The 15 Best Scavenger Hunts in Italy

1.Angels & Demons Rome Scavenger Hunt: The Illuminati Escape Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $6Our pick

Use the Questo app to follow an Angels and Demons story through Rome’s churches, fountains, piazzas, bridges, and Vatican sights. You solve 11 riddles with your private group, set your own pace, and keep lifetime access. Expect a citywide walk, not a guide-led tour.

“This was such a terrific was to see a different side of Rome. The quest took us slightly off the beaten track and it was fantastic. We decided to make a day of it and thought that racing across the city trying to post the fastest time was such a waste. We stopped for lunch at a lovely 'family run' restaurant along the way which was why one part of our quest took over 2 hours!!! It was the first time I had tried one of these app led encounters and now it will be the first thing I look for wherever I go next. The only downside was that…”

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2.Florence Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Medici Mystery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17Top rated

Follow a Medici-inspired mystery from Via della Scala through Florence’s famous sights and quieter corners. You solve puzzles through WhatsApp at your own pace, pause for food or shopping, and finish with an included sweet treat. The activity is available in English or Italian for private groups.

“This was a great way to experience the city with kids! We were able to stop and take breaks, eat and shop along the way.”

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3.Siena Medieval Power Quest: Self-Guided Family Feud Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Use the Questo app to solve nine English-language puzzles across Siena’s old center. Start at Piazza del Duomo, follow clues to Santa Maria della Scala, Piazza del Campo, Fonte Gaia, and other landmarks, then finish near Palazzo Tolomei or Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. Play offline, pause anytime, and get 24-hour help if needed.

“Interessante soffermarsi su alcuni dettagli della città. Amplierei alcune informazioni storiche una volta risolti i vari enigmi.”

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4.Florence Inferno: Dante’s Haunted Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7

Use your phone to follow a Dante-themed mystery from Piazza della SS. Annunziata to Via del Proconsolo. You will solve 10 interactive puzzles, uncover eerie Florence stories, and move at your own pace. The game is in English, private, self-guided, and takes about one to two hours.

“L'idea ci è piaciuta molto, peccato che non siamo riusciti a proseguire oltre un certo punto: l'indizio per poter procedere era inaccessibile e quindi non è stato possibile rispondere, ma non esiste una modalità per bypassare uno step o di ottenere una soluzione. Grande delusione nel non poter concludere il percorso e molto tempo perso nel tentare di risolvere. Ci sono inoltre degli errori nel testo (forse dovuti a traduzione sommaria, ma non è possibile cambiare lingua una volta avviato il gioco).”

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5.Bologna Secrets Quest: Self-Guided Hidden Gems Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6

You follow a self-guided Bologna mystery from the Two Towers to Via Giuseppe Petroni, solving 14 phone-based puzzles in English. Pause for food, resume later, and explore at your own pace. The app works without an internet connection after setup, but download it before you arrive.

“Would have been great if it worked properly . Sadly the map links were wrong and therefore didn’t correspond with the clues. A real shame and both my daughter and I really enjoyed .”

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6.Rome: Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 5.5 hours

Use a mailed box of 16 riddles, directions, facts, and solutions to walk from the Colosseum through ancient Rome, the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Vatican City. There is no guide, so you set the pace, pause for meals or photos, and can spread the roughly 10-kilometer route over several days.

“40 EUR find ich im Nachhinein ganz schön happig für die Box mit den paar Umschlägen. Die Kinder hat es eher gelangweilt. Würde ich nicht nochmal machen…”

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7.Bologna Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Quest

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $6

Use the Questo app to follow an hour-long murder mystery through central Bologna. You’ll solve 11 location-based puzzles, spot details at monuments, and learn short historical notes. Start near Porta Galliera, finish by Piazza Rossini, and play independently in English with no guide or internet connection needed.

“Great way to explore Bologna and learn interesting facts about some places that goes beyond the top 5 list.”

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8.Bolzano Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $10

Use the World City Trail app to guide a 3.1-kilometer walk through Bolzano. Solve light riddles at seven outdoor sights, hear short stories in six languages, and pause whenever you like. There is no live guide, fixed start time, or required admission fee.

“Beim erhaltenen Ticket ist nirgends gestanden, dass man die „World City Trail“ App herunterladen muss. Erst auf Anfrage bei Viator direkt wurde mir das dann mitgeteilt. Stattdessen wurde eine Straße außerhalb Bozens als Start angegeben.”

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9.Florence Haunted Secrets: Echoes of the Dead Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $7

You follow an English-language audio game from Piazza della Signoria to Via de’ Vecchietti, solving clues linked to Florence’s dark tales. Play privately, start anytime, and use the app offline. The route includes Palazzo Vecchio, Museo del Bigallo, and Museo della Misericordia.

“This is a total waste of time. We hoped for an interactive and informative walking tour about the monster of Florence, but it was just poor clues and had nothing to do with the crimes. I wouldn’t waste your money on this.”

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10.Bari Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through Bari on a 2.6-kilometer puzzle walk. Spot Teatro Petruzzelli, Bari Vecchia, San Nicola, and Castello Svevo while solving simple riddles, hearing local stories, and pausing whenever you like.

“Very simple questions, but fun activity to do on the side. The random facts in between were not on the tour so a little confusing.”

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11.Brescia Hidden Legends: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $5Best value

Start at Santa Maria del Carmine in Brescia and follow ten phone-based puzzles through a local-legend story. You get exact directions, pause and resume control, and a private game for your group. Bring a charged smartphone, download the app, and use the same email as your booking.

“Non è organizzata bene, i passaggi non sono chiari e per quanto riguarda gli enigmi non sono enigmi, direi che l'idea è bella ma potrebbe essere organizzata molto meglio”

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12.Cagliari Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to follow a 3 km route through Cagliari, solving riddles at the Roman Amphitheatre, Elephant Tower, Cathedral, and more. Start anytime, pause for food or sightseeing, and listen in six languages. No guide or entrance fees are needed.

“My husband and I had a surprise stop in Cagliari on a cruise due to a last minute change in schedule. We decided to pick up this self guided tour as a way to see as much or as little as we had time for. The directions and information about each stop was excellent. We didn’t complete all of it in the time we had, but did most of the stops. One thing to know about Cagliari is that it requires the ability to walk up a lot of steep hills/steps. If you are disabled or have trouble with steep inclines, this one might not be for you. But the…”

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13.Bologna Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself around Bologna on a 2.4-kilometer route linking seven historic stops. Solve observation-based riddles, hear short stories in six languages, and pause whenever you like. The walk takes about two and a half hours and requires mobile data.

“A. Different way to tour the city making it more fun for kids. Good trail and we enjoyed doing it as a family.”

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14.Florence Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $8

Start at Santa Maria Novella and use the World City Trail app to solve location-based riddles across Florence. You’ll walk about 5.1 kilometers, discover 10-plus attractions, and play in eight languages. Pause for food or photos, then resume whenever you like. No guide or entrance tickets are required.

“Gute Möglichkeit, die historischen Gebäude auf eigene Faust zu erkunden. Es braucht Zeit, Geduld und gute Schuhe.”

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15.Florence Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Start at Santa Maria Novella and follow a self-guided app through 10 key Florence attractions. Solve location-based riddles, read short facts, and pause for coffee, lunch, or a museum visit. The private game costs $17.29 per group of up to three and works in six languages.

“Die Tour bringt einem zu den wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten. Zu jedem Gebäude gibt es eine interessante Geschichte und clevere Rätsel, die die Tour locker und spannend gestalten.”

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