Ashes of Pompeii: Self-Guided Exploration Game

Explore Pompeii on a self-guided tour inspired by Octavia’s story. Walk through ancient streets, visit 14 iconic spots, solve puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and discover fascinating history at your own pace whenever you’re ready.

Things to do Ashes of Pompeii: Self-Guided Exploration Game

This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the crumbling ruins of Pompeii. You will explore 14 different locations while following the story of a doomed poetess trapped in a time loop tied to the volcanic eruption. 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 ancient history with whispered tales of the eruption's aftermath. Perfect for history fans, mystery lovers and urban explorers. Starting from the Santuario di Apollo, the stops are spaced an average of around 150m apart, with each location taking around 9 min to complete. The route also passes through FOUNTAIN OF SILENUS, CENTAURUS STATUE and STEPPING STONES. At each location, you'll solve a challenge and receive instructions for the next chapter. DISCLAIMER: ENTRY FEE IS NOT INCLUDED. 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 2.4 km (1.5 mi) and takes around 2:00h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN.

Included

Temple of Jupiter

Garden of the Fugitives

Pompeii Archaeological Park Amphitheatre entrance and exit

Casa di Sirico

Terme Stabiane

Building of Eumachia

House of Menander

Tempio della Fortuna Augusta

Amphitheatre of Pompeii

Porta Nocera

Casa della Caccia Antica

Santuario di Apollo

Foro di Pompei

Casa di Marco Lucrezio nella Via Stabiana

Tempio del Genius Augusti

Terme Centrali

Access to the Exploration Game

24/7 customer support

Meeting point

Santuario di Apollo

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