides and the provision of all materials are included, so you don’t have to worry about anything in advance. The only exception is our smartphone tours. For these, you use your own smartphones and benefit from in-app chat support that we provide free of charge.
The start and end point in Coimbra is: Park Verde do Mondego. Click for a map view. The blue-shaded area marks our event area where our team event tasks and puzzles are located. For our Geocaching and iPad tours, you can choose your own start and end points within this area. This is not possible for smartphone tours.
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