Echoes of the Dead: Florence’s Haunted Secrets
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Unlock · €9.99Staying a few days in Florence? All 6 Florence quests for €39.99 · pays for itself by quest #5. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
9
It will take you
30-60 mins
You will walk
2100 steps
Total distance
1.6 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Palazzo Vecchio whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 9 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Palazzo Vecchietti and see where you land on the Florence leaderboard.
Highlights
- Discover the true story of the Monster of Florence, one of Italy's most notorious unsolved serial murders- Follow the ghosts of his victims through Piazza della Signoria, Piazza San Firenze, and the Loggia del Bigallo- Find the Devil's Corner near Piazza della Repubblica and uncover the satanic rituals behind the killings- Explore the hidden plaques, medieval buildings, and forgotten corners of Florence that keep these stories alive
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Misericordia di Firenze
Gelateria Perché No
Entry via della Vigna Vecchia
Ratings and Reviews
303 ratings
Emepe
Mattia Gattaponi
Angelo Nikita
Andres Melgar
caitlinheim
Made by Eliza Drutu
Eliza Drutu created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
The mission: Your story in Florence
Beat the best: Top Florence explorers
Good to know before you play
- Not for kids
- Best at night
- Some checkpoints may contain temporary construction work
- Route may be affected by temporary ongoing construction work
- Horror & Haunts
Frequently asked questions
Is this a real ghost tour of Florence?
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 FLORENCE
A self-guided ghost-story route through Florence
Echoes of the Dead: Florence’s Haunted Secrets is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Florence rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route starts at Palazzo Vecchio and finishes at Palazzo Vecchietti over 1.6 km, with 9 challenge locations. Typical duration: 45 min; 1.6 km walking route; 9 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, Dutch, German, French.
