Escape Game Florence: Birth of Venus Treasure Hunt

Chase a stolen masterpiece through Florence's streets

Escape on the Road is a mobile-guided treasure hunt through Florence where you solve puzzles and discover clues across the city to unravel the theft of The Birth of Venus. The game takes 90 minutes, runs with a live Italian-speaking guide, and welcomes children from age 9. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and you navigate using an app on your phone as you move through the streets.

The experience

The game starts when you download the mobile app and begin following clues scattered across Florence's streets. Instead of sitting in a room, you're walking the city itself: each puzzle solved unlocks the next location and pulls you deeper into the mystery of the stolen painting. The live guide in Italian keeps the group moving together and helps when you get stuck, so the pace stays steady without anyone falling behind.

You'll wander through different neighborhoods as the hunt unfolds, discovering how each clue connects to the next. The app tells you where to go and what to look for, so there's no separate map or printed materials to manage. Just your phone and the streets around you. The 90-minute window means the whole experience fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your entire day.

The game is built for groups and works for families with kids from age 9 onward. Since it all happens on public streets and sidewalks, wheelchair users and anyone with a stroller can participate fully: no stairs, no restricted areas, no fitness requirement. Public transport stops nearby if you need to reach the starting point, and the whole route stays accessible.

What’s included

• Mobile game application.
• live Italian-speaking guide leading the group through the 90-minute hunt.

Options for this experience

2 options

The Birth of Venus in Florence: An On the Road Escape ExperienceGuide in Italian · 15:00

Experience for EventsGuide in Italian · 49 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 22:00Game experience with challenges: Alongside the game, you'll get access to 7 additional challenges and can download dedicated quizzes. Well suited to private events. Length: 2 hours, with an extra half hour of time included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day49 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 22:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (9 to 12 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideItalian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Experience On The Road

Is this one for you?Choose this if you prefer moving through the city while solving puzzles rather than sitting in one spot: the mystery unfolds as you walk, revealing neighborhoods beyond the usual tourist routes.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (9 to 12 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How does the escape game work if we're walking around the city instead of in a locked room?

Escape on the Road uses a mobile app that guides you through Florence's streets as you solve puzzles and collect clues. The game is a treasure hunt where each puzzle you solve reveals the next location and moves the story forward. The city itself becomes the game board, and the live guide keeps your group together and helps when you need it.

What's the mystery we're solving during the 90 minutes?

You're investigating the theft of The Birth of Venus, the famous painting. As you move through Florence's streets, you'll discover clues and solve puzzles that reveal what happened and piece together the story behind the theft.

Do I need to bring anything, or is everything provided in the app?

The mobile game application is included, so you just need a phone with the app downloaded before you start. The live guide handles the rest, and you navigate using the app as you walk.

Is this game accessible if I use a wheelchair or need a stroller?

Yes, all areas and surfaces along the route are wheelchair accessible, and infants or small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The game stays on public streets and sidewalks, so there are no stairs or restricted areas to navigate.

What language is the guide, and will I understand the clues?

The live guide speaks Italian. The mobile app delivers the clues and puzzle instructions, so you'll follow those on your phone as you play.