Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Haunted Catania
4.6Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 78 min 2.7 km Catania App-guided
Play in
EnglishItalian
The experience
About this quest
Embark on a thrilling adventure through the shadowy streets of Catania and delve into its captivating ghost stories.
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.
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.
Journey through the ages to unravel centuries-old mysteries, uncovering the dark past and figures of Catania's rich history.
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
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.60 / 5
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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
Catania
A · Start
Piazza Università, 95100 Catania CT, Italy
B · Finish
Piazza del Duomo, 95124 Catania CT, Italy
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
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
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
- Audio Stories
- Fun to do as a couple
- Horror & Haunts
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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.
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