Milan: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour App

Summary

Wander Milan’s streets solving clues and learning city stories

You’ll wander Milan’s lively streets at your own pace, solving riddles and uncovering quirky facts with just your phone as your guide. Expect moments of laughter, unexpected discoveries around every corner, and time to pause for gelato or people-watching whenever you feel like it. This is Milan on your terms—curious, playful, and full of surprises.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I almost gave up on the first riddle — something about a lion and a column near the Duomo. My friend Luca just grinned and nudged me toward the piazza, saying, “It’s right in front of you.” The World City Trail app kept pinging us with little facts in Italian (I switched to English after butchering a few words). We zigzagged through crowds, dodging selfie sticks and that sweet smell of roasting chestnuts. It felt less like a tour and more like we’d stumbled into some secret game Milan was playing with us.

There’s no guide hovering or group to keep up with — just us, our phones, and whatever pace we wanted. At one point we ended up in a quiet side street where an old man was sweeping his stoop; he winked when he saw us puzzling over the next clue. The app would drop these nuggets about Milanese history or art — sometimes I’d read them out loud, sometimes we’d just laugh at our wrong guesses. It’s funny how you notice things you’d normally walk past: faded shop signs, the echo of church bells bouncing off stone walls, even the way locals gesture when they talk (so much more expressive than back home).

Honestly, I didn’t expect to get so caught up in it. We stopped for gelato halfway through — pistachio for me, stracciatella for Luca — and sat on the curb comparing scores like kids. The best part? No rush. If you want to linger somewhere or take a detour for coffee, nobody’s hurrying you along. By the end my feet were tired but my head was buzzing with all these new bits of Milan I’d never noticed before. Still think about that lion riddle sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Self-guided walking and scavenger hunt

• Use app to start tour
• Walk to first attraction
• Solve riddles at each point
• Learn about city attractions
• Continue to next locations
• Complete scavenger hunt

Top questions

Is this scavenger hunt suitable for families?

Yes, it’s recommended for families as well as friends, couples, students, companies, and team-building groups.

Do I need to book a guide or pay extra fees?

No guide is needed and there are no extra costs or entry fees; everything is included in the app.

What languages does the tour support?

The scavenger hunt supports English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, and Spanish.

Is the walking route wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; transportation options nearby are also accessible.

Can infants or small children join?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.

How do I start the scavenger hunt in Milan?

You download the World City Trail app which includes everything needed to begin exploring Milan’s attractions.

What’s included

Your day includes full access to the World City Trail app with its built-in guide system—no need for extra tickets or guides—so you can explore Milan’s highlights at your own rhythm using just your phone from start to finish.