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Highlights of Medieval Viterbo: The City of Popes

4.77Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 61 min 1.6 km Viterbo App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

Join the quest to save the first conclave from an ominous threat. As Raniero Gatti, acclaimed Captain of the People of Viterbo, solve clues while roaming the streets of the town. You will encounter memorable sights such as the Palazzo dei Papi, the Popes' Palace, and learn about the symbology and history of Viterbo and of its ruling families. The future of the town and of the papacy is in your hands.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Discover how the word conclave, describing the meeting of cardinals deciding on a new Pope, came to be in Viterbo.

  • Learn why a lion is the symbol of the town.

  • Hear from Dante himself of the sacrilegious murder of Henry of Cornwall

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.77 / 5

13 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP

One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.

A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

Everyone for themselves

One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.

Can a team share one phone?

Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.

Your walk, at a glance

Viterbo

A · Start

Piazza della Morte, 01100 Viterbo VT, Italy

B · Finish

Piazza S. Lorenzo, 6A, 01100 Viterbo VT, Italy

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Marco Felici.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Marco Felici

WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT

Your adventure, with a playful twist.

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Experience

This quest
Discover places through stories and clues in the app
Guided walking tour
Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4

Pace

This quest
Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
Guided walking tour
Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4

Company

This quest
Explore with your own people or on your own
Guided walking tour
Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4

Guidance

This quest
Directions and challenges in the Questo app
Guided walking tour
Live interpretation from a guide

Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.

Good to know before you play

  • Fun to do as a couple
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours

HISTORY AND CULTURE IN VITERBO

A history-led way to explore Viterbo

Highlights of Medieval Viterbo: The City of Popes is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Viterbo to connect clues, places and stories.

The route starts at Piazza della Morte and finishes at Piazza San Lorenzo over 1.6 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 61 min; 1.6 km walking route; 10 challenge locations

Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English, Italian.

Your next story starts outside.

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