Secrets of Bologna Self-Guided Exploration Game Tour

Arcades stretch endlessly through Bologna, their shadows flickering with life as voices echo between terracotta walls. In the heart of this vibrant city, a figure bursts forth with theatrical flair. Nero Claudius Caesar, self-proclaimed master of music and performance, demands your attention. His prized lyre, the source of his “divine” artistry, has vanished. Without it, he insists, the very rhythm of Bologna has fallen quiet. You follow the emperor through bustling squares and hidden corners where history and spectacle collide. 

Students laugh beneath ancient porticoes, musicians fill the air with melody, and every street feels like a stage waiting for its next act. Nero’s dramatic declarations guide you onward, but beneath his bravado lies a frantic need to reclaim what defines him. Somewhere in Bologna’s living symphony, the missing lyre waits in silence. At last, the instrument is found, its strings ready to sing once more. Nero’s triumph echoes through the city as he lifts it high, already composing his next grand performance. And as the final notes seem to linger in the air, you realize you were never just a spectator. You were part of the show. The truth is out there, just hidden beneath cobblestones and whispers. 

What is the Secrets of Bologna Exploration Game? 

Secrets of Bologna Exploration Game is a self-guided, GPS-based City Game that always takes place in Bologna's historic center. It is a fun, interactive way to explore the city by solving puzzles, cracking riddles, and completing photo challenges. Along the way, you will learn about Bologna's history, culture, and unique facts. The game is ideal for visitors and locals alike, and suitable for both solo players and groups. 

Important Information 

- Difficulty level: intermediate

- Duration: 2 hours 

- Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets) 

- Choose a start date/time when booking, but start the game whenever you want 

- Required: smartphone with internet connection 

What is unique about the game? 

What makes this experience truly special is the focus on discovering hidden spots while blending sightseeing with play. Highlights include the bronze Statue of Pope Gregory XIII on Piazza Maggiore, the Well of Desires beneath the Fountain of Neptune, the Courtyard of Palazzo d'Accursio decorated with coats of arms, the Four Corners marking Bologna’s ancient grid, and the Little Venice Window that reveals a secret canal. The game is suitable for solo play for personal excitement, or with a group for a shared experience. Players will solve a variety of challenges including fun puzzles, tricky questions, riddles, and photo tasks to score as many points as possible, gain extra clues, and ultimately solve the final puzzle. Players can pause the game at any time and continue whenever they like. You can compete for a spot on the leaderboard and the game can be played competitively for team-building. 

How to play 

After booking, players will receive an email containing a direct play link - Go to the start location provided and begin the game right away - The game can be paused and resumed later