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Florence Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

4.4 on Google (23 reviews)

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  • 1.5–2 hours
  • 1–4 players per team
  • In the free Loquiz app on your phone
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start

Follow a detective murder case on foot through Florence, from Piazza della Signoria past the Uffizi to the cathedral.

Balthasar was murdered in Florence. No incident room, no colleagues, no forensics - just you, a phone and the streets he was last seen in.

Think of it as a detective game the size of a city. The murder mystery runs on your phone while Florence supplies the evidence: witnesses to question, codes to crack, photographs to take, and one name to hand in when you are sure. Nobody guides you and nothing starts at a fixed hour.

The case takes you past Museo di Palazzo Davanzati, Campanile di Giotto and Baptistery of St. John.

The Walk Through Florence

Add Chiesa e Museo di Orsanmichele and Uffizi Galleries to that. The whole thing measures 3 to 4 km, which is a comfortable afternoon rather than a hike.

Playing the Detective Game in Florence

You move, the case moves. Each stop has something to solve and each digital character has something to say once you have solved it, and the suspect list shortens accordingly. Figure on 1.5 to 2 hours across 3 to 4 km, with as many breaks as you feel like taking. The habit is the one the Sherlock Holmes stories are built on: notice the thing nobody else bothered to look at, then say out loud what it means.

For Families, Friends and Teams in Florence

With friends. Four people, one phone, one case. Somebody will back the wrong suspect early and refuse to let it go, and that is the part everyone remembers.

With your team. Split into fours, buy a ticket each, and send them off on the same murder. Team building without a facilitator, a venue or a start time - and in Florence that means nobody has to be anywhere by nine.

With kids. The puzzles work from about eight years old. Younger ones walk along and help, older ones take over the phone, and the whole thing survives being interrupted by ice cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the murder mystery game work?

Everything sits in the Loquiz app. Start it wherever you like in Florence, follow what the case tells you, solve what each location puts in front of you, and hand in a name when you are sure.

How long does it take?

Set aside an afternoon. The case itself takes 1.5 to 2 hours across 3 to 4 km, but nothing counts down and nothing shuts, so the breaks are free.

How many people can play on one ticket?

One ticket covers one to four players on a single device, €19.95 in total. Bigger groups buy one ticket per four and race each other through the same murder.

Do we need to book a time?

Just a date. The hour is yours to choose, anytime within the next 12 months, because nobody is standing anywhere in Florence expecting you - no meeting point, no guide, no group.

Is it suitable for children?

From roughly age eight it works well. The puzzles are built to be solved, not to defeat anyone, and younger children happily walk along and help.

What happens if it rains?

Rain is an interruption, not a problem: you choose the moment to start and you can stop as long as you like. Plenty of groups split the case over a morning and an afternoon.

Is this a detective game or a walking tour of Florence?

Both, in practice. You cover Florence on foot and you notice far more than you would on a normal walk, because the case gives you a reason to look closely at things you would otherwise pass.

What else is there to do in Florence?

The same streets carry other city games in Florence, each with its own story, and anyone travelling on will find the next stop under Italy.

More City Games: Secrets of Florence · Turin Murder Mystery · city games across Italy

  1. Museo di Palazzo DavanzatiVia Porta Rossa 13, 50123 Firenze
  2. Campanile di GiottoPiazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze
  3. Baptistery of St. JohnPiazza San Giovanni, 50122 Firenze
  4. Chiesa e Museo di OrsanmicheleVia dell'Arte della Lana, 50123 Firenze
  5. Uffizi GalleriesPiazzale degli Uffizi 6, 50122 Firenze
  6. Palazzo StrozziPiazza degli Strozzi, 50123 Firenze
  7. Museo dell'Opera del Duomo di FirenzePiazza del Duomo 9, 50122 Firenze
  8. Piazza della SignoriaPiazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze
Show all 14 stops
  1. Museo Casa di DanteVia Santa Margherita 1, 50122 Firenze
  2. Loggia del BigalloPiazza di San Giovanni 1, 50122 Firenze
  3. Fontana del PorcellinoPiazza del Mercato Nuovo, 50123 Firenze
  4. Cattedrale di Santa Maria del FiorePiazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze
  5. Palazzo VecchioPiazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze
  6. Loggia dei LanziPiazza della Signoria, 50121 Firenze

How it works

  1. BookYour ticket arrives by email.
  2. Go to the startThe start point is in your email. Any day within 12 months.
  3. PlayOpen the link on one phone per team and press start.

What players in other cities say

4.4 on Google (23 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!

    Martin M.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Game in Amsterdam was fun!

    Enzo L.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Had So much fun playing while exploring the city

    Philip C.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    I had a fantastic experience with CityGame! The concept is creative, engaging, and a great way to explore a city in a completely new way. The games are well-designed, combining puzzles, storytelling, and adventure so you’re constantly discovering something interesting around every corner. What I especially love is how CityGame turns a normal walk through the city into an interactive experience. It’s perfect for friends, families, or team outings, and it makes sightseeing much more exciting than the usual tours. Everything was easy to use, the challenges were fun and clever, and it really encouraged us to look closer at the city and its hidden details. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to explore!

    Jessica S.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    This is an interesting way to conduct a self-guided Amsterdam city tour. It used the GPS on your phone to guide you to stops on a route. There are mini quizzes once you arrive at the stops on the path. The quizzes draw your attention to features in front of you or to a brief history of the place. In many cases, we visited a spot that would not have been obvious as a regular passer by. The tour as a whole was interesting to us as newcomers, but I would have liked more information on many locations we visited - a few links outside of the app for each place would have been helpful. Beyond that, the interface was a bit clunky and sometimes awkward to navigate. We definitely don't regret trying this out and feel like we got our money's worth on the experience.

    JaibhijaiJune 2024 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    This was a fun game! It had a few challenges which was good and surprises. It got me to go around and explore Queenstown, New Zealand. I got to places in Queenstown, New Zealand I hadn’t been to before while on holiday here. Thank you for that and it gave a feel what it would be like to be the actual Sherlock Holmes!

    Dylan J.February 2024 · via google
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