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Haunted Naples: The Alchemist Prince

4.7Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 91 min 2.4 km Naples App-guided
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EnglishItalian

The experience

About this quest

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the shadowy streets of Naples and delve into its captivating ghost stories.

With the city's destiny hanging in the balance, you must race against time to thwart the malevolent Prince of Sansevero, risen from the afterlife. 

Decipher codes and unravel the intricate puzzle that holds the key to salvation.

Journey through the ages to unravel millennia-old mysteries, uncovering the enigmatic legacy of the mystical alchemist prince of Naples. 

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Explore the occult landmarks of Naples with intriguing stories.

  • Witness the eerie transformation of the Virgin Mary statue into Death itself.

  • Deactivate the Magical Triangle to thwart the return of restless spirits.

  • Uncover the ancient tradition of adopting skulls and its mystical significance.

  • Crack the code of the pyramids of Gesu Nuovo church.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.70 / 5

10 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

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.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

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.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

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

Naples

A · Start

Vico Santa Luciella, 20, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy

B · Finish

Piazza Cardinale Sisto Riario Sforza, 80139 Napoli NA, Italy

Get directions to the start

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

The people behind the adventure

Created by PuzzlEscape.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by PuzzlEscape

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

  • Fun to do as a couple
  • If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
  • Horror & Haunts

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is this a real ghost tour of Naples?
It is a fictional ghost story set among real Naples locations. It does not promise paranormal encounters or replace a historical tour.
Is this an indoor escape room?
No. The experience takes place outdoors as you walk through Naples with the app.
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.

DARK STORIES OF NAPLES

A self-guided ghost-story route through Naples

Haunted Naples: The Alchemist Prince is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Naples rather than a standard sightseeing walk.

The route starts at Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai and finishes at Obelisco di San Gennaro over 2.4 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 91 min; 2.4 km walking route; 13 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.

Halloween 2026 in Naples

Plan a self-guided Halloween outing with ghost stories, haunted walks or a fictional horror game. Compare the available quests before choosing.

Check the starting point, duration, available languages, recommended age and access details on the quest page. These are app-guided games, not tickets to a scheduled Halloween event.

Your next story starts outside.

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