Barcelona now offers a unique and exciting way to discover its hidden treasures: the Digital Gymkana.
These innovative tourist routes, promoted by the City Council, invite visitors and residents alike to explore the city in a playful and entertaining way, using their cell phones as the main tool.
With a total of 14 gymkhanas available in different neighborhoods of the city, the Digital Gymkhanas offer an entertainment experience for all tastes and ages.
From touring the ancient walls of Barcelona to delving into the basements of the Eixample district in search of lost secrets, each route offers a new adventure to discover.
What are you looking for with the Digital Gymkhanas?
The main objective of these Gymkanas is to decentralize tourism and highlight the cultural and historical heritage of each neighborhood.
From Ciutat Vella to lesser-known neighborhoods such as Bon Pastor or Sant Genís dels Agudells, these routes offer a unique look at Barcelona’s cultural richness.
The highlight of these Gymkanas is their accessibility and flexibility. Available in four languages (Spanish, Catalan, French and English) and accessible 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, these routes can be enjoyed at any time and without prior reservation.
Simply access the game of the desired neighborhood through the official website and start the adventure with a simple click.
Behind this innovative initiative are Ramón Martín and Marc Guillén, founders of Gymkana Digital Turística. With a vision of promoting rural tourism through gamification, Martín and Guillén have managed to expand their concept to more than 150 tours in various Spanish cities, attracting more than 25,000 people to date.
A way of doing culture and tourism
The Digital Gymkhanas offer a unique way to discover the rich historical, cultural and artistic heritage of Barcelona. From riddles to be solved to local curiosities, these routes reveal the city’s best kept secrets in a fun and interactive way.
In addition, the Digital Gymkhanas are not only a tourist experience, but also an opportunity to promote active participation and learning while enjoying the city.
Behind this innovative concept are the founders, Ramón Martín and Marc Guillén, whose vision and creativity have led Gymkana Digital to become a benchmark in the rural tourism sector.
With a modest initial investment and a committed team, the platform has achieved significant growth, with more than 150 routes available and under development in several Spanish cities.
Tourist Digital Gymkanas offer an unparalleled experience. From solving riddles in the ancient walls of the city to discovering the secrets of its most emblematic neighborhoods, these activities promise adventure, fun and learning for all participants.
