The 15 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.Uffizi Gallery Private Treasure Hunt for Families

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $286

You’ll explore Florence’s Uffizi Gallery with a private guide and a family treasure-hunt booklet. Search for clues in works by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio, then finish with a family portrait. Rosa is one guide praised for keeping young children engaged.

“We toured the gallery with Rosa. She is a great guide and very knowledgeable about the Renaissance art history. She also did a great job to keep our young kids engaged.”

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6.Kids treasure hunt in Uffizi museum Private, timed entry!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

You and your children spend about two hours at Florence’s Uffizi Galleries on a private treasure hunt led by a family-tour guide such as Daniele. Kids solve puzzles, answer questions, and explore major artworks. Materials are supplied, but museum admission costs extra.

“Daniele was a wonderful tour guide! The Uffizi is large and a little overwhelming with the crowds. Daniele did a wonderful job helping us navigate through to museum, highlighting the important pieces and sharing details about the works, the artists, and the people who commissioned the art with stories and games, all of which made the art feel accessible and interesting to us and our 10 year old son. Afterwards he gave us recommendations for the best places to grab gelato around town which really made the day complete. Thank you Daniele for creating such a special memory for us!”

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7.Matera Treasure Hunt: Explore Sassi & Must-Sees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $38

Meet Michele at Tramontano Castle for a map, riddles, and two hours to explore Matera. Choose your own route through the Sassi, find clues at churches and piazzas, then return to open the treasure chest. Expect plenty of uphill walking, steps, teamwork, and a little friendly competition.

“Michele is the nicest guy on the planet. I booked a private treasure hunt in the evening and he helped me plan the greatest night for my girlfriend in the most magical city. He is accommodating to customize the treasure hunt, so give him something special to include in the treasure box.”

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8.Treasure Hunt for Kids and Families Trevi and Pantheon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Meet your English-speaking guide at Piazza Mignanelli for a two-hour family treasure hunt through central Rome. You’ll solve clues, answer trivia, spot details such as carved bees, and visit the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona. Guides including Maria, Tomas, Bruno, and Alessandra have led this engaging walk.

“The treasure hunt was fun, informative and educational. Francesco kept us engaged during the tour and showed us things around Italy we would not have seen walking around on our own.”

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9.Kids Treasure Hunt in Florence Downtown. A Private Adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Join guides Daniele or Consuelo for a private, English-language treasure hunt through Florence. Using supplied game materials, your family follows clues from Santa Maria Novella to the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and more. Children play with growing independence, while adults hear stories and join selected challenges.

“It was a very pleasant experience, Daniele really conveyed the passion for this city and its beautiful works of artAuto-translated”

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10.Casanova Charm Carnival Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $109

Use a Carnival-themed app and map to solve clues through Venice’s narrow streets, Rialto Market, and three Grand Canal bridges. Finish at the former Doge’s Palace prisons, where a 20-minute class helps you decorate a Venetian mask. The activity lasts about two hours and is self-guided.

“Meraviglioso il percorso! I bambini si sono divertiti moltissimo a creare la loro maschera Da consigliare se si vuole divertire a carnevale in maniera alternativa”

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11.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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12.Treasure hunt in Rome, Ghetto and Trastevere

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

You’ll follow a quiz-style treasure hunt from central Rome through the Jewish Ghetto, Tiber Island, and Trastevere. Alisa and Matteo have hosted the experience, which mixes local stories, overlooked details, teamwork, and a final stop at Santa Maria in Trastevere. It runs about 2.5 hours in English.

“It was really exciting, gambling, fun! Just a couple of hours, and I've learned more about the Trust than I've learned in the few months I've lived there. Interesting route, not the hardest, but not the easiest to stay toned - the middle ground! Thank you very much to the organizers! I would love to participate in more such events!Auto-translated”

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13.Carnival Treasure Hunt & Mask Painting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Use a Carnival-themed mobile app and map to find Venetian squares, churches, bridges, and curious corners. Complete three photo challenges, then paint a white Carnival mask during a 20-minute workshop in the historic Palazzo delle Prigioni, linked to the Doge’s Palace and Casanova legends.

“Impossible de capter correctement le reseau pour le gps . Trop de monde autour de la place st marc , donc enormes difficultés a se reperer. Les explications sur les sites sont pratiquements inodibles , trop de foule bruyante autour des lieux de decouverte. Peut etre devriez vous fournir de petits écouteurs. Dommage , car l'idée était excellente. Pour le prix par personne, je suis extrement déçue .”

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14.Spanish Steps, Trevi, & Pantheon Live Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $105

Meet your English-speaking guide at Piazza Mignanelli for a 2.5-hour treasure hunt through central Rome. Solve clues near the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, tackle quizzes about Roman landmarks, and compete for prizes. Guide Marco may lead your group, though guide assignment can vary.

“My team did not win but we saw and learned a lot with out guide Marco, thank you and see you soon for the Hunt in the other quarters!”

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15.Private Kids Treasure Hunt in Palazzo Vecchio. Timed entry!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Join Daniele or a family-tour guide for a two-hour treasure hunt in Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. Children search for secrets among sculptures, frescoes, corridors, and Medici stories, with hands-on activities and a guide focused on keeping different ages involved. Palazzo admission costs extra.

“We ended up booking Florence Syndrome for 4 of the 5 days we stayed in Florence. After the first day - the tour was so amazing / insightful / that we knew we had to visit all the other spots in Florence with them. It’s a husband and wife team and they literally make you feel like a Medeci movie is playing out before your eyes. You can never get this level of insight without them. I will tell all my friends and family to book with them. Beyond 5 star.”

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