15 Treasure Hunts in Italy Worth Booking

1.Mostra Leonardo Da Vinci: Rome Treasure Hunt Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 140 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $53Our pick

Start at the Mostra Leonardo da Vinci near Campo dei Fiori, collect a tablet, and follow a flexible three-hour treasure hunt through central Rome. Solve clues at sights such as Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Spanish Steps, then return to the museum for a final Leonardo puzzle. Best for families and curious teens.

“This was a great way to go around the city see and learn about things we may not have otherwise seen. My kids ages 10 and 13 enjoyed it.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17Best value

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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3.Best of Florence Treasure Hunt Tour for Kids & Families

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $244

Explore Florence with a private, child-focused guide who uses games, trivia, iPads, flash cards, and small prizes to bring the city to life. Walk from the historic center past the Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, and the Porcellino before ending near San Lorenzo Market. Guides such as Martina, Rachele, Giovanna, and Ilaria are praised for adapting activities to children from about age five upward.

“Our tour guide, Vanessa, was very knowledgeable and interesting. It was difficult to keep the kids together so many people but we rallied around them and kept them focussed.”

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4.The Path of the Immortals Treasure Hunt Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Follow a paper treasure map through Naples with a private group, solving escape-room-style puzzles at five stops. A Game Master sets the story, then you carry the backpack and work out the mystery of the city’s empty graves. Expect English or Italian, comfortable shoes, and a rain-or-shine route.

“È stato molto interessante girare per la città risolvendo gli enigmi. Consigliato!”

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5.Uffizi Gallery Private Treasure Hunt for Families

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $286

You’ll explore Florence’s Uffizi Gallery with a private guide and a family treasure-hunt booklet. Spot animals, symbols, and odd details in works by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and others. Your guide may be Rosa, praised for keeping young children engaged. The three-hour tour ends with a family portrait.

“We toured the gallery with Rosa. She is a great guide and very knowledgeable about the Renaissance art history. She also did a great job to keep our young kids engaged.”

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6.Kids treasure hunt in Uffizi museum Private, timed entry!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet your private family guide in Florence for a two-hour Uffizi treasure hunt built for children ages 7 to 12. Kids solve puzzles, answer questions, and explore major Renaissance artworks while adults follow along. Daniele is one named guide. Museum tickets cost extra: €30 for adults and €4 for children under 18.

“Daniele was a wonderful tour guide! The Uffizi is large and a little overwhelming with the crowds. Daniele did a wonderful job helping us navigate through to museum, highlighting the important pieces and sharing details about the works, the artists, and the people who commissioned the art with stories and games, all of which made the art feel accessible and interesting to us and our 10 year old son. Afterwards he gave us recommendations for the best places to grab gelato around town which really made the day complete. Thank you Daniele for creating such a special memory for us!”

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7.Matera Treasure Hunt: Explore Sassi & Must-Sees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $38

Meet Michele at Tramontano Castle for a two-hour treasure hunt through Matera’s Sassi. Use a map and riddles to find churches, viewpoints, underground chambers, and city landmarks. You choose the route, compete against other teams, receive a certificate, and return to open the treasure chest. Private and personalized versions can include gifts or notes.

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8.Treasure Hunt for Kids and Families Trevi and Pantheon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

You’ll explore central Rome with an English-speaking guide and a family treasure hunt built around quizzes, trivia, clues, and small details. Meet at Piazza Mignanelli, then walk toward the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Guides such as Maria, Tomas, Bruno, and Alessandra have kept both children and adults involved.

“I was perfect for the first day in Rome! Maria the guide was very engaging and fun. We all had a blast especially the kids. 100% RECOMMENDED”

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9.Kids Treasure Hunt in Florence Downtown. A Private Adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Follow a private guide through central Florence on a family treasure hunt from Santa Maria Novella to the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Porcellino market, and Ponte Vecchio. Daniele and Consuelo bring stories, puzzles, and city secrets to life in English. Children under seven need an adult beside them, while older children can take a more active role.

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10.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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11.Treasure hunt in Rome, Ghetto and Trastevere

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Explore Rome’s Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere through a self-guided team quiz with a map, puzzles, and clues about two mysterious lovers. You’ll pass Teatro di Marcello, Tiber Island, ancient gates, fountains, and lively squares before finishing at Santa Maria in Trastevere. Alisa and Matteo are associated with the experience.

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12.Spanish Steps, Trevi, & Pantheon Live Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $105

Meet your English-speaking guide by the Column of the Immaculate Conception in Piazza Mignanelli for a 2.5-hour Rome treasure hunt. You’ll solve clues around the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon, with trivia, team challenges, and prizes. Guide Marco has led the hunt, making this a lively choice for families and team groups.

“Esperienza di team building a Roma riuscitissima, siamo rimasti tutti soddisfatti e divertiti. Evento organizzato in modo coinvolgente e impeccabile sotto ogni punto di vista. Complimenti davvero!”

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13.Private Kids Treasure Hunt in Palazzo Vecchio. Timed entry!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Meet your private family guide at the Neptune Fountain for a two-hour treasure hunt through Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. Daniele and Consuelo use stories, puzzles, historical costumes, and hands-on activities to keep children involved while adults learn about Medici Florence. The palace ticket costs extra, with timed entry included in the experience title.

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14.Milan Treasure Hunt for Groups of Friends, Team Building & Company Incentives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $98

Spend about three hours walking central Milan in teams, solving trivia and playful challenges at Sforza Castle, Piazza Mercanti, the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and La Scala. A guide such as Bruno leads the activity, which suits friends, students, company groups, and incentive trips. Food and transport are not included.

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15.Sassi di Matera: Treasure Hunt in the Sassi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Michele’s 2.5-hour Matera Treasure Hunt turns the Sassi into a timed puzzle. Starting at Tramontano Castle, you follow riddles through Caveoso and Barisano, past churches, viewpoints, and underground spaces. It suits families, couples, groups, and celebrations, with hints, water, photos, certificates, and a prize for the winning team.

“This was a great day out as a family, and a wonderful way to explore Matera. So pleased we did it, as we would not have seen as much of the sassi area without the hunt. We were all really engaged, happily doing lots of steps to find the clues. Michele was a lovely and knowledgeable host, always available for hints and kindly took some photos of us at the end. Definitely recommend to families!”

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