The 5 Treasure Hunts in Italy That Earn Their Hour

1.Mostra Leonardo Da Vinci: Rome Treasure Hunt Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 140 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $53Our pick

Start at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum near Campo de’ Fiori, collect a tablet, and set off on a self-guided puzzle through central Rome. Choose your sights, earn clues, take photos, then return to the museum to solve the final riddle. Best for families and curious teenagers.

“I booked this activity for my 7 year old daughter but my friend and I had as much fun as her figuring out the clues... It also helped us see places in Rome that we would not have discovered otherwise. Only I think 3 hours is not enough and we could have spent a whole day on it.”

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2.Florence Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Medici Mystery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17Best value

Start at Via della Scala and follow a Medici-inspired mystery through Florence using your phone and WhatsApp support. Solve family-friendly puzzles in English or Italian, pause when you like, discover lesser-seen corners, and finish with a sweet treat. Plan on about two hours.

“This experience was a lot of fun!! We went to places that we never would have on our own. The “story” was charming and clever. We learned a bit about history. The less than perfect part was that it was a bit too long and there was no way to end without abandoning it. Just as it seems to be ending there’s another clue and then another. If you want closure there is none but to push through. If you’re tired, that’s hard. But I loved the first 3/4s of it!”

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3.Best of Florence Treasure Hunt Tour for Kids & Families

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $244

Explore Florence with a kid-focused private guide such as Martina, Rachele, Giovanna, or Ilaria. Over about two hours, your family sees the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and Porcellino while solving clues, answering trivia, and collecting points. The walk ends near San Lorenzo Market.

“Our first visit to Florence as a family and the kids really enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Valeria, was full of good energy, humor and knowledge and kept the kids really engaged throughout the 2.5 hour tour. Thank you!”

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4.The Path of the Immortals Treasure Hunt Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Follow a paper treasure map through Naples with a backpack of locks, boxes, and puzzles. You will visit Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, Sansevero Chapel, and San Domenico Maggiore while investigating the city’s legendary empty graves. The route is in English or Italian and ends with a prize.

“Schöne Möglichkeit einen Teil der Altstadt spielerisch kennen zu lernen. Rätsel auch für kleine Kinder unter Anleitung gut lösbar. Für ausschliesslich Erwachsene-Gruppen etwas zu simpel”

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5.Treasure Hunt & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · from $25

Pick up a puzzle-filled backpack at The Impossible Society and follow a self-guided route to five Milan sights. Solve clues tied to a Renaissance plague story, open the treasure box, and return for your prize. The private game lasts about two hours, with English and Italian support.

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