School trip to Rome: a city quest for your class.

Six to eight teams, one phone each, 60 to 120 minutes on foot. €5 per pupil, teachers free.

More than 3,000 classes and groups have played Questo together.

  • 14 quests for schools
  • ages 8 to 18
  • start points shown in the app
  • 1 to 6 km
Rome, where a class plays a Questo quest on foot
A group of teenagers on a quest in the old town of SighișoaraPlaying in Sighișoara

What teachers and students say

More than 3,000 classes and groups have played Questo together.

We are a group of language students and we played the game with our teacher: a great and fun way to practise, and learn interesting stuff about our city that we didn't know.
A language class and their teacherAlgeciras, 2023★★★★★
Perfect with a group of A Level pupils. Loved it.
A teacher with an A Level groupLyon, 2025★★★★★

Quests for classes

Quests a class can play in Rome

A school day in Rome with Questo moves through three layers: the ancient core around the Colosseum and the Imperial Fora, the Baroque squares of Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, and the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo across the Tiber. For Key Stage 3, Gladiators of Rome and Mysterious Rome: The Emperor's Dream are strong choices; Angels & Demons of Rome: Illuminati Plot is the most widely played, linking Piazza della Repubblica to St Peter's Square. Younger pupils can explore Trastevere's lanes or play an art heist inside the Vatican Museums; older pupils can take on The Disciples of Blood mysteries. Quests cover ages 8 to 18.

Teams, supervision and logistics

  • Teams and supervision

    Teams of 3 to 5 share one phone; for under-14s, one adult per 2 to 3 teams with agreed checkpoints in named piazzas; 14 to 18 per your school's policy.

  • Getting around

    ATAC runs Rome's buses, trams and metro; each person needs a BIT ticket (€1.50, 100 minutes, one metro ride), validated on boarding.

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    The centre is compact, so classes mostly walk between sights.

  • Toilets

    Public toilets are scarce; the paid P.Stop units (€1) near Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona and in Trastevere are the main options.

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    Otherwise use museums, Termini station (€1) or a bar after buying something.

  • Lunch

    Take packed lunches to Villa Borghese or the Pincio terrace, a short walk from the top of the Spanish Steps.

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    Eating, drinking or sitting on the Spanish Steps is banned, with fines of €250 to €400.

  • Wet weather

    The Pantheon is free for under-18s with a booked slot; big churches such as Santa Maria sopra Minerva are free.

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    If rain spoils the day, replay the quest free within 30 days.

Caution: Pickpockets work the crowds at the Trevi Fountain, Termini station and on bus 64. Teams should keep the shared phone in a front pocket and avoid holding it out for photos.

What they learn

History, Ancient Rome

The Colosseum and gladiators, the Arch of Constantine, the Imperial Fora and the statue of Julius Caesar, the temple remains at Largo di Torre Argentina, the Pantheon, the Temple of Hadrian, the Mausoleum of Augustus and Castel Sant'Angelo.

Geography

Map reading and orientation in a dense historic centre, crossing the Tiber at Ponte Sant'Angelo, Ponte Umberto I and Ponte Fabricio, the gates between Rome and Vatican City (Porta Angelica, Porta Sant'Anna), and historic cartography in the Gallery of Maps.

English and modern languages

Close reading of written clues and directions. Several quests can be played in other languages: Angels & Demons in French, German, Spanish and Italian, the Trastevere quest in French, German, Spanish and Italian, and the Vatican Museums quest in Italian.

Citizenship and teamwork

Sharing roles in a team with one phone, decision-making under time pressure, road safety in a busy city, and, in Garbatella, a mural of Article 2 of the Italian Constitution.

Price and terms

€5 per student.

No minimum group, no time slot.

  • Pay by card when you choose a quest: €5 per student, as many as you need
  • Or ask for an invoice and pay by bank transfer
  • Free teacher preview from home
  • Rain on the day: replay free within 30 days
  • Teachers and chaperones play free

A class of 30 on one quest: €150.

Choose a quest

Prefer to pay by bank transfer?

Tell us the quest or city, the class size and the dates. We send an invoice to the school.

We reply by email from finance@questoapp.com.

Teacher FAQ

Questions about Rome

Which Rome quest suits which age group?
For Key Stage 2 (8 to 11), the Trastevere quest Return Home and the Vatican Museums art heist. For Key Stage 3 (11 to 14), Gladiators of Rome, Mysterious Rome: The Emperor's Dream and Angels & Demons of Rome: Illuminati Plot. For 14 to 18, The Disciples of Blood series, which are murder mysteries with darker themes.
How long does a quest take?
Most Rome quests take about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes of walking and solving, over 2 to 5 km. The Vatican Museums quest and The Pope's Last Stand take about 2 hours 30 minutes. Add time for staggered starts and toilet stops, and plan on half a day for one quest.
How many pupils share a phone, and do they need accounts or data?
Teams of 3 to 5 pupils share one phone, which can be a staff phone or a pupil's. Pupils do not need accounts. Each team phone needs mobile data, or the quest downloaded before you leave the hotel. A charged phone and a power bank are sensible on the longer routes.
Where should we start on a first visit?
For a classic ancient Rome morning, start Gladiators of Rome beside the Colosseum at the corner of Via Labicana and Via del Colosseo, by the red bus ticket booth. Angels & Demons starts at the Fontana delle Naiadi in Piazza della Repubblica, close to Termini, which suits groups arriving by train or staying near the station.
How much does it cost?
5 euros per pupil. Teachers and chaperones play free. You can pay by card or by invoice, and you can preview the quest free from home before the trip. Entry to sites such as the Vatican Museums is separate; Gladiators of Rome and the Villa Borghese quest need no attraction tickets.
What happens if it rains?
You can pause and continue later, or replay free within 30 days. Nearby indoor options include the Pantheon, which is free for under-18s, and free city museums such as the Museo Barracco near Piazza Navona, the Museo Napoleonico by Ponte Umberto I and the Museo Pietro Canonica in Villa Borghese.
Do we need to book entry for any quests?
Only the Vatican Museums quest, whose stops are inside the museums, so the class needs museum entry booked separately. The street quests are played outdoors in public squares and streets with no booking slot, and you can start any time. Note that the Pantheon closes after 7pm, though Angels & Demons can still be played.
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