Pisa Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

5.0 (2 reviews) Pisa, Italy
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesNorwegian, German, Hindi, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Greek, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Czech, Ukrainian, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Danish, Romanian, Dutch, Turkish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

There's more to Pisa than one leaning tower — and this hunt makes sure you see all of it.

This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Pisa on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.

• Take a closer look at the Duomo, the stunning cathedral at the heart of one of medieval Europe's greatest architectural ensembles
• Track down the Bagni di Nerone, the ruins of an ancient Roman bathing complex hidden just steps from the tourist trail
• Follow in the footsteps of Galileo Galilei and learn how Pisa shaped one of history's greatest scientific minds

Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.
Around 2 hours - any group size.

Pisa has been surprising visitors since the Middle Ages — this tour keeps the tradition going.

What's included

  • Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
  • Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
  • Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
  • Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
  • Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
  • Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
  • Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
  • Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
  • This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience

What to expect

Starting on Corso Italia in central Pisa, you'll open the Explorial app, enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message, and follow the riddles through a city with far more depth than most visitors discover. No guide, no fixed start time.

Your first landmark is the Duomo, the magnificent Romanesque cathedral at the centre of the Campo dei Miracoli. The riddles will show you details you almost certainly missed — from the ancient bronze doors to the medieval mosaics above the apse.

The route then takes a detour to the Bagni di Nerone, the remains of a Roman thermae complex dating back roughly two millennia. Largely overlooked by tourists, they're a reminder that Pisa's history begins long before the tower started tilting.

The hunt wraps up with a trail following Galileo Galilei, Pisa's most famous son. The city comes alive as the birthplace of the scientific method — and the clues put you in his footsteps.

The tour takes around 2 hours at a leisurely pace. Pisa has always had more to offer than one tilted building — this hunt makes that impossible to miss.

  1. Bagni di Nerone
  2. Logge di Banchi
  3. Ponte di Mezzo
  4. Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
  5. Bagni di Nerone
  6. Piazza dei Miracoli
  7. Leaning Tower of Pisa
  8. Piazza dei Cavalieri

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.

*** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.

*** Download the Explorial app for free.

*** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.

End point

Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.

*** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.

*** Download the Explorial app for free.

*** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
  • Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

Cancellation policy

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

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