Rome Suburra Mystery: Self-Guided City Exploration Game

About this experience

Follow the Suburra mystery through Rome in a self-guided Questo game inspired by Empress Messalina. You play as Giulia, a young archaeologist investigating a family story, solving challenges on an outdoor route through the streets of ancient and modern Rome. Follow the story through Rome The story links Giulia to Valeria Messalina and asks you to unravel a mystery stretching back to ancient Rome. The operator’s itinerary references the Suburra district, Trajan’s Column and the Colosseum. Historical facts, local myths and app-based clues provide the structure for the walk. This is a fictional exploration game, not an archaeological-site admission or a live guided tour. A walking game on your own phone The experience is delivered through the Questo app. At each stage, follow the directions and solve challenges to continue through the story. There is no live guide or game master travelling with you. It is an outdoor exploration activity, so the booking does not include museum entry, transport or food along the route. Comparing plans for your trip? See Colosseum and Roman Forum tickets for a separate experience with its own admission, guiding and timing arrangements. Set your own pace The route covers approximately 3.2 km. You can pause for a break and resume the game later, without keeping up with a tour group. Allow about 90 minutes for the game itself and longer if you stop along the way. The app provides the route between challenges. Plan your own refreshments and any separate attraction visits around the walk; those are outside the game access included with this booking. Get ready before you start Download the Questo app, create an account using the email associated with your booking, and follow the activation instructions sent after purchase. Bring a charged smartphone and an internet connection. The published starting area is Piazza del Grillo; use the app and final confirmation for the precise first checkpoint. Available game languages: English, French, German, Spanish or Italian. Plan another part of your Rome stay For a separate visit, explore Ghosts of Rome exploration game. Browse more Rome attractions and experiences to build your itinerary, leaving time to travel between bookings. Self-guided city games in Rome Rome Garbatella Street Art: Self-Guided City Exploration Game: Discover Garbatella through its street art and architecture with a self-guided Questo game. Mysterious Rome Emperor: Self-Guided City Exploration Game: Help a Roman emperor interpret his mysterious dreams on a self-guided walking game through central Rome. Hidden Gems of Trastevere: Self-Guided City Exploration Game: Explore Trastevere with a self-guided Questo game following the story of Raphael and his Fornarina.

Highlights

• Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
• Unlimited availability. Play any day, at any hour.
• Pause and resume anytime
• No group limit
• bring as many friends as you want!
• Choose your language: English, French, German, Spanish or Italian

What is included

• Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
• Unlimited availability. Play any day, at any hour.
• Pause and resume anytime
• No group limit
• bring as many friends as you want!
• Choose your language: English, French, German, Spanish or Italian

Not included

• Physical tour guide or game master
• Parking fees
• Wi; Fi
• Transportation
• Food or drinks

Before you go

Self-guided outdoor app game. Bring a charged smartphone and internet access; download Questo and follow your confirmation to activate the game. The operator states that a ticket is valid for one device; each participant needs their own device for the full experience. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult. No wheelchair access; stroller/pram access is listed.

Cancellation terms

Cancel at least 24 hours before the booked start time for a full refund. Reschedule at least 24 hours before the booked start time.