Explore Catania at your own pace on a self-guided puzzle tour following the story of Sant' Agata. Visit 12 historic locations, solve clues, and unlock local secrets. Grab your ticket and start whenever you're ready!
Things to do Historic Catania: Self-Guided Exploration Game & Walking Tour
This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the ancient ruins of Catania. You will explore 12 different locations while playing as a historian of Sant'Agata searching for a hidden treasure tied to the saint's legacy. 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. Perfect for history buffs, mystery lovers and urban explorers.
Starting from Porta Garibaldi, the stops are spaced an average of around 200m apart, with each location taking around 7 min to complete. The route also passes through Cattedrale di Sant'Agata, Badia di Sant'Agata and Chiesa di San Martino dei Bianchi. 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 2.5 km (1.6 mi) and takes around 1:30h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN.
Included
Chiesa di Santa Rita in Sant'Agostino
Church of San Marino Bianchi
Statua Cardinale Beato Dusmet
Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
Church of Saint Philip Neri
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Consolazione
Access to the Exploration Game
Meeting point
Piazza Palestro, 59-55, 95122 Catania CT, Italy