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City exploration game
Mysterious Rome: The Emperor's Dream
4.71Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 78 min 3.4 km Rome App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Explore the Pantheon, the Colosseum, and the secret sites of Rome through a fascinating walking tour!
During the tour you will help the Roman Emperor to gradually understand the meaning of his dreams. You will use your phone to follow clues and solve puzzles in Rome's most beautiful landmarks while learning about their history.
During the tour you will help the Roman Emperor to gradually understand the meaning of his dreams. You will use your phone to follow clues and solve puzzles in Rome's most beautiful landmarks while learning about their history.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting and finishing at St. Angelo Bridge, this 3.4 km loop runs past the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine, through Piazza Venezia to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, while you help a Roman emperor make sense of his dreams. First-time visitors and families get the classic ancient sights linked in one story in around 80 minutes. Those wanting a live guide for Roman history questions should look elsewhere.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
- Take a Rome walk where you visit the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Bridge Sant'Angelo, and the Colosseum.
- Follow clues and solve riddles in your surroundings.
- Learn fascinating bits of history through the story of the Emperor and his strange dreams.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.71 / 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
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
St. Angelo Bridge, Ponte Sant'Angelo, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
B · Finish
Piazza del Colosseo, 58, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Tomer Zimmerman.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Tomer Zimmerman
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.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at St. Angelo Bridge and finishes back there, so you end where you began. In between, the route takes in the Colosseum Square, the Arch of Constantine, the Emperor's Statue, Piazza Venezia, Tempio di Adriano, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Ponte Umberto I.
How long does the walk take and how far is it?
Plan on around 80 minutes of walking and puzzle solving over about 3.4 km. You can go at your own pace, and because you can pause and continue later, it is easy to stop for a coffee or a gelato between landmarks.
Is it good for kids?
Yes, it suits families. Children follow the emperor's story and help solve puzzles using clues at real landmarks, which works best for kids old enough to read clues and walk 3.4 km. Younger children can take part with an adult reading along.
Do we need to book a time, and can the whole group play together?
No time slot is needed: you start whenever you like, with no guide and no group to meet. You play on your phone, and one ticket covers your whole group, so friends or family can solve the puzzles together.
Is the quest outdoors, and what if it rains?
The route runs through Rome's streets, squares and bridges, so it is an outdoor walk and you should dress for the weather. If rain sets in, you can pause the quest and pick it up again later from where you stopped.
Is the emperor’s dream a historical account?
No. The dream and mission are fictional. Rome’s historical setting and locations are real.
Is this a guided ancient Rome tour?
No. It is an app-guided outdoor game, not a specialist history tour or attraction ticket.
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
A history-led way to explore Rome
Mysterious Rome: The Emperor's Dream 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 St. Angelo Bridge and finishes at The Colosseum: Arch of Constantin over 3.4 km, with 9 challenge locations. Typical duration: 78 min; 3.4 km walking route; 9 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.
