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The Montepulciano Vampire Mystery

4.46Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 121 min 2.1 km Montepulciano App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

In the golden light of Tuscany, Montepulciano shines with charm—its wine, music, and theatre drawing visitors from around the world. But beneath the beauty lies a whispered legend. 

Your friend Luigi, obsessed with a dark secret buried beneath the town, has vanished without a trace. Locals speak of ancient vampires dwelling in the shadowy caves and cellars below. Could the stories be true? Follow the trail Luigi left behind, solve cryptic puzzles, and explore Montepulciano’s twisting streets and underground passages. 

This real-world walking quest blends mystery, history, and suspense—perfect to enjoy with friends or family. Will you uncover the truth… or disappear like Luigi?

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples, friends and small groups who enjoy a spooky legend can follow a missing friend's trail from Porta al Prato through Piazza Grande and down into the De Ricci wine cellar, finishing at Tempio di San Biagio. Allow about 1.5 to 2 hours for 2.1 km of old-town streets and cryptic puzzles. If you want a proper wine tasting or a live guide, choose something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • You will be guided on a journey through historic places such as the Palazzo Communale and Fortezza Medicea, cultural spots such as the De Ricci Cellars and key viewpoiunts of the surrounding Tuscan countryside.

  • You will experience characteristic parts of a Tuscan hill town such as the vicolo (alleyways), portas (gates) and piazzas(squares).

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Montepulciano

A · Start

Via di Gracciano nel Corso, 53045 Montepulciano SI, Italy

B · Finish

Via di S. Biagio, 10, 53045 San Biagio SI, Italy

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by Alan Brown.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Alan Brown

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

What is the Montepulciano vampire story about?
Your friend Luigi became obsessed with a dark secret buried beneath the town and has vanished. Locals whisper of ancient vampires living in the caves and cellars below. You follow the trail he left, solving cryptic puzzles as you walk the twisting streets and underground passages of Montepulciano.
Does the route go through Piazza Grande?
Yes. Piazza Grande is the sixth stop, reached after the San Francesco Viewpoint. From there the route continues to the Fortezza Medicea and the Palazzo Comunale before heading into the De Ricci Wine Cellar. The app guides you from stop to stop, so you do not need a separate map.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Porta al Prato and finishes at Tempio di San Biagio, so it is not a loop. Along the way you pass the Colonna del Marzocco, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza Grande, the De Ricci Wine Cellar and Porta dei Grassi, covering about 2.1 km in total.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take about an hour and three quarters, walking and puzzles included, so plan on 1.5 to 2 hours. You can pause at any point, stop for a coffee or a glass of wine, and continue later from where you left off.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
There is no time slot to book and no group to join. You start whenever you like on your phone. The quest is free to play, so friends or a couple can simply set off together and solve the puzzles as a team.

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