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Garbatella: Street Art and Resistance in Rome

4.24Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 51 min 1.6 km Rome App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Discover the incredible rebel history of Garbatella through its modern street art and architecture. 

On this tour, you will see artwork from world-class artists such as Sten & Lex, Jerico, Lolo & Diamond and many more, while uncovering the decades of rebellion and resistance that characterise this neighbourhood. 

The tour itself guides you through the most characteristic parts of Garbatella, showing how the neighbourhood has developed and changed aesthetically over 100 years since its conception. 

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • On this tour, you will discover places even many Romans haven't seen or heard of before.

  • These are locals-only spaces and this tour is your ticket!

  • Street Art & Monuments to be seen: - Prayer at Sunset (Gomez)- Supernova (Jerico)- The Mural of the Guardian (LRNZ)- Albergo Rosso

  • And much more! What are you waiting for?

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.24 / 5

25 player ratings

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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.

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

Rome

A · Start

Via della Villa di Lucina, 111, 00145 Roma RM, Italy

B · Finish

Piazza Eugenio Biffi, 1, 00154 Roma RM, Italy

Get directions to the start

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

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

  • The last part of the game might not be available after 4PM.
  • Best to play before 1 AM. The last part of the game might not be available after this time.
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is this a guided street-art history tour?
No. It is an app-guided outdoor game that uses the neighbourhood’s atmosphere and locations, not a guide-led lecture.
Can we start whenever we want?
Yes. You follow the clues independently, with no scheduled group or guide to meet.
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.

HISTORY AND CULTURE IN ROME

A history-led way to explore Rome

Garbatella: Street Art and Resistance in Rome is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Rome to connect clues, places and stories.

The route starts at YOU ARE NOW ENTERING FREE GARBATELLA and finishes at Albergo Rosso (The Red Hotel) over 1.6 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 51 min; 1.6 km walking route; 13 challenge locations

Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.

Your next story starts outside.

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