Verona scavenger hunt
The Basilica di Sant'Anastasia is the largest church in Verona, a brilliant Gothic masterpiece known for its soaring ribbed vaults and the famous 15th-century fresco of Saint George and the Princess.
Serving as the vibrant heart of Verona on the site of the ancient Roman forum, Piazza Erbe is a picturesque market square surrounded by frescoed Renaissance palazzi, the towering Torre dei Lamberti, and the iconic Madonna Verona fountain.
Spanning the Adige River adjacent to the medieval fortress, the Castelvecchio Bridge is a striking 14th-century fortified red-brick bridge renowned for its iconic swallowtail battlements and panoramic river views.
Located just off Piazza delle Erbe, Casa di Giulietta is a famed 14th-century Gothic palazzo celebrated for its iconic stone balcony, bronze statue of Juliet, and centuries-old connection to Shakespeare’s tragic romance.
Set along a scenic bend of the Adige River, the Complesso del Duomo di Verona (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare) is a magnificent Romanesque-Gothic cathedral renowned for its striking striped facade, intricate marble portals, and Titian’s masterpiece The Assumption of the Virgin.
Verona scavenger hunt
The Basilica di Sant'Anastasia is the largest church in Verona, a brilliant Gothic masterpiece known for its soaring ribbed vaults and the famous 15th-century fresco of Saint George and the Princess.
Serving as the vibrant heart of Verona on the site of the ancient Roman forum, Piazza Erbe is a picturesque market square surrounded by frescoed Renaissance palazzi, the towering Torre dei Lamberti, and the iconic Madonna Verona fountain.
Spanning the Adige River adjacent to the medieval fortress, the Castelvecchio Bridge is a striking 14th-century fortified red-brick bridge renowned for its iconic swallowtail battlements and panoramic river views.
Located just off Piazza delle Erbe, Casa di Giulietta is a famed 14th-century Gothic palazzo celebrated for its iconic stone balcony, bronze statue of Juliet, and centuries-old connection to Shakespeare’s tragic romance.
Set along a scenic bend of the Adige River, the Complesso del Duomo di Verona (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare) is a magnificent Romanesque-Gothic cathedral renowned for its striking striped facade, intricate marble portals, and Titian’s masterpiece The Assumption of the Virgin.

Verona Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour

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Verona scavenger hunt: Roman stones, Shakespeare's lovers and the Scaliger bridges

The Verona scavenger hunt is a self-guided city game you play on your phone: you walk from the Roman Arena through the old town to the river Adige, solve a riddle at each of 10 landmarks by looking closely at what is in front of you, and unlock the stories and legends behind them. From the Arena to the Scaliger bridge it comes to about 3 hours in all, of which only some 45 minutes are spent walking over 3.6 km, while the rest belongs to riddles, legends and a pause by the Adige whenever you want one.

Highlights include the Arena, the Roman gate of Porta Borsari, Juliet's House, the market square of Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori with its statue of Dante, the Roman Ponte Pietra and the fortified Castelvecchio Bridge. Verona's old town lies in a bend of the Adige, so the walk mixes narrow streets and squares with views of the river and its bridges.

  • Durationabout 3 hours
  • Walkingabout 45 min · 3.6 km
  • Stops10
  • LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch

From a Roman gate to Scaliger battlements: the riddles

A hat over an arch, griffins under a porch

Every stop hides its riddle in plain sight: the Cappello hat carved above the courtyard arch at Juliet's House, the griffins carrying the cathedral porch, the inscription on Porta Borsari. You solve it by looking and thinking, with no Italian and no homework required.

Emperors, exiles and a lord's escape route

Each answer opens a story: the earthquake of 1117 that brought down the Arena's outer ring, why Cangrande della Scala gave shelter to the exiled Dante, and the bridge said to have been built so a Scaliger lord could flee his own castle. Listen to the audio narration or read the text as you go.

