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Naples' Hidden History: Legacy of the Cursed Egg

4.33Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 89 min 3.7 km Naples App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Join the urgent mission and save the ancient and lively Naples! 

Explore the most colorful and oldest parts of the city center. While doing so, get to know some of the city's most interesting legends and characters that shaped it throughout the centuries. 

Get ready to journey through Naples' vast history, solve captivating puzzles, and prevent the city from vanishing!

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Find out the story about Naples's establishment.

  • Learn about the origins of Castel dell'Ovo and the curse it carries beneath.

  • Get to know the miracle of San Gennaro.

  • Discover the location of the tomb of the infamous Dracula.

  • Walk on the ancient Spaccanapoli and Via dei Tribunali streets.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.33 / 5

9 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP

One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.

A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

Everyone for themselves

One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.

Can a team share one phone?

Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.

Your walk, at a glance

Naples

A · Start

Piazza Enrico de Nicola, 38, 80139 Napoli NA, Italy

B · Finish

Largo di Palazzo, 6, 80132 Napoli NA, Italy

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Anita & Lori.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Anita & Lori

WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT

Your adventure, with a playful twist.

1 / 4

Experience

This quest
Discover places through stories and clues in the app
Guided walking tour
Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4

Pace

This quest
Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
Guided walking tour
Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4

Company

This quest
Explore with your own people or on your own
Guided walking tour
Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4

Guidance

This quest
Directions and challenges in the Questo app
Guided walking tour
Live interpretation from a guide

Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.

Good to know before you play

  • Fun to do as a couple
  • We recommend not playing at night

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is the enchanted egg story a historical fact?
The quest is an original fictional story. Its historical atmosphere and Naples locations provide context rather than proof of the plot.
Is this a guided history walk?
No. You follow the route and puzzles independently in the app, without a guide or scheduled group.
How many tickets does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.

HISTORY AND CULTURE IN NAPLES

Explore Naples through ' Hidden History

Naples' Hidden History: Legacy of the Cursed Egg is a Naples self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on ' Hidden History.

Porta Capuana is the starting point and Basilica Reale Pontificia San Francesco da Paola is the finish for this 3.7 km city route, which includes 13 challenges. The page specifically identifies Galleria Umberto I, Porta Capuana and The Fountain of Neptune along the experience. Practical fit: 3.7 km route; Typical duration: 89 minutes; 13 location-based challenges; Playable in English.

The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

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