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Secrets of Rome Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

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  • 1.5–2 hours
  • 1–4 players per team
  • On your own phone, no app
  • Language of the game: English +31
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start

Vibrant rome awaits. Dive into marble-lit streets where history and culture pulse through every square as you help Gian Lorenzo Bernini recover his lost chisel, the "Vero Colpo," the breath that animates stone.

An outdoor scavenger hunt through Rome, run from your own phone and finished whenever you decide you are finished. Secrets of Rome turns the streets themselves into the game.

The game reads your position, so each location arrives with its own riddle, puzzle or photograph to take. None of it can be answered from a screen — what you need is in front of you in Rome, in whatever happens to be standing there. You finish knowing a set of things most residents never picked up.

Ara Pacis Museum, Mausoleum of Augustus and Fountain of the Porto di Ripetta are among the places you reach. The finding mostly happens in between, and none of it can be answered without actually standing there.

Flaminian Obelisk in Piazza del Popolo and Fountain of the Baboon are also on the route, and nobody needs telling twice to examine a doorway.

A Self-Guided Tour of Rome That Asks the Questions

The shape of a walking tour, the mechanics of a puzzle. You cover a genuine route through Rome and pick up what happened there, except nothing is narrated at you and nobody is waiting for stragglers. Walk, look, work it out. It sits at intermediate, which means a normal group gets through most of it and argues about what is left. Riddles, code-breaking, and a camera roll you did not expect.

Planning a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Rome?

There is nothing to print, nothing to hide in advance and no list to write — the route, the riddles and the photo tasks are already built around Rome — 3 to 4 km on foot, about two hours — and one ticket covers a group of up to four on a single phone for €19.95. If you were about to spend an evening making one yourself, this is the version where somebody else did the work.

An Outdoor Scavenger Hunt That Works for Any Group in Rome

Adults. As a scavenger hunt for adults it has real bite — this is not a printable list of things to spot. The difficulty is intermediate, the riddles reward looking at what is in front of you, and the two hours hold up for a group that came to be entertained.

Teams. One ticket covers four people, so a department divides straight into groups running the identical route through Rome. No host to hire, no venue to reserve, no departure time. Put three or four teams on it together and the competition takes care of itself.

Families. The distance bothers no child, and the photo tasks are where the youngest players get ahead of everyone. The riddles end up being a joint effort, which is exactly why a group of mixed ages works here.

Couples and friends. A self guided tour with nobody to follow and nothing to keep up with. You choose the pace and the stops, and you come away with facts about Rome that would surprise a local.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Secrets exploration game work?

At the starting point in Rome you open the game on your phone. It is GPS-based: it knows where you are, and each location holds a riddle, a puzzle or a photo task. Solve one and the next location unlocks.

Is this a walking tour or a game?

Both, and that is the point. It follows a walking route through Rome the way a self-guided walking tour does, and you pick up the history as you go — but instead of a commentary in your ear you get riddles to solve. Nobody walks in front of you holding a sign.

What do we need to bring?

A charged phone and shoes you can walk 3 to 4 km in.

How long does it take?

About two hours, covering 3 to 4 km on foot. There is no time limit and no fixed start — you pick a date when booking and then begin whenever suits you on that date, so a slow group simply takes longer.

How many people can play on one ticket?

One ticket covers a group of 1 to 4 people playing on one device, at €19.95 in total. Groups larger than four buy a second ticket, which also lets them play against each other.

Is it hard?

Intermediate. Observation and sideways thinking do the work; you do not need to know the city, and nothing on the route is built to stop you permanently.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. The distance is ordinary walking for them and they are normally first through the photo tasks. Intermediate riddles mean the family works them out together, which is how it is designed.

Do we need to book a time slot?

No — only a date. The hour you actually begin is yours, and there is nobody waiting: no meeting point, no guide, no group.

What happens if it rains?

Rain is a pause, not a problem. Duck inside, let it pass, and carry on from the stop you were at — nothing is counting down.

Will we actually learn something about Rome?

That is the point of this one. The riddles are built on the history, the characters and the odd details of Rome, so you finish knowing things most visitors never find out. If you would rather have a story than a tour, look at the other city games in Rome instead.

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

  1. Ara Pacis MuseumLungotevere in Augusta, 00186 Rome
  2. Mausoleum of AugustusPiazza Augusto Imperatore, 00186 Rome
  3. Fountain of the Porto di RipettaVia di Ripetta, 00186 Rome
  4. Flaminian Obelisk in Piazza del PopoloPiazza del Popolo, 00187 Rome
  5. Fountain of the BaboonVia del Babuino, 150, 00187 Rome
  6. All Saints' Anglican ChurchVia del Babuino, 153, 00187 Rome
  7. Piazza Borghese Book StallsPiazza Borghese, 00186 Rome
  8. Basilica of Saint Lawrence in LucinaPiazza di S. Lorenzo in Lucina, 5, 00186 Rome
Show all 15 stops
  1. Trevi FountainPiazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome
  2. Piazza di Sant'Ignazio di LoyolaPiazza di S. Ignazio, 00186 Rome
  3. Column of Marcus AureliusPiazza Colonna, 00186 Rome
  4. Galleria Alberto SordiPiazza Colonna, 00187 Rome
  5. Obelisk of MontecitorioPiazza di Monte Citorio, 00186 Rome
  6. The PantheonPiazza della Rotonda, 00186 Rome
  7. Palazzo AltempsPiazza di Sant'Apollinare, 46, 00186 Rome

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 (24 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    Wir (Mein Mann, unsere 9-jährige Tochter und ich) haben heute ganz spontan das Spiel "Moordmysterie Düsseldorf" gebucht und gespielt. Die Buchung verlief schnell und reibungslos. Es hat super viel Spaß gemacht! Die Story, die Rätsel, das Konzept, die Route, die Gestaltung der App... richtig gut!!! Das Spiel würde ich vor allem Familien mit Kindern empfehlen. Für Erwachsene waren die Rätsel (meiner Meinung nach) zu einfach. Aber trotzdem wegen der schönen Route durch Düsseldorf, der Story, den lustigen Anweisungen zwischendurch eine schöne Aktion, die man zusammen machen kann.

    Lingling Z.October 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    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
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