Treasure Hunt Vila Nova de Gaia
An exciting adventure awaits the team in Vila Nova de Gaia, a city famed not only for its grand wine cellars but also for sweeping views of the Douro and a rich, layered history. The CityHunters team building experience here casts participants as modern treasure hunters, armed with cutting-edge technology and plenty of collaborative spirit to track down a mysterious prize. This team building event blends suspense, puzzle-solving and cooperation into a memorable program that fits perfectly into a company outing or a department celebration.
The beginning of an exciting treasure hunt
The journey kicks off at the charming Casa e jardins da família Barbot, a leafy spot ideal for setting the mood for exploration, though any central downtown meeting point can serve just as well. With the CityHunters app loaded onto smartphones, teams set off to uncover the secrets of Vila Nova de Gaia. Along the route they will encounter landmarks such as the Monastery of Serra do Pilar, admired for its striking architecture and panoramic views across the Douro, and the historic Portus Cale, each stop offering new clues and atmosphere.
An interactive team building event full of challenges
More than a casual stroll, this CityHunters team building event challenges participants to solve riddles and piece together hints while wandering the citys attractive streets and squares. The app supplies multimedia content that adds texture and urgency to the hunt. The mission is simple in theory: decode the hidden messages and be the first to claim the treasure. En route, teams may also pass the Fábrica de Cerâmica das Devesas and the Antigo Convento de Corpus Christi, locations that enrich the storyline with glimpses of the citys industrial and religious past.
Teamwork and cohesion in the spotlight
Recovering the treasure relies on strong collaboration. Every team member can contribute distinct strengths, whether cracking a tough puzzle or spotting a clever clue. The varied challenges promote communication and cooperation while keeping the energy high. With each solved puzzle the teams bond grows, and anticipation for success builds. This team building experience in Vila Nova de Gaia is an excellent opportunity to boost team spirit and create shared, unforgettable moments.
Freedom and flexibility for the team
A major advantage of this treasure hunt is its flexibility. The event can be started at any time and enjoyed at a pace that suits the group, making it an effortless yet engaging choice for companies seeking a low-fuss activity. Whether included as part of a company summer party, organized as a standalone company outing in Vila Nova de Gaia, or used as an energizing side program during a conference, the format adapts to the teams needs and generates enthusiasm wherever it is staged.
An experience that lingers
The CityHunters treasure hunt in Vila Nova de Gaia leaves a lasting impression. The mix of adventure, puzzles and urban discovery makes this team building event a highlight for any company outing. Watch colleagues join forces to uncover secrets and secure the prize, and return to the office with stories and a strengthened sense of camaraderie. Discover Vila Nova de Gaia from a fresh angle and create memories that echo long after the route ends, perhaps after a final celebratory visit to the Casa-Museu Teixeira Lopes or the Igreja Paroquial de Santo Ovídio.
- 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
Our FAQs provide answers to the most common questions
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 Vila Nova de Gaia is: Jardim de Soares dos Reis. 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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