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Unlike traditional Florence walking tours or basic scavenger hunts, this immersive self-guided Dante's Inferno adventure transforms the city into a real-world mystery game filled with hidden clues, cryptic puzzles, secret stories, and cinematic treasure-hunt storytelling. Inspired by escape rooms, Da Vinci Code-style mysteries, and Amazing Race-style challenges, players explore historic Florence landmarks, historic squares, waterfront paths, and hidden locations while unraveling an interactive quest.
Perfect for cruise ship and other visitors. Walk, bus or taxi to the starting location. It Is designed to fit typical shore excursion schedules. Families, couples, friend groups, and puzzle lovers can play entirely at their own pace while discovering one of the most unique and interactive things to do in Florence.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
No meet-up required. Walk or take a taxi to Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence. Download "Scavenger Quest and Hunts" app from your app store, register, and read the instructions provided. You will need to download app and quest prior OR have a data connection in Florence on your mobile device.
Itinerary
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1Piazza Santa Croce
You begin your Scavenger Quest at the feet of Dante himself, the famous monument of Dante in the Piazza di Santa Croce at the Basilica of Santa Croce where Michelangelo's Tom and Galileo's Tomb are. If you want to take some extra time to to visit the basilica (which may require a separate entrance fee) you can do that.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Loggia dei Lanzi
The Loggia dei Lanzi, also known as the Loggia della Signoria, is a prominent open-air sculpture gallery located in Florence's Piazza della Signoria. Constructed between 1376 and 1382 by Benci di Cione and Simone di Francesco Talenti, it was originally designed to host public ceremonies and assemblies of the Florentine Republic. Over time, the Loggia transformed into an exhibition space for notable sculptures. Here you will solve puzzles and riddles using statues in the Piazza as well as Loggia dei Lanzi. Donatello's Judith and Holofernes, the execution site of Giroliamo Savonarola, and others.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio, the oldest surviving bridge in Florence and the only one spared from destruction during World War II, stands as both a physical and symbolic centerpiece of the city’s history of greed and wealth, making it a fitting representation of Circle 4 of Dante’s Inferno. Solve the next puzzle with clues on the bridge
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Piazzale Degli Uffizi
The Portico degli Uffizi is the covered courtyard outside the Uffizi Gallery. Around the walls of the courtyard are statues of scientists, artists and statesmen important to Florentine history. While some of the statues in the world famous Uffizi Gallery above would have ended up in Limbo according to Dante's Inferno, not a single statue in the courtyard would have although Dante himself did visit Limbo and briefly associated himself with those there. Use the statues to solve the puzzle.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Piazza della Repubblica (Pass by)
The Column of Abundance (Colonna della Dovizia), standing in Florence’s Piazza della Repubblica, is a symbolic monument marking the historical heart of the city—once the site of the Roman forum and later its bustling medieval marketplace.
Admission ticket free -
5Mercato Nuovo
Piazza del Mercato Nuovo is a historic market square in the heart of Florence, famous for the Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, a covered 16th-century arcade where merchants once sold silk, textiles, and luxury goods. Find the hidden gems as part of your quest.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Palazzo dell'Arte della Lana, built in the 14th century, was the headquarters of Florence’s powerful Wool Guild, one of the city’s wealthiest and most influential trade organizations.
Admission ticket free -
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The Ponte Vecchio, the oldest surviving bridge in Florence and the only one spared from destruction during World War II, stands as both a physical and symbolic centerpiece of the city’s history of greed and wealth, making it a fitting representation of Circle 4 of Dante’s Inferno.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Battistero Di San Giovanni (Pass by)
The Baptistry of St. John (Battistero di San Giovanni) is one of the oldest buildings in Florence, dating back to between the 4th and 11th centuries. Take a few extra minutes and walk in (additional fees may be required).
Admission ticket free -
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Pass by)
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, known as the Duomo of Florence, is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and the spiritual heart of the city. Feel free to take some extra time here (separate from the quest) which may require additional fees.
Admission ticket free -
Campanile di Giotto (Pass by)
Giotto’s Bell Tower, or Campanile di Giotto, is the striking Gothic tower adjacent to Florence’s Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
Admission ticket free -
7Badia Fiorentina
The supposed birthplace of Dante, who was betrayed and exiled by his fellow citizens, epitomizing treachery.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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