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Florence Hidden Gems: The Kidnapper is on the loose in Florence.

Florence Hidden Gems: The Kidnapper is on the loose in Florence.

Florence hides more secrets than any guidebook will tell you. In this detective walking tour, you become the assistant of Signor Pazzi, a sharp-eyed Florentine private investigator, to solve the mysterious disappearance of a young nun. Follow the clues through Renaissance streets, encounter wine holes, devil sculptures, and golden footsteps, and time-travel back to 1468 to uncover the truth. The answer is not what anyone expected.
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🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English · 🇩🇪 Deutsch · 🇮🇹 Italiano
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Places you will visit

10

It will take you

49-79 mins

You will walk

3810 steps

Total distance

2.9 km

Highlights

  • - Help Signor Pazzi, Florence's finest private detective, track down a kidnapped nun through the winding streets of the city- Time-travel to Renaissance Florence and experience the city as it looked in 1468- Solve puzzles at hidden gems and forgotten corners that most visitors walk straight past- Uncover the surprising truth behind a story of love, art, and a very unconventional monk

Bring your crew

Race to the finish.

Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.

Invite your whole crew — 2 friends or 200, split into teams.

Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.

Final leaderboard

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The mission: Your story in Florence

Oh dear, an innocent nun was kidnapped, here in Florence! How can that be? Can you help the famous Florentine private detective Signor Pazzi to find and free the nun? As his assistant, you'll travel with him through space and time and solve a wide variety of puzzles that always reveal a secret of Florence.

EXPLORE FLORENCE ON FOOT

A flexible self-guided way to discover Florence

Florence Hidden Gems: The Kidnapper is on the loose in Florence. is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.

The route starts at Piazza dell'Unità Italiana and finishes at Via D`Ardiglione over 2.9 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 64 min; 2.9 km walking route; 10 challenge locations

Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English, German, Italian.

Good to know before you play

  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Fun to do as a couple

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.

Ratings and Reviews

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Pontus Nilsson

02 Jun 2026

Ioana Daina

23 May 2026

Kontrolpunkti.lv

27 Nov 2025
the question about boar was confusing as it is clear which part is the most shining but just the use of english vocabulary was not clear (we tried nose and sniff)

Viktoriia Malakhova

13 Oct 2025

Unicorn Whisperer

09 Oct 2025

Beat the best: Top Florence explorers

Laura Samide
Laura SamideRookie
3000 XP
Viktoriia Malakhova
Viktoriia MalakhovaSeeker
3000 XP
SamSeeker
3000 XP

Frequently asked questions

Is the kidnapping based on a real Florence case?
No. The kidnapper and story are fictional. Florence’s real streets and locations provide the setting for the game.
Is this a guided walking tour?
No. You follow the mission in the app rather than a guide, and can begin whenever it suits you.
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.

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-$40 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

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