Explore Como’s historic center on a thrilling self-guided tour! Follow a phantom thief's trail, hunt for clues across 11 spots, and crack puzzles at your own pace.
Things to do The Como Heist: Self-Guided Exploration Game
This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the shadowed canals of Como. You will explore 11 different locations while playing as a seasoned detective investigating a string of unsolved thefts with cryptic clues. 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 historical facts with local legends passed between residents.
Starting from the city center, the stops are spaced an average of around 250m apart, with each location taking around 13 min to complete. The route also passes through QUESTURA DI COMO, DUOMO DI COMO (CATTEDRALE DI S. MARIA ASSUNTA) and BASILICA OF SAINT ABUNDIUS. 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 2.6 km (1.6 mi) and takes around 2:15h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN, IT, DE.
Included
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di Como
Basilica of Saint Abundius - Como, Italy
Access to the Exploration Game
Meeting point
Viale Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 7, 22100 Como CO, Italy