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City exploration game
Haunted Naples: The Alchemist Prince
4.7Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 91 min 2.4 km Naples App-guided
Play in
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.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting and finishing at Santa Luciella ai Librai, this 2.4 km loop passes Purgatorio ad Arco, Palazzo di Sangro and Cappella Sansevero while you crack codes to stop the risen prince. Couples and friends drawn to ghost stories and the occult get about 90 minutes of spooky walking without booking a night tour. Anyone wanting a live guide, or uneasy with a menacing ghost plot, should pick a gentler quest.
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.
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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
Naples
A · Start
Vico Santa Luciella, 20, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy
B · Finish
Piazza Cardinale Sisto Riario Sforza, 80139 Napoli NA, 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 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 ghost tour of Naples?
Yes, but self-guided and played on your phone. The app leads you through the old streets of Naples, tells the city's ghost stories and the legend of the alchemist Prince of Sansevero, and sets a puzzle or code at each stop. There is no guide and no fixed departure.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai and loops back to finish there. On the way you pass places such as Santa Chiara, Gesù Nuovo, Piazza Dante, the Statua del Dio Nilo and Cappella Sansevero.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes to cover about 2.4 km, depending on how quickly you solve the puzzles. You can pause at any point and continue later, so you can stop for a coffee or a church visit along the way.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
No time slot is needed. You start whenever you like, day or evening, and one ticket covers your whole group, playing together without joining strangers or waiting for a guide.
What if it is cold or raining?
The route is an outdoor walk, but you can pause the game whenever you want. If the weather turns cold, you can step inside to warm up at almost any location on the route, then pick up the story where you left off.
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.
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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.
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