Secrets of Salerno Self-Guided Exploration Game Tour

The sea breeze rolls gently through Salerno’s streets, carrying the scent of salt and old stone. Between sunlit piazzas and shadowed archways, a man in scholar’s robes approaches with urgency in his eyes. Giovanni da Procida, healer and guardian of Salerno’s ancient medical tradition, has lost something priceless. His lab reports, filled with remedies, observations, and hard-earned wisdom, have vanished without a trace. Together, you trace his steps through the city that once stood at the heart of medieval medicine. 

Past the grand cathedral, along quiet alleys where knowledge once passed from master to student, and through places where science and faith have long intertwined. Every corner holds echoes of discovery, every clue a fragment of a greater truth. Somewhere in this living tapestry, the lost pages wait to be found. When the reports finally resurface, worn but intact, relief washes over him like the tide against Salerno’s shore. The work can continue. The knowledge endures. And as he departs, renewed with purpose, you realize the city itself has guided you both. 

You came to explore. You stayed to save the story. 

What is the Secrets of Salerno Exploration Game? 

Secrets of Salerno Exploration Game is a self-guided, GPS-based city game that always unfolds in the historic center of Salerno. 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 Salerno's history, culture, and unique facts. Ideal for visitors and locals alike, the game is 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? 

This Secrets of Salerno Exploration Game offers a unique experience of discovering hidden spots while combining sightseeing with a game. Highlights include the historic Piazza Sedile di Portanova, the Salerno Cathedral Entrance, the Giardino della Minerva, the Arco Catalano, and the Lungomare Trieste Promenade. 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 in order to score as many points as possible, gain extra clues, and ultimately solve the final puzzle. You can pause the game at any time and continue whenever you 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, you will receive an email containing a direct play link. - Open the link and go to the start location Piazza Sedile di Portanova to begin the game right away. - The game can be paused and resumed later.