Italy>Milan>Milan Navigli: Save the Witch Before Midnight
City exploration game

Milan Navigli: Save the Witch Before Midnight

4.42Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 109 min 4.3 km Milan App-guided
Play in
EnglishGerman

The experience

About this quest

Milan, 1640. The city murmurs with fear—tonight, a young woman will be burned for witchcraft. 

You're just a humble canal boat driver, no hero. But when her eyes meet yours, everything changes. She begs for help, and you know the secret waterways of the Navigli better than anyone. Messages must be passed. Magical objects found. Allies trusted—or betrayed.

Step into a mysterious, moonlit adventure through Milan’s canals. Solve real-world puzzles, follow clues through hidden alleys and bridges, and work together with friends or family to rewrite fate. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a story of courage, magic, and connection, waiting to be lived. Will you save her… or arrive too late?

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Visit the “little gate” that guards the medieval walls of the city

  • See the church built right on the spot where the bishop of Milan witnessed a divine event

  • Explore the area where heretics and witches were condemned to death

  • Discover the alley where men used to wash the city’s laundry with chimney ash

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.42 / 5

90 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 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 quest
No booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
Players exploring the city together

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.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

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

Corso di Porta Ticinese, 51b, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

B · Finish

Viale Gorizia, 9, 20144 Milano MI, Italy

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Bikethecity®.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Bikethecity®

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

  • Best during the day
  • Kid friendly
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is the witch story based on a real Milan legend?
No. The witch and mission are fictional fantasy elements. Navigli and the city locations are real.
Is this an escape room?
No. You solve puzzles outdoors along a city route using the app, not inside a locked room.
How many tickets does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.

FANTASY ADVENTURE IN MILAN

A story adventure played through Milan

Milan Navigli: Save the Witch Before Midnight is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Milan. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.

The route starts at Ancient Gates of Porta Ticinese and finishes at Ponte Alexander Langer over 4.3 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 109 min; 4.3 km walking route; 10 challenge locations

Choose this for a self-guided story mission outdoors. Choose a venue attraction when a contained indoor experience matters more. Playable languages: English, German.

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

Get the Questo app. Pick a quest, follow the clues and make the city your playground.

Download Questo on the App StoreGet Questo on Google Play