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Step into the Venice Carnival of 1687 and uncover a dark mystery of ghost sightings, hidden clues, and deadly conspiracies.

Along the way, discover fascinating facts about Venice, explore hidden corners of the city, uncover forgotten legends, and learn about the ingenious engineering that allowed Venice to rise from the lagoon.

The quest is best played at night, when the crowds fade and the canals become hauntingly quiet. Solve the challenges, expose the conspiracy, and save Venice before midnight.
Made by PuzzlEscape
⏱ 1–2 hrs📍 13 stops
🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

13

It will take you

76-106 mins

You will walk

4070 steps

Total distance

3.1 km

What you'll actually do

  1. Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Piazza San Marco whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.

  2. Solve 13 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.

  3. Finish at Carta Gate and see where you land on the Venice leaderboard.

Highlights

  • Uncover an intricate conspiracy that threatens the future of Venice

  • Explore the mysterious past that made Venice one of the great powers of the Mediterranean

  • Wander through narrow alleys and hidden bridges while discovering the haunting beauty of Venice at night

  • Learn about the infamous prisons and the darker side of the Venetian Republic

  • Discover how criminals took advantage of the Carnival

Ratings and Reviews

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Clemens Pietzsch

06 Aug 2026
Schöne weitläufige Tour. Spannende Fakten über die historischen Bauwerke und ihr Verzierungen und Bedeutung.

Michael

26 Jul 2026
puzzles: we're achievable landmarks we're good combination

Brian Bradford

18 May 2026

Aude Riquelme

01 May 2026
Très bonne quête. Seulement, de nuit, la dernière énigme est impossible. Il y a longtemps que nous n'en avions pas fait une d'aussi bien et intéressante. Sinon, elle ne fait pas très peur, pour ceux qui se poserait la question 😉.

Jessica Wright

28 Apr 2026

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Meet the maker

The mission: Your story in Venice

Venice, 1687. For months, Carnival has drowned the city in music, silk, masks, and secrets. 

You are Matteo Zorzi, a young investigator recently recruited by the feared Council of Ten. Tonight, on the final night of Carnival, you have been summoned to Palazzo Ducale. 

Venice’s most renowned investigator has been murdered after uncovering something too dangerous to reveal. As he collapsed, witnesses heard him whisper: “Venice is in the greatest danger of its history. We have until midnight...”

Beat the best: Top Venice explorers

MichaelRookie
3900 XP
Tricia Pierson-TeoRookie
3876 XP
Aude RiquelmeExplorer
3610 XP

Good to know before you play

  • Step Into the Story
  • Hidden History
  • Loved by couples
  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
  • You can play anytime, but we recommend after sunset
  • Family friendly

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ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE

What to expect from Haunted Venice: Carnival of Shadows

Step into the Venice Carnival of 1687 and uncover a dark mystery of ghost sightings, hidden clues, and deadly conspiracies. Along the way, discover fascinating facts about Venice, explore hidden corners of the city, uncover forgotten legends, and learn about the ingenious engineering that allowed Venice to rise from the lagoon. The quest is best played at night, when the crowds fade and the canals become hauntingly quiet. Solve the challenges, expose the conspiracy, and save Venice before midnight.

Uncover an intricate conspiracy that threatens the future of Venice Explore the mysterious past that made Venice one of the great powers of the Mediterranean Wander through narrow alleys and hidden bridges while discovering the haunting beauty of Venice at night Learn about the infamous prisons and the darker side of the Venetian Republic Discover how criminals took advantage of the Carnival

Start: Piazza San Marco. Finish: Carta Gate. 13 challenges included.

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