Bologna Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Quest
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
A scream echoes through the porticoes... can you crack the case?
It is 1880. Giacomo di Pepoli, head of a powerful family, has been found dead. The police are baffled. You are Andrea Satutto, a brilliant detective called in to solve the unsolvable.
Your Mission: Navigate the red-bricked streets of the Old Town to track down the killer on this interactive walking tour.
Why travelers love this Questo experience:
Immersive Storyline: Not just a tour, it's a role-playing game. Interrogate history to find the truth.
Top Landmarks: Investigate past the Two Towers, University of Bologna, and Piazza Maggiore.
Hidden Details: Solve riddles at the Fountain of Neptune and Porta Galliera to unlock the story.
100% Flexible: Start anytime. Pause for tortellini or gelato, then resume the hunt when ready.
The Verdict: The killer is out there. Can you bring them to justice?
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Porta Galliera
Porta Galliera was a gate or portal of the former outer medieval walls of the city of Bologna, Italy. It is the most ornamented of all the remaining gates. The gate was built during 1659-1661 by designs of the architect Bartolomeo Provaglia. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
On Friday and Saturday, Piazza VIII Agosto hosts the traditional and large "Piazzola market", with over 400 street stalls. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Bologna Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Quest
What‘s Included
Immersive mystery storyline with real-world clues
Flexibility (pause/resume anytime)
Mobile access code
11 puzzle challenges
A physical tour guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
In short:
Andriy85,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I didn't really like it.. For 9 euros I thought there were more things inside churches and not in the street
Fun way to explore the city
C8804OTlenak,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Funny way to get to know the city! Recommended 😊 You can take it when you want it, you can take breaks and control yourself. Questen offers tasks that are sometimes a bit demanding, but mostly okay to solve. Also tells facts about Bologna, which are not found in the usual tourist guide.
Couples quest, in hot July
137mikkelk,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very beautiful, but unfortunately there was some construction work but other than that, it was pretty easy to get around.
uwjean,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time exploring Bologna this way! It’s super easy and it navigates you throughout the city. Main places are covered.
260jureg,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fun experience going around the city sights, and at the same time solving the clues. It gives you very good directions on where you need to go next. Also, you can learn a lot of fun facts along the way about the city and its history.
Fantastic game
Helen R,Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic Questo game around Bologna. We just loved it and went to so many places off the beaten track. I just love Auesto games and have used them all over Italy.
Too expensive
matteolB867AF,Jan 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I learned some new anecdotes about Bologna, but the riddles were too simple and the tour too expensive compared to what it offers
Explore Bologna
Maximilian L,Sep 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Great way to explore Bologna and learn interesting facts about some places that goes beyond the top 5 list.
Make it a sequel!
Verbr008,Aug 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice way to discover part of the city with our adolescenten children. Would be nice to expand the area, in a sequel, maybe?
A different way to explore a city.
Scenic09110154914,Sep 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Good idea. Although the story is not very challenging, you can see some beautiful sights of Bologna. You could also like them all. But it was fine for the money. Only: those who have difficulties with orientation definitely need more than the specified 100 minutes. It was still fun.
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