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City exploration game
Milan Navigli: Save the Witch Before Midnight
4.42Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 109 min 4.3 km Milan App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
Milan, 1640. The city murmurs with fear—tonight, a young woman will be burned for witchcraft.
You're just a humble canal boat driver, no hero. But when her eyes meet yours, everything changes. She begs for help, and you know the secret waterways of the Navigli better than anyone. Messages must be passed. Magical objects found. Allies trusted—or betrayed.
Step into a mysterious, moonlit adventure through Milan’s canals. Solve real-world puzzles, follow clues through hidden alleys and bridges, and work together with friends or family to rewrite fate. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a story of courage, magic, and connection, waiting to be lived. Will you save her… or arrive too late?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting and ending at the gates of Porta Ticinese, this 4.3 km loop follows the Navigli past Vicolo Lavandai, Santa Maria del Sasso and Conca di Viarenna to save a woman condemned as a witch in 1640. Families and couples who like legends get about two hours of canal-side puzzles. If a witch-burning plot seems too dark for your children, or 4.3 km is too far, choose another walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Visit the “little gate” that guards the medieval walls of the city
See the church built right on the spot where the bishop of Milan witnessed a divine event
Explore the area where heretics and witches were condemned to death
Discover the alley where men used to wash the city’s laundry with chimney ash
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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
Milan
A · Start
Corso di Porta Ticinese, 51b, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
B · Finish
Viale Gorizia, 9, 20144 Milano MI, Italy
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Bikethecity®.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Bikethecity®
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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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
- Best during the day
- Kid friendly
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a witch-themed walk in Milan?
Yes. This quest is set in Milan in 1640, on the night a young woman is due to be burned for witchcraft. You play a humble canal boat driver who tries to save her, passing messages, finding magical objects and deciding which allies to trust as you walk the Navigli.
Is this like an escape room in the Navigli?
It shares the teamwork and puzzle-solving, but it all happens outdoors. The clues are in what is in front of you along the canals, bridges and alleys such as Vicolo Lavandai, and you solve them together with friends or family on your phone.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The route starts and ends at the Ancient Gates of Porta Ticinese, so you finish where you began. It covers about 4.3 km and takes just under two hours. You can pause at any point, for a coffee by the canal, and continue later.
Is it good for kids?
It is tagged kid friendly and recommended for families. Children can help spot clues and solve the real-world puzzles along the way. It suits school-age children who can manage a 4.3 km walk and are comfortable with a rescue story built around a witch trial.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
No time slot is needed: you start whenever you like, with no guide or group to meet. One ticket covers your whole group. The quest is best played during the day, when the canals, bridges and churches on the route are easiest to see.
Is the witch story based on a real Milan legend?
No. The witch and mission are fictional fantasy elements. Navigli and the city locations are real.
Is this an escape room?
No. You solve puzzles outdoors along a city route using the app, not inside a locked room.
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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Milan Navigli: Save the Witch Before Midnight is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Milan. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Ancient Gates of Porta Ticinese and finishes at Ponte Alexander Langer over 4.3 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 109 min; 4.3 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this for a self-guided story mission outdoors. Choose a venue attraction when a contained indoor experience matters more. Playable languages: English, German.
