The 4 Best Milan Escape Games

1.Milan Da Vinci Mystery: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $6Our pick

Use the Questo mobile app to follow a Leonardo da Vinci-themed puzzle trail from Piazza della Scala to Casa Atellani. You will solve 10 challenges while visiting Milan landmarks such as the Duomo, Piazza Mercanti, the Ambrosiana, and Leonardo’s vineyard. Plan for about 80 minutes, no physical guide, and possible extra app installation.

“It was enjoyable to search for images, texts, materials in the city and to then learn the history. Even our teen enjoyed it.”

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2.Sato Code Escape Room across Milan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $14Top rated

You and at least one teammate use the Sato Code App to solve puzzles across Milan’s Navigli district. Start at Porta Genova, follow the FR13ND storyline through canals and narrow lanes, and work with separate clues on each phone. The game takes about an hour, though a relaxed walk may take longer.

“Gran idea para conocer la zona de Naviglio con una divertida atividad. Puedes ir corriendo o pasenado disfrutando como fue nuestro caso (1h30). Recomiendo!”

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3.Treasure Hunt & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · from $25

Pick up a puzzle-filled backpack at The Impossible Society and follow a self-guided route to five central Milan sights. You will study city history, solve challenges, open the locks on a treasure box, and return for a prize. The game lasts about two hours, with extra time for exploring.

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4.Sato Code Escape Room across Varese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $12

Take on The Angelus Key, a one-hour team escape game through Varese’s old town. Starting at Piazza Monte Grappa and ending back at the meeting point, you’ll use the Sato Code App to solve puzzles as each player receives different clues. Bring a charged smartphone, mobile internet, comfortable shoes, and at least one teammate.

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