Viterbo Siege Quest Self-Guided Historical Treasure Hunt

1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

Viterbo Siege Quest Self-Guided Historical Treasure Hunt, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Travel back to 1243 and experience the tense siege of Viterbo through the eyes of Barbara, a brave young messenger. In this immersive self-guided quest, you’ll navigate the war-torn streets, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden routes through the city’s historic landmarks.

Using the Questo app, you’ll follow Barbara’s footsteps as she races against time to deliver a vital message, weaving through danger, secret alleys, and iconic sites. This interactive adventure combines storytelling with real-world exploration, letting you experience Viterbo’s medieval history like never before. You control the pace—pause, resume, and play anytime.

What makes this tour unique? It transforms sightseeing into an engaging narrative-driven treasure hunt filled with authentic historical detail and thrilling challenges.

Ideal for families, history buffs, and curious travelers seeking an adventurous way to explore Viterbo.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: English
Operated by: Questo

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Storyline content immersing you in 13th-century Viterbo
Included: Mobile access code for the Questo app
Included: 10 thematic puzzle challenges
Included: Flexibility to pause and resume anytime
Included: Built-in GPS map for easy navigation

Not included

Not included: Live tour guide

Itinerary

Nestled in the heart of Viterbo, Piazza San Sisto is a charming square surrounded by medieval architecture and vibrant local life. Once a bustling marketplace, it now invites visitors to pause and soak in its timeless atmosphere. As part of your Questo quest, you’ll follow intriguing clues that lead you to this historic piazza. Once there, solve a puzzle connected to its rich past, uncover a hidden story from Viterbo’s medieval days, and continue your adventurous journey through the city’s winding streets.

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Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The game starts at Piazza San Sisto. 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.

End point

The game starts at Piazza San Sisto. 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.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-".

Here's how to play it:

1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code.

2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation.

3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played.

IMPORTANT

Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app.
If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there.

GOOD TO KNOW

The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready.
Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet.
Start with at least 50% battery.

Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat