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Discover Venice through local stories and clues hidden in the places around you. Pick a walking adventure and explore at your own pace.

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A city walk. With a plot twist.

Don’t just visit Venice. Play it.

Turn a walk into an adventure with the Questo app. Follow a story, explore real places and solve puzzles along the way.

Venice
Real streets. Unexpected discoveries.
  • Find places worth noticing

    Look closer at landmarks and corners you might otherwise walk past.

  • Step into a story

    Uncover local stories or take on a fictional mission. You choose the adventure.

  • Solve it together

    Follow clues, connect the dots and share that “we got it!” moment.

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Places to discover in Venice

Follow clues through real places and discover the stories behind them. Here’s a glimpse of Venice.

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The people behind the places

Your city has stories. Meet its storytellers.

Discover Venice through the eyes of the people creating its quests. Their curiosity becomes your next adventure.

From an idea to a quest you can play
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Quests are reviewed and play-tested before they become paid experiences.

Your city. Your stories. Someone’s next adventure.

Know a corner of Venice worth discovering? Build a quest, earn when people play, and help turn your city into a playground.

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Venice, measured on foot.

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Where next?

Find a city nearby to play with your family and friends.

A walk with a plot twist

Look up.
Lean in.
Play along.

Find a quest. Follow clues in the app. Discover the city as you play.

  1. 1

    Choose your quest

    Pick a city, a story and your language.

  2. 2

    Explore and solve

    Follow the app. Find clues in the streets.

  3. 3

    Go at your pace

    Stop for coffee. Pick up where you left off.

A taste of the challenge
01 / Word riddle

Name the creature.

I’m a majestic beast, swift and bold,
In fields of green, my tale unfolds.

A noble creature, with hooves that prance,
A symbol of freedom in every glance.

I can move swiftly, by day or night,
Chasing the wind, my spirit takes flight.

Though I may be pure, like snow, of course,
Can you guess what I am with my grace and force?

Before you head out

Your Venice questions.

What can I do in Venice with Questo?
Browse outdoor city games built around Venice. Each quest has its own route and story: follow clues, solve puzzles, and discover the city as you play.
How many outdoor city games are available in Venice?
Questo currently lists 5 outdoor city games in Venice. Browse the collection to compare stories, routes, and access options.
Is there a murder mystery game in Venice?
Yes. Questo has murder mystery quests set on the real streets of Venice: follow the clues, question the evidence, and solve the case at your own pace. No actors, no booking, start whenever you like.
Do I need to book an activity in Venice in advance?
Most Questo quests can be started when you are ready. Select a quest to check its route and access options before you play.
What makes doing a puzzle walk in Venice more fun than just a normal tour?

You don’t just look—you explore. You chase clues through narrow alleys, cross hidden bridges, drift past gondolas, and pause at off-path corners you’d never notice otherwise. It’s more like playing a game than walking a map.

What quests are good in Venice for couples looking for a romantic outing?

Casanova’s Venice: A Story of Lust and Love is a solid pick. Walk the canals at dusk, lean over the Bridge of Sighs, solve romantic riddles, and end up somewhere with views or cicchetti—something you two will remember.

Is there a way to mix mystery & sightseeing in Venice in the evening?

Totally. Many quests go past Teatro La Fenice, Ponte della Paglia, shadowy canals. Evening light + the quiet water = magical atmosphere. Mystery themes feel extra good then.

Can locals discover new stuff in Venice with quests?

For sure. Even people who’ve lived here say they see alleys they never noticed, stories behind buildings they pass daily, quirky spots only revealed once you slow down or follow clues.

About the destination

About Venice

Venice does not reward efficiency. The streets loop back on themselves, bridges appear from nowhere, and the maps rarely match reality. That is the point. Questo turns that disorientation into a game, giving you clues to follow and puzzles to solve as you move through a city that has been hiding things for centuries.

Venice is made up of six sestieri, each with its own rhythm. San Marco pulls the crowds; Cannaregio and Castello hold the quieter courtyards, the neighbourhood bacari, and the residents who still live here year-round. The canals do the work of streets, and getting from A to B often means crossing six bridges and discovering that B has moved.

Quests here span moods: a heist inside a sacred setting, a story of seduction and scandal through Casanova's haunts, a darker carnival trail for those who prefer their history with shadows. There are routes to suit couples looking for something playful, families after a shared challenge, and solo explorers who want a reason to slow down.

A few things worth knowing before you go: bacari (Venice's centuries-old wine bars) serve cicchetti (small bites) from around one euro each, and eating at the counter standing up is exactly how locals do it. Early mornings before nine, even the Rialto and the Ponte della Paglia feel like yours alone. And if you find yourself in Dorsoduro or Castello wondering how you got there, that is usually when the city gets interesting.

Start a quest, follow the thread, and let Venice do the rest.
Your Venice story starts outside.Let’s explore.

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Get the Questo app. Pick a quest, follow the clues and make the city your playground.

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