Historic Catania Self Guided Sightseeing Treasure Hunt

Sicily, Italy
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This is a self-guided treasure hunt that turns Catania's UNESCO-listed old town into your playing field: you follow the trail of Saint Agatha's lost treasure through castles, churches and Roman ruins, solving puzzles hidden in details most visitors never notice. Unlike a classic tour, you set the pace: play anytime, at any hour, and pause and resume whenever you want (even on another day).

We offer 24/7 customer support and built-in hints to guarantee that you never stay stuck. The app also shares real historical facts and local legends about every landmark, so you leave understanding the city, not just having seen it.

The game takes about 90-120 minutes with optional cafe breaks. The route crosses the old town from Porta Garibaldi to Piazza del Duomo, so you finish right in the centre, ready to continue your day.

It has easy difficulty and it's perfect for solo adventurers, couples, friends, families with older kids, or team-building events.

What's included

  • Full availability: Every day of the year.
  • Access to the Historic Catania game in the Questo app
  • Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
  • Live game master or physical guide
  • Private transportation
  • Meals

What to expect

Explore Catania's UNESCO-listed old town on a self-guided walking tour that doubles as a treasure hunt.

Your mission: find the lost treasure of Saint Agatha, the patron saint credited with saving Catania from Etna's eruptions time after time, before a secret society gets to it first. You will start at Porta Garibaldi, the striking black-and-white lava gate, and the trail takes you past the city's greatest sights: Castello Ursino and its legends, the Benedictine Monastery (one of the largest in Europe), the church of San Nicolo l'Arena (the biggest in Sicily), the ancient Roman Odeon and the Terme della Rotonda. At each stop you will investigate your surroundings (inscriptions, statues, facades and hidden details) to solve a puzzle that reveals your next clue, plus real historical facts and local legends about the places you're standing in.

You can play alone or bring your whole group, any day and any hour: just book a ticket and start whenever you want. The walk takes about 90-120 minutes with optional coffee breaks, and it ends right on Piazza del Duomo, by the Cathedral of Saint Agatha and the Amenano fountain, in the very heart of the city.

  1. Piazza del Duomo
  2. Museo Civico Castello Ursino
  3. CUB Castello Ursino Bookshop
  4. Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolo l'Arena
  5. Chiesa Di San Nicolo L'arena
  6. Parco Archeologico Greco Romano di Catania
  7. Fontana dell'Amenano
  8. Catania

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The game starts at Porta Garibaldi. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

End point

The game starts at Porta Garibaldi. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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