Pamplona: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Game Tour

Summary

Playful city puzzles and local stories on Pamplona streets

You’ll wander Pamplona’s winding streets solving clues at your own pace, snapping creative photos for points, and stumbling onto city highlights like Plaza Consistorial and Mirador del Caballo Blanco. Expect laughter, unexpected details, and time to pause for pintxos or people-watching as you explore with your smartphone as your guide.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to get so competitive with my phone in the middle of Pamplona’s Plaza Consistorial, but there I was, squinting at a faded plaque while my friend tried to distract me by pointing out a dog in a red scarf (it matched the old man’s beret, which honestly made us both laugh). The scavenger hunt app had just buzzed with another riddle — something about ancient walls and bulls — and suddenly we were off again, weaving through alleys that smelled faintly of coffee and rain.

We’d started this self-guided walking tour thinking it would be a chill way to see the city, but it turned into more of an adventure than I thought. At Mirador del Caballo Blanco, the wind whipped up from the river and I nearly dropped my phone trying to snap our “creative photo task” (the app gives you points if you get silly with it). There’s this moment when you’re standing above the rooftops, sunlight bouncing off all those terracotta tiles, and for a second everything just feels wide open. Our Spanish isn’t great — Li laughed when I tried to pronounce “Cuesta de Santo Domingo” — but somehow we managed to solve most of the clues anyway.

The best part? No guide hurrying us along. We took breaks whenever we wanted — once for pintxos, once just to watch a little girl chase pigeons near Ayuntamiento. The questions made us really look at things: carvings on doors, tiny details on street signs I’d have missed otherwise. Sometimes we got stumped and had to double back; sometimes we guessed right away. Either way, it felt like Pamplona was letting us in on its secrets bit by bit. I still think about that view from the Mirador — something about the light that afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Self-guided scavenger hunt in Pamplona

• Download the scavenger hunt app
• Go to the starting point in Pamplona
• Use hints to find city sights
• Solve questions about each sight
• Complete creative photo tasks
• Explore Ayuntamiento y Plaza Consistorial
• Visit Mirador del Caballo Blanco
• Discover Cuesta de Santo Domingo
• Enjoy the tour at your own pace

Top questions

How long does the Pamplona scavenger hunt take?

The average time is 1-2 hours, but you can go at your own pace since there’s no time limit.

Is this self-guided tour available in English?

Yes, the scavenger hunt is available in both Spanish and English.

Do I need internet access during the scavenger hunt?

You’ll need a smartphone with internet access to use the app and receive clues.

What are some sights included in the scavenger hunt?

You’ll visit places like Ayuntamiento y Plaza Consistorial, Mirador del Caballo Blanco, and Cuesta de Santo Domingo.

Is pickup or transportation included?

No pickup is included; you start at the designated point in Pamplona using your own transportation or public transit.

Is this tour suitable for families?

Yes, it’s suitable for all fitness levels except those with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers; children can join too.

Are there breaks during the scavenger hunt?

You can take breaks whenever you want since it’s self-paced.

What’s included

Your day includes access to an interactive self-guided walking tour via an app on your smartphone—just download it after booking and use your access code to start exploring Pamplona’s highlights whenever you like.