Haunted Rome & True Crime: Cenci Curse Exploration Game and Tour

2 Hours Round trip from Piazza del Popolo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Solve clues and puzzles as you explore haunted Rome
02 Uncover the true crime story of Beatrice Cenci
03 Discover the Jewish Ghetto and hidden side streets
04 Visit eerie landmarks linked to ghosts, curses, and executions
05 Enjoy a private self-guided experience with flexible timing
06 Best experienced at night for a more atmospheric adventure

Step into the darker side of Rome on this self-guided exploration game inspired by one of the city’s most infamous true crime stories. As you follow clues through atmospheric streets and hidden corners, you’ll uncover the haunting legend of Beatrice Cenci and the scandal, murder, and execution that left a lasting mark on Roman history.

This 2-hour experience blends ghost stories, local history, and puzzle-solving as you make your way through eerie landmarks, the historic Jewish Ghetto, and places tied to the Cenci curse. Flexible and private, it’s an ideal way to discover a different side of Rome at your own pace—especially after dark.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Rome

Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will meet a different ghost and learn its story.You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue the game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will meet a different ghost and learn its story.You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will meet a different ghost and learn its story.You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will meet a different ghost and learn its story.You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will meet a different ghost and learn its story.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Piazza del Popolo 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lifetime access – play anytime
Self-guided haunted quest through 10 eerie landmarks
Ghost stories, curses, and haunted history at each stop
If your group has over 15 people, please make multiple bookings.
Private experience: just your group, no strangers

What's Not Included

A live tour guide (this is a 100% self-guided experience)

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Thank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after 'BR-'.
Here's how to play it:
1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website, enter your email and your code.
2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation.
3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played.
IMPORTANT - Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app. - If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap 'Bought a quest somewhere else?' and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there.
GOOD TO KNOW - The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready. - Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet. - Start with at least 50% battery.
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