The 4 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.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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