3.6 km around a bend of the Adige

Google Maps leads you for about 45 minutes in total, through the lanes of the old town to Ponte Pietra and then west along the river embankment. The streets are flat, apart from the odd ramp up onto a bridge.

Spritz on Piazza delle Erbe, gelato by the river

No clock is running, so sit down for a spritz under the Torre dei Lamberti or a gelato near Ponte Pietra whenever you feel like it. The game waits on your phone and picks up exactly where you left it, later that day or tomorrow.

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How it works

  1. Book online Choose the number of players. Your booking reference arrives by email straight away.
  2. Get the app Download the World City Trail app from the App Store or Google Play and enter your booking reference.
  3. Play when you like Start whenever you are ready, walk at your own pace and pause any time. No guide, no fixed schedule.

Who gets the most out of a riddle walk in Verona

Day-trippers from Lake Garda or Venice

In about 3 hours the game strings together the Arena, Juliet's balcony, the market square and three bridges, so a day trip still leaves time for lunch and the train back. The riddles keep the pace lively without rushing anyone.

Young fans of gladiators and griffins

A Roman arena where gladiators once fought, a bronze Juliet, griffins holding up a church porch and a bridge built for a secret escape give young players plenty to look for, with an adult always playing in their team.

Couples, friends and colleagues

Up to 5 people play as a team, each on their own phone, so a larger group can split into several teams and race from Piazza Bra to the Castelvecchio Bridge. The finish beside the castle makes an easy place to meet up afterwards.

Good to know

  • Bring a charged smartphone with mobile data; a power bank helps.
  • No entry tickets needed: everything happens outside the buildings. Going inside is optional and paid separately.
  • Family friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users and difficult with strollers.
  • Teams of up to 5 work best; bigger groups split into several teams, one ticket per player.
  • Every purchase helps support stray cats and dogs in Greece.

The route: from the Arena on Piazza Bra through the old town to Ponte Scaligero

10 stops · about 45 min walking · start: Verona Arena · finish: Castelvecchio Bridge (Ponte Scaligero)

The hunt starts at the Arena on Piazza Bra and heads through Porta Borsari to Juliet's House, Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori. You continue to the Basilica of Sant'Anastasia, the Roman Ponte Pietra and Verona Cathedral, then follow the Adige west to Ponte della Vittoria and finish on the Castelvecchio Bridge. The Arena, the churches and the bridges are all explored from the outside, so nobody asks for an entry ticket, and if you are staying across the river near Ponte Pietra, the app will open the game there and put the other stops in a new order.

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  1. Verona Arena

    1Verona ArenaStart

    The Arena is a Roman amphitheatre built around 30 AD that once held about 30,000 spectators. An earthquake in 1117 destroyed almost all of its outer ring, and since 1913, when Verdi's Aida was staged here, it has been famous for its opera festival.

  2. Porta Borsari

    2Porta Borsari

    Porta Borsari is a Roman city gate from the 1st century AD, built on the road that led into Verona. Its white stone façade carries an inscription recording a rebuilding in 265 AD under Emperor Gallienus, and its name comes from the bursarii, the guards who collected tolls here.

  3. Juliet's House

    3Juliet's House

    Juliet's House is a 13th-century house of the Cappello family, whose name was linked to the Capulets of Romeo and Juliet; their hat emblem is carved above the courtyard arch. The famous balcony was only added in the 20th century, and the bronze Juliet in the courtyard is a copy of Nereo Costantini's statue from 1969.

  4. Piazza delle Erbe

    4Piazza delle Erbe

    Piazza delle Erbe stands on the site of the Roman forum of Verona and has been the city's market square for centuries. In the middle is the Madonna Verona fountain, set up in 1368 under Cansignorio della Scala around a Roman statue, and the Torre dei Lamberti rises above the square.

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  5. Piazza dei Signori

    5Piazza dei Signori

    Piazza dei Signori was the seat of power in Verona, lined by the Palazzo della Ragione, the palaces of the Scaliger lords and the Loggia del Consiglio, begun in 1476. In the middle stands Ugo Zannoni's statue of Dante from 1865, a reminder that Cangrande I della Scala sheltered the exiled poet in Verona.

