Escape Hunt Experience

The Basics

The Escape Hunt Experience Lisbon offers three different themed escape-room experiences. The first focuses on the great Portuguese writer Fernando Passoa; the second imagines the players infiltrating a secret society and having to earn their trust by completing a deadly initiation ceremony; and the third is set during the 1755 Great Lisbon Earthquake and requires players to help ‘save’ citizens. All games take place in rooms designed with incredible attention to detail and are suitable for groups of two to five players.

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Things to Know Before You Go

• The Escape Hunt Experience is an ideal rainy-day or group activity.

• Only the Great Lisbon Earthquake room is wheelchair-accessible.

• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Photography is prohibited.

How to Get There

The escape room is located in downtown Lisbon. The closest metro stations are Rossio (on the Green line), Baixa–Chiado (Green and Blue lines), and Terreiro do Paço (Blue line).

It’s a 5- to 10-minute walk from each of these stations.

When to Get There

The Escape Hunt Experience Lisbon is open every day. Games start midmorning and then on every evenly numbered hour until 8pm, later on Fridays and Saturdays. It is recommended that you arrive 15 minutes before your start time.

Escape Dinner

If you are traveling in a group of between 10 and 30 people, you can make a special night of it by booking an Escape Dinner. The 3-hour-long experience includes a 1-hour escape game and dinner or lunch in a private room with starters, main dish, dessert, drinks, and coffee. You can extend the experience for an additional cost.

Ways to explore

Escape Hunt can be popular—especially during the peak summer months—so it’s a good idea to purchase admission in advance. Visitors typically book a specific time slot that fits in with their schedule, with options available from morning to evening. Once inside, there are three different themed escape rooms to pick from: the first focuses on the great Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa, the second imagines a player infiltrating a secret society, and the third is based on an abandoned fairground. All games take place in rooms suitable for 2 to 6 players.

Accessibility

Only one of the escape rooms is wheelchair accessible, and it’s advisable to contact the venue in advance for more information.

Age limits

None; games are suitable for all ages. Children under 7 years enter for free, while kids aged 8–13 years must attend with an adult.

What to pack

Small bag, contactless payment method

What to wear

Casual clothing, comfortable flat footwear

Not allowed

Taking photos or videos in the room, looking up answers

Amenities

Refreshments, storage for valuables

Address

Escape Hunt is conveniently located in downtown Lisbon, and it is easy to walk to from many city attractions. If coming from further afield, there are metro stops nearby.

Driving

Downtown Lisbon can be congested, and parking isn’t easy to find, so it’s much better to travel by public transportation or to walk. If car travel is preferable, choose a rideshare app instead of driving.

Public transportation

The closest metro stations are Rossio, served by the green line; Baxia-Chiado, which is on the green and blue lines; or Terreiro do Paço via the blue line. From each station, it’s around a 5–10 minute walk.

Best times to visit

The attraction lets you book specific time slots, but mornings are likely to be quieter than afternoons and evenings.

Best days to visit

For a higher chance of availability, book your experience on a weekday instead of a weekend.

Best months to visit

To escape the heat and peak summer crowds, it’s a good idea to come to Lisbon in April, May, or September.

Special events

If you’d like a more personalized experience, you can book private parties or even a group escape dinner, featuring an escape game and a meal.