Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Historical Rome: The Sad Souls of Villa Borghese
4.5Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 98 min 3.2 km Rome App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
You weren’t supposed to come here—but the dreams wouldn’t stop. Whispers in the dark, voices of sorrow and fear, all calling out one word: Borghese. Now, you find yourself walking through the trees of Rome’s most enchanting park, chasing echoes only you can hear.
In this mysterious and emotional walking quest, you’ll follow real-world clues and solve puzzles to uncover the stories of the Sad Souls trapped within Villa Borghese. Why were you chosen? What binds them to this place—and can they finally be set free?
Perfect for families, friends, or curious wanderers, this journey invites you to connect with the past, explore Rome in a new way, and create memories through play, discovery, and wonder. The souls are waiting. Will you help them?
What makes this quest special
Highlights
See the artistic and architectural highlights of the beautiful park of Villa Borghese
Escape the crowds into the green lung of the city - directly at its center!
Learn about Bernini's art and his story
End the tour at one of the most beautiful sunset spots in Rome
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.50 / 5
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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
Optional museum stop
from €34.90Borghese Gallery
Your route reaches Borghese Gallery at stop 8. Add reserved entry to make the gallery part of your day out.
★ 4.23,888 reviewsEntry + multimedia guide
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Museum ticket is booked and charged separately by Tiqets.
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
Rome
A · Start
Quartiere III Pinciano, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
B · Finish
Rione IV Campo Marzio, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Lea .
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Lea
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
- No attractions ticket(s) required
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a guided Villa Borghese history tour?
No. It is an app-guided outdoor game with a historical atmosphere, not a specialist guided tour.
Does it include museum entry?
No. This is an outdoor city game; it does not include tickets or guided visits to museums or attractions.
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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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN ROME
Explore Rome through historical
Historical Rome: The Sad Souls of Villa Borghese is a self-guided story walk in Rome, designed for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on Historical.
The route starts at Edicola della Musa and finishes at Fontana Mosè over 3.2 km, with 12 challenge locations. Practical fit: 3.2 km route; Typical duration: 98 minutes; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this for a self-guided story and puzzle route. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English.
