Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game

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Step into the iconic Vatican Museums and unravel the secrets behind some of the world’s greatest masterpieces with this exciting walking tour and escape game

Learn how Raphael rose to fame, explore the fall of paganism and the rise of Christianity, and uncover the scandalous history of a notorious Pope. Marvel at renowned paintings, statues, and tapestries, all while solving a thrilling mystery.

You are Detective Riddle, a brilliant but eccentric investigator called back to the Vatican to crack a new lead on an art crime. Your target? Cecil Hastings II, an infamous pensioner-turned-artist bent on “improving” the world’s best art. It’s up to you to stop his revenge plot before he strikes again. 

Perfect for art lovers, history buffs, and mystery enthusiasts, this self-guided tour lets you explore the Vatican’s rich history and masterpieces while solving puzzles at your own pace.

! Important disclaimer: please note that this game can only be played if you have purchased entry tickets to the Vatican Museums. 

Free experience

No booking needed. Unlock the game by adding your email down below.

Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

  • During these hours
    09:00AM - 06:00PM

  • Languages
    English, Italian

Highlights

  • Discover how Raphael became famous

  • Learn about art, the history of Italy, the fall of paganism and the rise of Christianity

  • Find out about one of the most scandalous Popes who lived in the Vatican

  • Marvel at the world’s most famous paintings, statues and tapestries

  • Learn the history of Italy from before it was even a country

Storyline

You are Detective Riddle, eccentric investigator extraordinaire. The Vatican Museums have called you back to chase up a new lead on a cold case, the most recent of Cecil Hastings II’s “retouching” crimes against art (and humanity). 

Cecil is a pensioner turned artist who was once paid good money to restore a Zeus painting which ended up becoming a meme. He aims to “improve” the world’s best art in revenge, by any means necessary.

For the love of all things aesthetic, please catch him!

Experience's route

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Starting point Pine Cone Courtyard
00120, Vatican City
Finish point Sistine Chapel
00120, Vatican City

Places you will visit

15

It will take you

135-165 mins

You will walk

5650 steps

Total distance

4.3 km

  • Best during the day
  • Instagrammable
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families
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4.7

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