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Price is €7 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Dark legends stir in the shadows of Catania’s narrow streets. A mysterious sorcerer has awakened vengeful spirits from the city’s past and only you can stop them. Are you brave enough to face what lies beneath?

    Follow a spine-tingling storyline as you explore Catania at your own pace. Using your phone, you’ll unlock riddles, solve puzzles, and uncover eerie tales rooted in real history. The route takes you through ancient ruins, hidden alleys, and overlooked corners, blending ghost stories with local lore. Each location reveals a new part of the mystery as you race to banish the spirits before time runs out.

    What makes this tour unique? It transforms Catania’s haunted past into a suspenseful puzzle experience you can play with friends, family, or even solo on your schedule.

    Perfect for thrill-seekers, curious minds, and fans of supernatural stories.

Activity location

  • Piazza Universita
    • Catania, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piazza Università
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

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Ghosts of Catania Exploration Game and Tour in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Wed 07:00-23:30
  • English
Price details
€6.99 x 1 Adult€6.99
Total
Price is €6.99

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Access code to the app
  • Inclusions
    Play anytime at your own pace
  • Inclusions
    Self-guided tour with 13 interactive puzzles and riddles
  • Exclusions
    Live tour guide

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Piazza Universita

  • 10m
Piazza Università is one of Catania’s most elegant squares, framed by grand Baroque buildings and rich in academic and cultural history. At its center, intriguing statues depict Sicilian legends that hold secrets waiting to be uncovered. As part of the quest, you’ll follow clues through the city that lead you to this square. Once here, you’ll solve a riddle connected to the myths, read a hidden story tied to the site, and unlock the path to your next destination.

Palazzo Biscari (Pass by)

Palazzo Biscari is one of Catania’s most stunning noble residences, known for its lavish interiors and ornate balconies overlooking the street. It's a living symbol of aristocratic life in Sicily. As you follow the quest, clues will guide you to its gates. Once there, you’ll crack a riddle drawn from its baroque elegance, revealing a secret story from the palace’s glittering past, then move onward through the city’s layered history.

Teatro Massimo Bellini (Pass by)

A jewel of Sicilian culture, Teatro Massimo Bellini honors the great composer Vincenzo Bellini with its opulent design and world-class acoustics. Its history is rich with drama, both on and off the stage. The quest will lead you here with a trail of hints. At the theatre, you’ll solve a musical-themed puzzle and uncover a dramatic tale tied to Bellini himself, before heading to your next destination.

Manganelli Palace (Pass by)

Palazzo Manganelli, still owned by the same noble family after centuries, stands tall with its regal charm and rich heritage. Its balconies and frescoed halls have witnessed revolutions and royal visits alike. Your quest will lead you through cryptic directions to this palace, where a riddle will unlock a lesser-known story from its aristocratic past, preparing you for what comes next.

Santuario Sant'Agata al Carcere (Pass by)

This sanctuary marks the legendary site where Saint Agatha was imprisoned, her story etched deep into Catania’s soul. The heavy stone walls carry echoes of suffering, strength, and unwavering faith. Through the quest, you’ll discover this sacred place, solve a riddle based on its powerful history, and uncover a moving narrative about one of Sicily’s most beloved saints.

Chiesa San Benedetto (Pass by)

Famous for its elegant staircase and the stunning frescoed ceiling inside, the Chiesa di San Benedetto offers a glimpse into the spiritual life of cloistered nuns. The quest leads you here with intriguing clues. Once you arrive, you’ll crack a puzzle woven from its religious symbolism and learn a story of discipline, beauty, and silent devotion.

Piazza del Duomo (Pass by)

The beating heart of Catania, Piazza del Duomo is home to the iconic elephant fountain and the awe-inspiring cathedral dedicated to Saint Agatha. It’s where the city’s history, culture, and daily life converge. As you follow the quest’s trail, you’ll arrive here to tackle a final riddle that draws on the piazza’s symbols and legends, revealing a story that ties together your journey through Catania.

Location

Activity location

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    Piazza Universita
    • Catania, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Piazza Università
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

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