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  6. Basilica of Sant'Anastasia

    6Basilica of Sant'Anastasia

    Sant'Anastasia is the largest church in Verona, a Gothic basilica that the Dominicans began building around 1290. Near the entrance, two holy water stoups rest on the backs of crouching hunchback figures, and inside is Pisanello's fresco of St George and the Princess.

  7. Ponte Pietra

    7Ponte Pietra

    Ponte Pietra is a Roman bridge over the Adige, completed around 100 BC, and the oldest bridge in Verona. Retreating German troops blew up four of its five arches in April 1945, and it was rebuilt in the late 1950s with original materials, so Roman, medieval and modern stonework now stand side by side.

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  8. Verona Cathedral (Santa Maria Matricolare)

    8Verona Cathedral (Santa Maria Matricolare)

    Verona Cathedral is a Romanesque church consecrated in 1187, after the earthquake of 1117 had destroyed the earlier buildings. Its main porch, by the sculptor Nicholaus, rests on two griffins and is flanked by Roland and Oliver, the paladins of Charlemagne, and inside hangs Titian's Assumption.

  9. Ponte della Vittoria

    9Ponte della Vittoria

    Ponte della Vittoria was built to celebrate Italy's victory in the First World War and was inaugurated on 4 November 1929. Blown up by retreating German troops in 1945, it was rebuilt and reopened in 1953, and bronze sculpture groups by Mario Salazzari and Angelo Biancini stand at its ends.

  10. Castelvecchio Bridge (Ponte Scaligero)

    10Castelvecchio Bridge (Ponte Scaligero)Finish

    The fortified Castelvecchio Bridge was built in 1354–1356 for Cangrande II della Scala, reportedly as an escape route from the castle in case of revolt. Its main arch spans 48.7 metres, at the time the largest span in the world, and after German troops destroyed it in 1945 it was rebuilt from 1949 to 1951.

258 reviews for Verona Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

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    Kann man nur empfehlen. Wir haben uns 4 Stunden Zeit gelassen. Haben viel erfahren und konnten nebenbei auf Espresso und Eis gehen.

  2. Rated 4 out of 5

    Germany –

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    Die Sehenswürdigkeiten und die Texte dazu, was man alles erfahren und lernen konnte, hat uns sehr gut gefallen! Nur leider hat es manchmal mit dem Fortsetzen von einem Punkt zum anderen gehakelt, dass man die App schließen und noch mal neu starten musste! Aber letztendlich haben wir es hinbekommen und waren ganz überrascht bis überwältigt, welche Sehenswürdigkeiten und Eindrücke uns auf der Route begegnet sind! Am meisten überwältigt hat uns die Catedrale Sant Anastasia! Von außen sieht sie eigentlich nach nicht so etwas besonderem aus und von innen ist man sprachlos! Die 12,-€ Eintritt sollte man sich auf jeden Fall gönnen!

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    Très bien. Je recommande. Une façon ludique et amusante de découvrir la ville.

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    Très chouette à faire avec les enfants

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    Incrível 10/10 o guia é super intuitivo e as charadas deixam muito divertido, fiz sozinha e foi tranquilo mas separando em equipes deve ser melhor ainda, de todos os auto guias que já peguei (faço pelo menos um em toda viagem) esse foi sem duvida o melhor de todos

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    Estelle– France –

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    Activité ludique qui permet de découvrir la ville. J’ai apprécié.

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    Camille– France –

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    Intéressant pour découvrir la ville. Toutefois cela manquait peut être un peu de dynamisme : des anedoctes amusantes ou des vidéos/images auraient été un plus.

  19. Rated 5 out of 5

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    Gael– Canada –

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    It was actually fun trying to figure out the puzzles’

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    Autonome/s en étant guidées par l’application et instructif également. À faire si possible, intéressant et culturel.

