Haunted Catania
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Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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About this quest
With the city's destiny hanging in the balance, you must race against time to thwart the evil spirits, brought back from the afterlife by an enigmatic dark wizard.
Decipher codes and unravel the intricate puzzle that holds the key to salvation.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Delve into Catania's darkest legends
Explore the most haunted sights of the old town
Solve riddles and outsmart the numerous ghosts that still haunt the streets, looking for vengeance
Find out who the cunning dark wizard is, who has emerged from the past
Meet the heroes of Catania
Discover the chilling story of the headless horse of via Crociferi
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Your walk, at a glance
Catania
Piazza Università, 95100 Catania CT, Italy
Piazza del Duomo, 95124 Catania CT, Italy
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 2.7 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 78 min
- Languages
- EN · IT
- Audio Stories
- Fun to do as a couple
- Horror & Haunts
The people behind the adventure
Created by PuzzlEscape.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
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DARK STORIES OF CATANIA
A self-guided ghost-story route through Catania
Haunted Catania is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Catania rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route starts at Piazza Università and finishes at Fountain of the Elephant over 2.7 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 78 min; 2.7 km walking route; 13 challenge locations; Includes audio stories
Choose this when solving and moving through the story is part of the fun. Choose a guided ghost tour when live narration and a group atmosphere matter more. Playable languages: English, Italian.