Explore Viterbo's historic center at your own pace with this self-guided puzzle tour. Follow a captain’s story across 10 locations, crack clues, and unlock local history whenever you're ready. Ready to play?
This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the medieval quarter of Viterbo. You will explore 10 different locations while playing as a loyal city captain investigating a plot to assassinate the clergy. At each location, you'll solve a real-world puzzle by searching for clues on monuments, graffiti, and facades. The route passes through Centro Storico, blending historical facts with local legends passed between residents. Perfect for history buffs, mystery lovers and urban explorers.
Starting from Piazza della Morte, the stops are spaced an average of around 150m apart, with each location taking around 6 min to complete. The route also passes through Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Museo del Colle del Duomo and San Silvestro. 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 1.6 km (1 mi) and takes around 1:00h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN, IT.