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Cupid's Trail: Romantic Puzzle Quest in Dublin
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Part walking tour, part outdoor escape game, part treasure hunt — Cupid’s Trail is a phone-guided puzzle quest through Dublin’s most romantic corners. You play as James, a young man on the hunt for Cupid, and the story unfolds stop by stop as you work through challenges and move across the city at your own pace.
Along the way you’ll discover Love Lane, the Temple Bar Pub, Oscar Wilde House and other spots that don’t always make the standard tourist trail. You’ll also find out where the skeleton of St. Valentine is actually kept in Dublin, and learn the story behind Molly Malone of the famous Irish ballad.
There’s no set start time and no guide to keep up with. Start when you like, linger as long as you want at each location, and take a break whenever you feel like one. After booking you’ll get an email with instructions to download the Questo app. We recommend each person purchases their own ticket for the best experience, though sharing a phone works fine too. For groups larger than 15, just make multiple bookings.
The trail runs through 10 stops across central Dublin, starting at Fusilier’s Arch and finishing at Oscar Wilde House.
Whitefriar Street Church is where St. Valentine’s relics are kept. That’s right — Dublin. The remains were given to the church by Pope Gregory XVI in 1836, and they sit in a small wooden casket in a side chapel. It’s a surprisingly moving spot, and it’s free to visit. The trail will bring you past it, but it’s worth pausing for longer than the clue requires.
The Ha’Penny Bridge gets its name from the toll that was charged to cross it. When it opened in 1816, pedestrians paid half a penny to cross the River Liffey. The toll was removed in 1919. It’s one of those bits of Dublin trivia that sounds invented but isn’t.
Fusilier’s Arch is at the Grafton Street entrance to St. Stephen’s Green. It’s easy to find — just head to the top of Grafton Street. The arch commemorates the Royal Dublin Fusiliers who died in the Second Boer War, which gives it a more complicated history than it might first appear.
The trail works well as an afternoon activity rather than a morning one, particularly if you want the pubs and cafes along the route to be open and lively as you pass through. Temple Bar is at its best from around lunchtime onwards.
Charge your phone fully before you start. The Questo app uses GPS throughout, which drains battery faster than usual. A portable charger is worth throwing in your bag if you have one.