Secrets of
Verona

Self-Guided Secrets of Verona Exploration Game

Unveil Verona’s Secrets and Poetry! Wander through romantic streets and ancient arenas as you join Dante Alighieri on a thrilling quest to recover the missing page of The Divine Comedy that hides the city’s final secret.

About Secrets of Verona

The City Game Verona is a self-guided, GPS-based game that takes place in the historic center of Verona. Using their smartphone, players explore the city while solving puzzles, riddles and photo challenges at their own pace. This self-guided city game offers a unique way to discover Verona’s history, culture and hidden details as part of an engaging exploration game. It is suitable for both visitors and locals, and works well whether you’re playing solo, as a couple, with family or in a group of friends. The GPS-based game allows you to experience the charm of Verona in a fun and interactive way.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Verona, Piazza delle Erbe

Start, pause & continue whenever you want

Play on your smartphone, no downloads needed

1-4 people per smartphone

What you’ll experience during the game

During the Secrets of Verona City Game, you’ll explore the city through immersive storytelling paired with interactive discovery. The game guides you through both well-known landmarks and quieter corners, inviting a deeper look at the atmosphere and history that shape Verona. As you walk between remarkable places like the Arena di Verona, the lively Piazza delle Erbe, and Juliet’s famous balcony, the story unfolds around you, creating new connections to sights that may already seem familiar. Along the way, you might also encounter places like the Castelvecchio Museum or the Arco dei Gavi, offering a varied mix of architectural styles and time periods.

As the game progresses, you’ll solve puzzles, answer riddles, and take on creative photo challenges tied to your surroundings. Each task helps you collect points, unlock clues, and gradually move closer to uncovering a final hidden mystery. You can pause the game at any time to rest or explore freely, then pick it up again whenever you’re ready. For more competitive players or teams, the leaderboard adds an extra layer of motivation as you explore Verona through this engaging City Game.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Verona in a playful and meaningful way. It’s ideal for:

  • Solo explorers looking for a flexible adventure
  • Couples who want to experience the city in a fun and surprising way
  • Families with curious kids who enjoy puzzles and challenges
  • Friends wanting a lighthearted activity full of laughter
  • Groups and teams searching for a unique, self-guided teambuilding experience

Whether you’re a local seeing Verona with fresh eyes or a visitor exploring the city for the first time, this GPS-based game offers a memorable way to connect, play and explore together.

What’s included?

Included

  • Self-guided Exploration Game
    Play independently on your own smartphone.
  • Game link & instructions
    Simple steps to start the activity.
  • GPS-based route with puzzles & challenges
    Riddles, questions and photo tasks.
  • Fun facts & stories about Verona
    Learn about iconic and hidden spots.

Excluded

  • Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
    You only need one phone per team.
  • In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
    Everything is fully self-guided inside the game.

Good to know

  • Flexible start, pause & continue
  • 1-year access from purchase date
  • 1–4 people per smartphone
  • Difficulty: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended age: 8+
  • Internet & GPS required
  • Available languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!
  • Start location: Verona, Piazza delle Erbe

How to play

After booking, you’ll receive an email with a direct play link. Simply go to the start location at Piazza delle Erbe, open the link on your smartphone, and start your journey whenever you wish. The game can be paused and resumed at any time, allowing you to explore Verona at your own pace while following Dante’s poetic trail to uncover the city’s final secret.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Verona experience now

A 2-hour self-guided City Explore Game through Verona: explore highlights, solve puzzles and play at your own pace.

  • 1.5 – 2 hours
  • 3 – 4 km
  • Verona, Piazza delle Erbe
  • Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!

Per group

€ 25,95

  • Cancel anytime for full refund
  • Instant confirmation
  • Accessible for 1 year from the purchase date
  • Payments are secure & encrypted
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The story of Secrets of Verona

Verona, a city of arches and whispers, plays host to a poet in crisis. Dante Alighieri, exiled genius, self-declared legend, and world’s most dramatic ghost, has lost a page of The Divine Comedy. Not just any page, but the one that sings with Verona’s deepest secrets. Without it, his masterpiece remains unfinished, and his reputation hangs in the balance.

