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Looking for a different idea for your company Christmas party in the Algarve? Make this year's team celebration more interactive with an Algarve Quest city quest. Bring colleagues together to explore a town, solve puzzles and enjoy a friendly team challenge before the festive season comes to an end.
A Christmas city quest is a fun alternative to the usual team gathering, or an activity to enjoy before or after your company Christmas dinner. There are no fixed dates or time slots: your team can play whenever it suits you.
Whether you are organising an end-of-year celebration for a small team or looking for an activity for colleagues from different departments, get in touch and we will help you plan it.
Make your company Christmas celebration different
The end of the year is an opportunity to celebrate achievements, thank colleagues and spend time together outside the usual work environment.
Instead of meeting only for food and drinks, why not give your team something to do together? With a city quest, participants follow clues, answer questions and explore their surroundings while competing in teams. It is an interactive outdoor activity that adds a little adventure to your Christmas celebrations.
What can your team expect?
- Explore a town together. Walk through the historic centre of Faro, Olhão or Alte and visit 12–16 locations while following the quest.
- Solve puzzles and challenges. Work together to answer questions along the route. Built-in hints are always available if your team gets stuck.
- Enjoy friendly competition. Split your colleagues into teams of 4–5. All teams play the same route, each on its own phone. A correct answer on the first try earns 10 points, 5 points if a hint was used, and 0 after two mistakes. The team with the most points and the fastest time wins.
- Play on your own schedule. There is no fixed date or start time. Start the quest whenever it suits your team, and pause or continue whenever you need to.
- Add an activity to your Christmas dinner. Play the quest before or after a festive meal, as part of a company outing or as a standalone end-of-year activity.
Christmas team building for different types of companies
An Algarve Quest activity may suit:
- Small businesses planning an informal Christmas get-together.
- International companies organising an end-of-year team event.
- Teams looking for an outdoor alternative to a traditional office party.
- Event planners seeking an interactive activity to add to a festive programme.
- Colleagues who enjoy exploring, solving puzzles and competing together.
Where can you organise a Christmas city quest?
Algarve Quest offers self-guided quests in three locations:
- Faro: Mysteries of Old Faro, through the walled Old Town.
- Olhão: Legends of Olhão, through the waterfront fishing town.
- Alte: Secrets of Alte in Water Whispers, through the hill village.
Choose the one that suits your team best. Each route is a different experience, so you can pick by location or play more than one.
How to plan your Christmas team quest
- Step 1. Choose your route. Pick Faro, Olhão or Alte and divide your colleagues into teams of 4–5.
- Step 2. Get in touch. Tell us your preferred location and the approximate number of participants. We will confirm the conditions for your group and can issue an invoice for your company.
- Step 3. Receive your quest link. After payment, you receive a permanent quest link. There is no booking and no date to reserve.
- Step 4. Enjoy your festive challenge. Meet at the starting point, follow the clues, solve the puzzles and compare your scores and times at the finish.
Practical information
- Activity: self-guided outdoor city quest on your phone. No live guide and no fixed schedule.
- Duration: approximately 1.5 hours at a relaxed pace. There is no rush: stop for coffee, take photos or enjoy the view.
- Locations: Faro, Olhão and Alte. Each route includes 12–16 locations, and routes include cobblestones and stairs.
- Team size: teams of 4–5 people. Each team needs one charged phone with mobile internet.
- Price: €12.50 per person. Children under 12 play free. Need an invoice for your company? Message us on WhatsApp.
- Languages: English, Portuguese and Russian.
- Dates and time: play any day, at any time. Your quest link stays active until you reach the final location and complete the last challenge, so you can pause and resume even hours or days later. We recommend playing in daylight, because some clues rely on small details. In December the days are shorter, so start earlier in the day.
- Weather: the quest takes place outdoors, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. If the weather turns bad, simply pause and continue another day.
- Paid locations and opening hours: some quests include paid locations, such as museums, churches and restaurants. If you wish, we can include the entrance fees in your group's total invoice. The puzzle about a restaurant building can be skipped, or you can solve it without going inside. Please note that museums and churches may have limited opening hours, usually on weekends and public holidays.
What kind of puzzles will your team solve?
Every quest is a mix of challenges, so there is something for everyone:
- Observation puzzles: spot small details on facades, signs, doors and monuments.
- History and legends: answer questions about local stories, people and events.
- Logic puzzles and riddles: connect the clues and work out the answer.
- Maths and counting: count windows, arches or steps, or do a quick calculation.
- Geography and orientation: read the map, follow directions and find the next point.
- Word puzzles and codes: decipher messages, anagrams and hidden words.
- Local culture and nature: discover traditions, food, wildlife and the character of each place.
Frequently asked questions
Is a city quest suitable for a company Christmas party?
It can be a good option for companies that want to add an interactive activity to their festive celebrations. You can organise it as a standalone event or play it before or after a separate Christmas dinner.
How long does a Christmas team building quest take?
Usually around 1.5 hours, but there is no rush. Your team can take breaks along the way.
How much does a Christmas team quest cost?
The price is €12.50 per person, and children under 12 play free. If you need an invoice for your company, message us on WhatsApp.
Do we need to book a date?
No. There are no fixed dates or time slots. After payment you receive a quest link, and your team can start whenever it suits you.
Are there any paid locations on the route?
Some quests include paid locations, such as museums, churches and restaurants. If you wish, we can include the entrance fees in your group's total invoice. You do not need to go inside a restaurant: the puzzle about its building can be skipped or solved from the outside.
Can we organise a quest for our whole company?
Yes. Split your colleagues into teams of 4–5, with each team playing on its own phone, and compare scores and time at the finish. Tell us how many people will take part and we will help you plan.
Do you organise the Christmas dinner as well?
The city quest is the activity offered by Algarve Quest. If you would like to combine it with a meal, you can arrange a restaurant separately and play the quest before or after it.
What happens if it rains?
Since there is no fixed date or time, you can choose a day with good weather. Your quest link stays active until you complete the last challenge, so if the weather changes during the game, you can pause and continue later.
Book your Christmas team building in the Algarve
Make your end-of-year celebration an opportunity to explore, laugh and solve challenges together. Tell us a little about your event and we will confirm the conditions for your group.
To get started, tell us:
- Your preferred location (Faro, Olhão or Alte).
- The approximate number of participants.
- Your preferred language (English, Portuguese or Russian).
- Your approximate date, if you have one.
- Whether you need an invoice for your company.
WhatsApp: +351 911 540 083 (messages only, no phone calls)
Email: algarvequest@gmail.com
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