Medici Secrets & Mysteries: Interactive Walking Tour Game
At a glance
Medici Secrets & Mysteries: Interactive Walking Tour Game is a 1h 30m – 2h private experience in Florence, Italy, operated by Questo. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 38 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $8.23 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Storyline content based on the Medici conspiracy, 11 puzzle-based challenges, Mobile access code for the quest.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m – 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Blood on the Cathedral floor.
On this interactive walking tour, enter the dangerous world of 15th-century Florence to solve the Pazzi Conspiracy, the plot to murder Lorenzo de' Medici. You are the investigator in a city of art, gold, and knives.
Why travelers love this Questo experience:
The Crime Scene: Solve riddles outside the Duomo, where the brutal attack took place.
Seats of Power: Explore Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the fortress-home of the ruling family.
Hidden Florence: Navigate medieval alleyways to find Strozzi Palace and secrets of rival banking families.
Art & Intrigue: Discover how Michelangelo and Botticelli were entangled in the plot.
100% Flexible: Weave through tourists at your own pace. Stop for gelato or a famous "Wine Window," then resume the hunt.
The Mission: The enemies of the Medici are closing in. Can you save the Magnificent ruler of Florence?
What's included
What's included
- Storyline content based on the Medici conspiracy
- 11 puzzle-based challenges
- Mobile access code for the quest
- Flexibility: pause and resume anytime
Not included
- A physical tour guide
Itinerary
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Stop 1
You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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Stop 2
You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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Stop 3
The burial place of many legendary Medici family members, currently a fascinating museum.
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Stop 4
Discover the lavish castle built by the Medici in the middle of the city and find out its hidden stories.
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Stop 5
The world-famous duome is the most 'instagrammable' place in Florence.
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Stop 6
You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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Stop 7
You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
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Stop 8
One of the oldest, quirkiest and resilient bridges in Europe, famous for its stories.
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Stop 9
One of the most impressive Renaissance palaces, with hundreds of years of history and stories behind.
Meeting point
The game starts at Santa Maria Novella basilica. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Medici Secrets & Mysteries: Interactive Walking Tour Game take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m – 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $8.23 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Storyline content based on the Medici conspiracy; 11 puzzle-based challenges; Mobile access code for the quest; Flexibility: pause and resume anytime.
Where does it start?
The game starts at Santa Maria Novella basilica. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 38 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Florence.
