Bologna's Conspiracy: Self-Guided Exploration Game & Walking Tour

Unravel a thrilling murder mystery on this self-guided walking tour of Bologna’s historic center. Visit 13 key locations, hunt for clues, solve fun puzzles, and learn local history at your own pace. Start whenever you're ready!

Things to do Bologna's Conspiracy: Self-Guided Exploration Game & Walking Tour

This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the shadowed streets of Bologna. You will explore 13 different locations while following the story of an envoy of the Podestà investigating a murdered scribe and a missing document. At each location, you'll solve a real-world puzzle by searching for clues on monuments, graffiti, and facades. The route winds through Centro Storico, blending real history with rumors only longtime residents know. Starting from Piazza del Nettuno, the stops are spaced an average of around 300m apart, with each location taking around 13 min to complete. The route also passes through Marco Minghetti, Museo della Storia di Bologna and Chiesa dei Santi Bartolomeo e Gaetano. At each location, you'll solve a challenge and receive instructions for the next chapter. DISCLAIMER: You will explore by yourself using the Questo app on your phone. No physical guide or stranger groups will be involved. The full route covers approximately 3.7 km (2.3 mi) and takes around 3:00h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN, IT, ES, DE, FR, PT, NL, RO.

Included

Basilica of San Giacomo Maggiore

Museo Ebraico di Bologna

La Quadreria - Palazzo Rossi Poggi Marsili

Basilica Collegiata dei Santi Bartolomeo e Gaetano

Monumento a Marco Minghetti

Torre Guidozagni

Piazza Maggiore

Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Pietro

Palazzo Pepoli - Museo della Storia di Bologna

San Petronio Srl

Bagno Trattoria Bologna

Access to the Exploration Game

24/7 customer support

Meeting point

Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna BO, Italy

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