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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Piazza Santo Stefano, Via Santo Stefano, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy
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Bologna City Pass
The complete Bologna adventure.
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Places you will visit
10
It will take you
56-86 mins
You will walk
3680 steps
Total distance
2.8 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Piazza Santo Stefano
Via Santo Stefano, 40125 Bologna BO, ItalyFinish point Piazza San Francesco
Piazza S. Francesco, Bologna BO, ItalyAbout this quest
Welcome to Bologna, where pasta is more than food—it’s tradition, pride, and mystery. You’ve arrived in the charming Piazza Pasta, home of the legendary Orsi family and their centuries-old tortellini recipe.
As an eager chef-in-training, you’ve come to learn from the best. But when whispers of a stolen recipe and culinary sabotage begin to stir, your visit takes an unexpected twist.
Follow delicious clues, solve culinary-themed puzzles, and explore the lively streets of Bologna as you uncover the secrets hidden in sauce-stained pages. This real-world adventure is perfect for friends and families who love food, fun, and discovery. Will the Orsi recipe survive… or will revenge be served al dente?
Highlights
Learn the culinary secrets of Italy's food capital
Explore the best places to eat in the city
Uncover the rebellious past of Pratello, Bologna's bohemian neighbourhood
Discover the tales behind Bologna's most famous specialties
The mission: Your story in Bologna
You are an aspiring chef who has come to Bologna to study the secrets of pasta making, and of course, you want to learn from the masters. You look forward to seeing the ancient paper with the encrypted tortellini recipe said to date back to the 1500s.
Will the recipe stay a secret? Only one way to find out...
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The Porticoes of Bologna
The Erbe Market
Piazza Santo Stefano
Good to know before you play
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
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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-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
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-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
