Haunted Naples: The Alchemist Prince
4.710 Reviews41 people have played this questEmbark on a thrilling adventure through the shadowy streets of Naples and delve into its captivating ghost stories.
With the city's destiny hanging in the balance, you must race against time to thwart the malevolent Prince of Sansevero, risen from the afterlife.
Decipher codes and unravel the intricate puzzle that holds the key to salvation.
Journey through the ages to unravel millennia-old mysteries, uncovering the enigmatic legacy of the mystical alchemist prince of Naples.
How many are playing?
Unlock · €9.99Staying a few days in Naples? All 5 Naples quests for €39.99 · pays for itself by quest #5. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
13
It will take you
76-106 mins
You will walk
3150 steps
Total distance
2.4 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 13 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Obelisco di San Gennaro and see where you land on the Naples leaderboard.
Highlights
Explore the occult landmarks of Naples with intriguing stories.
Witness the eerie transformation of the Virgin Mary statue into Death itself.
Deactivate the Magical Triangle to thwart the return of restless spirits.
Uncover the ancient tradition of adopting skulls and its mystical significance.
Crack the code of the pyramids of Gesu Nuovo church.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Obelisco di San Domenico
Statua del Dio Nilo
Ratings and Reviews
10 ratings
Stefanie Hermann
Mafalda
Andrea Schütte
Dr. Beata
Chiara Galano
A note from PuzzlEscape
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The mission: Your story in Naples
It's the police chief of the city.
"Something terrifying is going on here in the Santa Luciella church. Nobody can explain it. You must come here immediately." - He says horrified.
Before you can ask what is going on exactly, he hangs up. You can't even imagine what it could be. But you must go and find it out.
Beat the best: Top Naples explorers
Good to know before you play
- Fun to do as a couple
- If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
- Horror & Haunts
Frequently asked questions
Is this a real ghost tour of Naples?
Is this an indoor escape room?
How many tickets does our group need?
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–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
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–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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DARK STORIES OF NAPLES
A self-guided ghost-story route through Naples
Haunted Naples: The Alchemist Prince is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Naples rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route starts at Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai and finishes at Obelisco di San Gennaro over 2.4 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 91 min; 2.4 km walking route; 13 challenge locations
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.
