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City exploration game

Haunted Venice: Carnival of Shadows

4.7Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 91 min 3.1 km Venice App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Step into the Venice Carnival of 1687 and uncover a dark mystery of ghost sightings, hidden clues, and deadly conspiracies.

Along the way, discover fascinating facts about Venice, explore hidden corners of the city, uncover forgotten legends, and learn about the ingenious engineering that allowed Venice to rise from the lagoon.

The quest is best played at night, when the crowds fade and the canals become hauntingly quiet. Solve the challenges, expose the conspiracy, and save Venice before midnight.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Uncover an intricate conspiracy that threatens the future of Venice

  • Explore the mysterious past that made Venice one of the great powers of the Mediterranean

  • Wander through narrow alleys and hidden bridges while discovering the haunting beauty of Venice at night

  • Learn about the infamous prisons and the darker side of the Venetian Republic

  • Discover how criminals took advantage of the Carnival

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.70 / 5

10 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.

Your walk, at a glance

Venice

A · Start

P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

B · Finish

P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Get directions to the start

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

The people behind the adventure

Created by PuzzlEscape.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by PuzzlEscape

Good to know before you play

  • Step Into the Story
  • Hidden History
  • Loved by couples
  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
  • You can play anytime, but we recommend after sunset
  • Family friendly

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