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Rome Empress Mystery: Self-Guided Adventure Game

4.00(2)Rome· Ancient city · food · artGerman, English, Italian

Step into the scandalous shadows of Ancient Rome and uncover the truth behind its most whispered about empress. In this immersive walking game, you play Giulia, a young archaeologist unraveling the secrets of her ancestor, Valeria Messalina, empress, seductress, and symbol of a city's secrets. Your adventure takes you through the Roman Forum, past the Colosseum, and deep into Monti, once a Red Light District, now a vibrant hub of art and culture. As you follow cryptic clues carved in stone and hidden beside historic taverns, a forgotten tale comes alive. Solve 10–15 real-world puzzles, uncover secret courtyards, and rediscover Rome with every step. What makes this tour unique? It combines historical intrigue, hands-on exploration, and self-guided gameplay through Rome’s lesser-known corners at your own pace, on your own terms. Play solo or as a group and let the Eternal City surprise you. Perfect for history lovers, curious minds, and puzzle solvers alike.

Languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

What's included

Storyline content
10 real-world puzzle challenges
Discover Monti, Rome’s artsy, hidden neighborhood
Flexible adventure—play anytime, at your own pace

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rome Empress Mystery: Self-Guided Adventure Game

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Where this sits in Rome

Rome is about 33 min by road from Rome Fiumicino Airport. Three thousand years stacked on top of each other, still busy being a capital. Stay central and walk — the Forum, the Pantheon and a dozen churches worth the detour are closer together than the map suggests, and the city rewards wandering more than ticking off.

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