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City exploration game
Leonardo da Vinci: The Milan Enigma
4.44Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 3.3 km Milan App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
Milan, in the time of Leonardo da Vinci. Something strange keeps happening in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie: the snake from the Sforza coat of arms vanishes from the fresco each morning. One night, Leonardo hides in the dark and catches the Devil himself at work.
A deal is struck. If you, his brightest student, can solve the Devil's riddles across Milan's streets, the artwork will be saved. If not, Leonardo's work is destroyed.
This self-guided walking tour takes you to 10 real locations connected to Leonardo's years in Milan: the Duomo, the Ambrosiana Library (home to his original Codex Atlanticus), the hidden crypt he called "the very centre of Mediolanum," and the vineyard Ludovico il Moro gave him as a gift.
A perfect Milan city game for history lovers, families, and anyone curious about the streets Leonardo actually walked. No booking required.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Puzzle and escape-room fans, couples and friends curious about Leonardo da Vinci will spend just over two hours solving the Devil's riddles to save his fresco. The 3.3 km walk leads from the Duomo past the Ambrosian Library and the Cripta di San Sepolcro to Casa Atellani, and plays best in daylight. Anyone who wants a live guide to quiz on Renaissance art, or a short indoor visit, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Follow the Devil through 10 locations connected to Leonardo da Vinci's years in Milan, from the Duomo to the vineyard at Casa degli Atellani
Discover the Ambrosiana Library (home to Leonardo's original Codex Atlanticus), the crypt he called the centre of ancient Milan, and the palazzo where the Lady with an Ermine once lived
Uncover lesser-known Leonardo stories: the invention of the napkin, the restaurant he opened with Botticelli, and the vineyard he called "the divine liquor of grapes"
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Good times. In their words.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
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.
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
Milan
A · Start
Piazza del Duomo, 14, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
B · Finish
Corso Magenta, 65, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by A.L..
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by A.L.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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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
- Best during the day
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a Leonardo da Vinci escape room game in Milan?
It works like an outdoor escape game played on your phone. The story casts you as Leonardo's brightest student, who must solve the Devil's riddles across Milan's streets to save his fresco at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Each of the 10 real locations sets a puzzle in what is in front of you.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the Duomo di Milano and finishes at Casa Atellani, so it does not return to the start. Along the way you pass the Palazzo dei Giureconsulti, Merchants Square, the Ambrosian Library, the Cripta di San Sepolcro and the Imperial Palace of Maximian, among other stops.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take just over two hours, walking and puzzles included, to cover about 3.3 km through the historic centre. The quest is best played during the day, so start with enough daylight left to reach the final stop at Casa Atellani.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so couples and friends can follow the story and work through the riddles side by side as they walk from stop to stop.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
There is no time slot to book, no group to join and no guide to meet. You start whenever you like, and you can pause the quest and continue later, which is handy if you want a coffee break between stops.
What’s the basic idea of this quest?
You follow clues around Milan to uncover hidden codes and stories about Leonardo da Vinci—his inventions, art, and secrets tied to the city.
Do I need to know a lot about Leonardo or history?
Nope. The game explains things as you go, so you can just enjoy the puzzles and discoveries.
Which Milan landmarks are part of the route?
Expect places connected to Leonardo, like the canals (Navigli), secret courtyards, and squares near the Duomo and Sforza Castle.
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