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    traveler –

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    Informative and a great way to see the city and hit the highlights.

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    Rachele– Italy –

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    Esperienza simpatica che ti permette di visitare la città in modo diverso e divertente.

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    Sharon– United States –

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    Easy way to see the best sites

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    traveler– France –

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    Bonne balade. À prévoir sur une journée pour ne pas survoler l’activité.

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    Es war sehr lustig, die Fakten und Informationen sind toll zusammengefasst. Die Rätsel waren knifflig und spaßig.

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    traveler– United Kingdom –

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    Overall very pleased. We took a day trip to Verona and was a great way to see the city in a day.

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    Germany –

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    Tolle Sache!

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    Es war Super

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    genial

  47. Rated 5 out of 5

    Belén– Spain –

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    Ha estado genial. Al principio tuvimos problemas con la aplicación, pero en cuanto nos pusimos en contacto con el proveedor, nos lo solucionaron. Ves todas las cosas interesantes de la ciudad de una manera divertida. Repetiré en otras ciudades en cuanto tenga ocasión

  48. Rated 5 out of 5

    Melyssa– France –

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    J’ai trouver ça excellent! C’était super amusant

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    traveler– Germany –

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    Hat Spaß gemacht so die Stadt zu erkunden

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    Louise– Canada –

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    Activité intéressante pour découvrir la ville à pied. Les énigmes ne sont pas tres difficile à résoudre, mais les explications pas toujours claires. Cependant le fait de pouvoir faire le tour à notre rythme était tres apprécié. Bien pour les gens qui n’aiment pas les tours guidés

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Frequently asked questions

Can the Verona hunt fit into half a day?

Easily: a morning or an afternoon of roughly 3 hours covers it. Only around 45 minutes of that is walking, over 3.6 km between 10 stops, while riddles, stories and a coffee on the way fill the rest, and you can stop and continue another day.

Is the Arena really the first riddle, and on which bridge does Verona's game end?

The first riddle is at the Arena on Piazza Bra, and the game ends on the Castelvecchio Bridge, the brick bridge the Scaliger lords built beside their castle. Staying near Piazza delle Erbe or across the river? The app can then open the game at whichever stop is closest.

Do we meet a guide at the Arena at a set time?

No guide turns up on Piazza Bra, and the clock is yours to set. After booking, your reference comes by email; type it into the World City Trail app and start on the day and at the hour that suit you, with every player following the riddles on their own phone.

Do we need tickets for the Arena or Juliet's House?

Not for the game, because every riddle is solved outside, including the one in the courtyard of Juliet's House. Going inside the Arena, out onto the balcony at Juliet's House or up the Torre dei Lamberti is a separate paid visit you can add if you like.

What will keep children hooked on the Verona hunt?

Hunting, with an adult in their team, for the hat above Juliet's courtyard, the griffins under the cathedral porch and the battlements of the Scaliger bridge. The route is flat but not suitable for wheelchairs, and the bridge ramps and busy lanes make a pushchair tiring.

Could one of us play in Dutch and another in Italian in Verona?

Yes, because each phone is set separately in the World City Trail app. The Verona game comes in six languages, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch, so one player can read the Arena riddle in Dutch while a friend reads it in Italian.

Does the Verona hunt work for a school trip or a company outing?

It does. Book a ticket for each person, split into teams of up to five and send them off from Piazza Bra a few minutes apart; the river path by Castelvecchio is a good place to gather at the end, and nothing has to be reserved except the tickets.

What helps on a hot day in Verona's squares?

Water and a hat, because Verona summers are hot and the squares offer little shade, plus comfortable shoes for 3.6 km. Every team relies on one charged smartphone with mobile data for riddles, map and narration, so a power bank in a pocket is sensible.

The Arena holds your first riddle

Buy a ticket online for every player and watch for the email with your booking reference. Then walk to Piazza Bra, enter the reference in the World City Trail app and read the first riddle beneath the arches of the Arena.

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