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Art Thief in Brera: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest in Milan

2 Hours Round trip from Milan Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Brera through a self-guided puzzle quest on your phone
02 Play as a legendary art thief known as The Shadow
03 Solve clues to unlock story chapters and directions to each stop
04 Discover Fontana dei Baci, Palazzo di Brera, and other lesser-known places
05 Learn about Brera landmarks including the Brera Botanical Garden
06 Visit the prestigious Accademia di Belle Arti
07 Enjoy a flexible experience at your own pace
08 A mix of walking tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt

Step into Milan’s artistic Brera district and take on the role of a legendary art thief in this self-guided puzzle quest. Using your phone, you’ll solve clues, unlock story chapters, and make your way through charming streets and lesser-known corners as the adventure unfolds.

Along the way, discover places such as Fontana dei Baci, Palazzo di Brera, Piazza Sant’Erasmo, Antica Farmacia di Brera, and the Basilica of San Simpliciano. Blending storytelling, sightseeing, and escape-game style challenges, this experience offers a fun and flexible way to explore Brera at your own pace.

Step into Milan’s artistic Brera district and take on the role of a legendary art thief in this self-guided puzzle quest.

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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 Milan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

You will begin at Fontana dei Baci. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.Study your next clue on Palazzo di Brera.To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Piazza Sant’Erasmo. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.Look up your next clue around Antica Farmacia di Brera to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.Receive your next clue at Ex Chiesa di San Carpoforo. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.To solve the challenge that awaits you at Teatro Fossati you will be given the next clue.You will finish at the Basilica of San Simpliciano. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

The route