The 15 Best Self-Guided Games in Italy

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17Our pick

Follow a Medici-inspired mystery through Florence with step-by-step puzzles sent by WhatsApp. You’ll connect major sights with quieter corners, learn local history, make choices in the story, and stop for an included sweet treat. The private, self-guided quest takes about two hours and works in English or Italian for ages 8 and up.

“Fun way to tour the city! We definitely discovered some new places that we hadn’t walked through before. I would recommend this for a couple.”

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

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

Follow a medieval family feud through Siena using the Questo app. You will solve nine puzzles between Piazza del Duomo, Santa Maria della Scala, Piazza del Campo, Fonte Gaia, and other landmarks. The game takes about 60 to 90 minutes, works offline, and lets you pause whenever you want. No guide leads the way.

“We handed the phone over to the teenagers and they had a blast leading us through the scavenger hunt. It came at a time in our trip through Italy when they were getting tired of the walking and the heat. This turned that around! Perfect for families with young teens or for those who would like a unique way to experience lovely Siena.”

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

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

You’ll follow a self-guided English quest through central Bologna, solving 14 puzzles at the Two Towers, Piazza Santo Stefano, the Quadrilateral, Neptune’s Fountain, and more. The Questo app works offline, lets you pause anytime, and suits private groups, families, and friends. No physical guide is included.

“My daughter and I enjoyed this Quest. We saw and learned a lot about the City. Things to improve on? The info should probably be updated on a regular basis. We lost a lot of time on the first question and again later on, because of construction that had happened to the clue that was given. Also, we walked a lot more than the 3K they said it would take :) But all in all it was a lot of fun!”

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4.Venice Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to solve location-based riddles across Venice, from Frari and Rialto Bridge to St. Mark’s Square and Doge’s Palace. The 3-kilometer route takes about 2.5 hours, but you can pause, skip stops, change the order, or return anytime within a year. It is outdoor-only and requires mobile data.

“Being with my family and solving the puzzles together it was nice to be able to have fun outside and stop for lunch along the way.”

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

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

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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6.Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour

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

This self-guided Rome scavenger hunt starts at the Colosseum and leads you through 16 riddle-filled envelopes to the Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Vatican City. You walk about 10 kilometers at your own pace, with no guide and plenty of freedom to pause, eat, or spread the game over several days.

“Super Idee mit Freunden das historische Zentrum zu erkunden. Macht richtig Spaß!!!”

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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 solve 11 puzzles while walking from Porta Galliera to Piazza Rossini. You set the start time, pause when needed, and explore Bologna’s markets, churches, towers, theaters, and squares without a guide or mobile data.

“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 yourself through Bolzano’s arcaded streets, market square, museums, churches, and riverfront art district. Solve observation-based riddles, listen to short stories, and pause whenever you wish. The route takes about two hours, requires mobile data, and is available in six languages.

“Loved learning about the city and some challenging questions but we eventually got and sometimes was ovetthinking. A great way to see the city”

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9.Padova Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $10

Use the Explorial app to explore Padua from Prato della Valle, solving clues, answering questions, and completing creative photo tasks. The route includes the Basilica of St. Anthony, Palazzo del Bo, Tomba di Antenore, and other central sights. It is in English, self-guided, private, and usually takes one to two hours.

“Beautiful city and cool app! I recommend it, if you want to discover a city yourself and be more time flexible.”

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10.Rimini Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $8

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through Rimini on a 2.2-kilometer route linking the Arch of Augustus, Malatestiano Temple, Castel Sismondo, Tiberius Bridge, and Borgo San Giuliano. Solve observation-based riddles, hear stories in six languages, pause whenever you like, and finish where it suits you.

“Uns hat die Schnitzeljagd gut gefallen. Wir hätten ohne das Spiel sicher weniger Sehenswürdigkeiten entdeckt und waren von der Dichte der Highlights in Rimini beeindruckt. Die Rätsel waren gut zu lösen.”

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11.Trento Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $10

Explore Trento on foot with the Explorial app, solving clues, answering questions, and completing photo challenges. The self-guided route begins and ends at Piazza Dante, includes Piazza Duomo and Buonconsiglio Castle, and takes about one to two hours. You can pause whenever you like, but you will need a smartphone and access code.

“È stata una grande esperienza Un'attività completa e divertente che ci ha permesso di conoscere la città. Ci è piaciuta molto e intendiamo rifarla!”

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12.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’s old town and waterfront on a 2.6 km puzzle walk. You’ll see Teatro Petruzzelli, Basilica San Nicola, Castello Svevo, and street-side orecchiette makers. Start anytime, pause for food or coffee, and complete the route in English or five other languages.

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13.Siena Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through Siena’s Duomo, Torre del Mangia, Palazzo Pubblico, Santa Maria della Scala, and more. Solve observation-based riddles, hear short historical stories, and follow GPS directions on a flexible 2-kilometer route. Start anytime, pause freely, and use the app in six languages.

“This is a good way to add direction for a 1st class to Siena You must know how to use your phone and apps”

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14.The Magic of Navigli: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest in Milan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 25 to 55 minutes (approx.) · from $6

Follow an English-language Questo game through Milan’s Navigli district, starting on Via Vetere and ending at Ponte Alexander Langer. You solve clues at 11 stops, including Porta Ticinese, Piazza Vetra, Sant’Eustorgio, Conchetta, and Ponte Alda Merini. There is no guide, so your private group sets the pace.

“This was a lot of fun! I did this tour with my granddaughters and we all enjoyed it! Great way to see the “untouristy” Milan. However we did experience extreme difficulties in downloading the information and even though I paid for three “tickets” we could only get it to work on my phone. Disappointing as the girls would have liked access to the game afterwards.”

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15.Milan Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $8

This self-guided Milan street game uses the World City Trail app to connect nine major sights, including Sforza Castle, La Scala, the Duomo, and Naviglio Grande. You solve riddles, read in-app information, and pause whenever you like. It runs in English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, and Spanish, with no guide or fixed group.

“Great way to see some of the major sights of Milan. Weather was excellent which helped, although it did take a little longer then predicted, allow at least 3rd”

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