Now you, newly appointed “Buddy,” must chase verses through marble plazas, tragic balconies, and timeworn bridges. With Dante’s voice in your ear and riddles at your feet, each step becomes poetry, each puzzle a chance to rewrite history. Find the missing page, and let Verona’s story, and Dante’s ego, shine once more.

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

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Dante Alighieri

Your start location

After booking, you’ll receive an email with your play link and simple start instructions. On the day you want to play, just head to the start location at Verona, Piazza delle Erbe, open the link on your smartphone and begin the game. From there, you simply follow the GPS route, complete the challenges and explore at your own pace.

Verona, Piazza delle Erbe

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

Start whenever you want

Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

Follow the GPS route

Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

Solve puzzles and riddles

Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

Complete creative photo challenges

Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

Discover local stories and fun facts

Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

Earn points at every location

Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

Unlock badges and achievements

Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

Play at your own pace

Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

  • Start whenever you want

    Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

  • Follow the GPS route

    Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

  • Solve puzzles and examine evidence

    Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

  • Complete creative photo challenges

    Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

  • Discover local stories and fun facts

    Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

  • Earn points at every location

    Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

  • Unlock badges and achievements

    Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

  • Play at your own pace

    Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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Secrets of Verona takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can explore Verona at your own pace and pause the game whenever you like.

Most teams complete the game within this time frame, but you’re free to take longer if you want to stop for a drink, explore a location more deeply, or enjoy the city along the way!

The game starts at Verona, Piazza delle Erbe. After booking, the start location is clearly communicated in the instruction email and becomes visible in the game.

The entire game takes place outdoors. You don’t need to enter any buildings or visit locations with opening hours. Simply arrive at the start location, open the game on your smartphone, and you can begin exploring right away!

There is no limit to the total number of players for Secrets of Haarlem!

The game is played in teams of 1 to 4 people per smartphone.
If you’re playing with more than 4 people, simply book multiple teams, so everyone can play at the same time using their own devices and use the same play link.

For larger groups or corporate events, a fully hosted version of this City Game is also available, including on-site guidance, tablets and live support.

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No, you don’t need to reserve a time slot for Secrets of Verona! After purchase, you can start the game anytime you want, on any day, within the 1-year access period.

This flexibility makes Secrets of Verona ideal if you’re visiting the city without a fixed schedule, want to check the weather first, or prefer to start spontaneously once you arrive in the city!

Yes, Secrets of Verona is suitable for families with children aged 8 and up!

The game is designed as a shared experience, where puzzles, riddles and challenges can be solved together, making it accessible for both kids and adults.

Younger players can actively join by spotting details, answering questions and completing photo challenges, while adults guide the team through the more challenging parts. This makes Secrets of Verona a fun and engaging activity for mixed-age groups exploring the city together.

Secrets of Verona is available in 30+ languages, allowing players from all over the world to enjoy the game in their own language while exploring the city.

The game supports many widely spoken languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch, among others.

This makes Secrets of Verona an accessible and enjoyable experience for international visitors, expats and mixed-language groups.

All available languages:

  • Arabic
  • Bulgarian
  • Chinese
  • Chinese (Hong Kong)
  • Croatian
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hungarian
  • Icelandic
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Lithuanian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Portuguese (Brazil)
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Spanish (Latin America)
  • Swedish
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Vietnamese

(Language availability may vary slightly per update)

To play Secrets of Verona, you only need a charged smartphone with internet access and GPS enabled. The game is fully digital, self-guided and played outdoors while exploring Verona.

We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, as you’ll stroll through streets and squares, and bringing a fully charged phone or power bank so you can enjoy the entire experience without interruptions.

Other than that, just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure and discover Verona at your own pace!

Your favourite City Games, professionally hosted by our team

Enjoy the same City Games as our self-guided version, but with full on-site support from our professional hosts. We take care of the briefing, tablets, coordination and technical support, so your group can focus entirely on the fun and competition.

What’s included:

  • Same City Game, fully hosted
    You play the exact same experience as our self-guided version, now with our hosts guiding your group.
  • Live ranking & prize ceremony
    For larger groups, our hosts reveal the final scores and announce the winning team with a fun award moment.
  • Hosted start & finish
    We welcome your group, explain the game clearly and end with an exciting wrap-up.
  • Real-time support during the game
    Our team assists with devices, app issues and coordination throughout the experience.
  • Tablets included (optional)
    Available for groups who prefer using our devices instead of their own.

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