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City exploration game
Florence Hidden Gems: The Kidnapper is on the loose in Florence.
4.55Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 64 min 2.9 km Florence App-guided
Play in
EnglishGermanItalian
The experience
About this quest
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.
What makes this quest special
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
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.55 / 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
Florence
A · Start
Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, 50123 Firenze FI, Italia
B · Finish
Via D'Ardiglione, 50124 Firenze FI, Italia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Christine Brueckner -Tourist guide.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Christine Brueckner -Tourist guide
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
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Fun to do as a couple
A little clarity before you go
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.
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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.
