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Haunted Venice: Carnival of Shadows

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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 13 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Piazza San Marco, P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

13

It will take you

76-106 mins

You will walk

4070 steps

Total distance

3.1 km

Route you will explore

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About this quest

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.

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

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...”

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

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

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Jessica Wright

28 Apr 2026

Tuy

12 Apr 2026
fun, clever

Treasurehunt_Brasov

11 Apr 2026

Beat the best: Top Venice explorers

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