Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.6563 Reviews259 people have played this questStep into the iconic Vatican Museums and unravel the secrets behind some of the world’s greatest masterpieces with this exciting walking tour and escape game.
Learn how Raphael rose to fame, explore the fall of paganism and the rise of Christianity, and uncover the scandalous history of a notorious Pope. Marvel at renowned paintings, statues, and tapestries, all while solving a thrilling mystery.
You are Detective Riddle, a brilliant but eccentric investigator called back to the Vatican to crack a new lead on an art crime. Your target? Cecil Hastings II, an infamous pensioner-turned-artist bent on “improving” the world’s best art. It’s up to you to stop his revenge plot before he strikes again.
Perfect for art lovers, history buffs, and mystery enthusiasts, this self-guided tour lets you explore the Vatican’s rich history and masterpieces while solving puzzles at your own pace.
! Important disclaimer: please note that this game can only be played if you have purchased entry tickets to the Vatican Museums.
Places you will visit
15
It will take you
135-165 mins
You will walk
5650 steps
Total distance
4.3 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Pine Cone Courtyard whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 15 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Sistine Chapel and see where you land on the Rome leaderboard.
Highlights
Discover how Raphael became famous
Learn about art, the history of Italy, the fall of paganism and the rise of Christianity
Find out about one of the most scandalous Popes who lived in the Vatican
Marvel at the world’s most famous paintings, statues and tapestries
Learn the history of Italy from before it was even a country
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The Sistine Chapel
The Vatican Museums
Vatican City
Ratings and Reviews
63 ratings
Manon Marcos
Diana Meluta
Tom Christensen
Atom
Raquel Aycart Díaz
A note from Questo Originals
“The Questo Originals are a collection of games created or curated by Questo editors. These include also the first games that were built in Questo, in a time when the platform wasn't still open to other creators.”
The mission: Your story in Rome
Beat the best: Top Rome explorers
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
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What to expect from Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game
Step into the iconic Vatican Museums and unravel the secrets behind some of the world’s greatest masterpieces with this exciting walking tour and escape game . Learn how Raphael rose to fame, explore the fall of paganism and the rise of Christianity, and uncover the scandalous history of a notorious Pope. Marvel at renowned paintings, statues, and tapestries, all while solving a thrilling mystery. You are Detective Riddle , a brilliant but eccentric investigator called back to the Vatican to crack a new lead on an art crime. Your target? Cecil Hastings II , an infamous pensioner-turned-artist bent on “improving” the world’s best art. It’s up to you to stop his revenge plot before he strikes again. Perfect for art lovers, history buffs, and mystery enthusiasts, this self-guided tour lets you explore the Vatican’s rich history and masterpieces while solving puzzles at your own pace. ! Important disclaimer: please note that this game can only be played if you have purchased entry tickets to the Vatican Museums.
Discover how Raphael became famous Learn about art, the history of Italy, the fall of paganism and the rise of Christianity Find out about one of the most scandalous Popes who lived in the Vatican Marvel at the world’s most famous paintings, statues and tapestries Learn the history of Italy from before it was even a country
Start: Pine Cone Courtyard. Finish: Sistine Chapel. 15 challenges included.
