Bologna 1252 Conspiracy of the Two Towers: A Murder Hunt
4.8299 Reviews111 people have played this quest🎧 Immersive Audio: Put on your headphones. Let the dark secrets of the city unfold as you walk.
🗝️ Decode hidden symbols on Palazzo Re Enzo, find the secret window of Via Piella, and gaze up at the Two Towers. Learn how the city was built, who ruled it, and how stone, water and faith shaped power.
Just you, the city, and one night to save it.
How many are playing?
Unlock · €9.99Staying a few days in Bologna? All 5 Bologna quests for €39.99 · pays for itself by quest #5. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
13
It will take you
159-189 mins
You will walk
4860 steps
Total distance
3.7 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Piazza del Nettuno whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 13 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Le Due Torri (Piazza di Porta Ravegnana) and see where you land on the Bologna leaderboard.
Highlights
🗡️ A Murder Before Dawn Solve a real medieval conspiracy in one night.
🏰 The City as the Game Board Palazzo Re Enzo and the Two Towers aren’t backdrops, they are the puzzles.
🎧 A Story in Your EarsPut on your headphones. Let the narration and music guide your steps, so you can keep your eyes on the city, not your phone.
Ratings and Reviews
99 ratings
Dragao
Mariolino Superstar
Luca Bolognini
Ashley Azcarate
David Paginton
John Stanese
A note from Luca Bolognini
“Bolognese born and bred, journalist by trade. I’ve spent years documenting my city’s heartbeat. I craft audio-guided mysteries that let you step into the story. Whether it’s history or crime, I’ll show you what lies beneath the surface. Let's explore”
The mission: Your story in Bologna
Civil war looms. You are the Envoy of the Podestà. You were woken by the guards and summoned to the crime scene. Your mission: retrace the victim's steps and unmask the traitor before the sun rises.
Trust no one. The walls have ears and the shadows have daggers.
Beat the best: Top Bologna explorers
Good to know before you play
- Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
- Audio Stories
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
Frequently asked questions
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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Two Towers context
Medieval family towers behind a fictional conspiracy
The Asinelli and Garisenda towers rose in the early 12th century near the point where the ancient Via Emilia entered Bologna. Both lean, and together they became the city’s most recognizable medieval symbols. The 1252 murder plot belongs to the quest; the towers, their civic history and the dense medieval streets around them provide the real setting. Playable languages: English, Italian, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Romanian.
