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The Last Waltz of the Damned: Enigma in Venice

5Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 68 min 3.2 km Venice App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

This game will drag you into the heart of a dark Venice pulsing with secrets. Not just riddles hidden among the wonders of the Serenissima, but shadows creeping among its inhabitants. In an eerie carnival, behind the impenetrable Bautta—the ultimate Venetian mask—hides an enigmatic, sinister figure. Its gaze tracks your every move from the alleyways' darkness. Are you brave enough to accept the challenge and unveil what lurks in the shadows? Or will the mystery swallow you whole?

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples and friends who enjoy dark Venetian legends and a murder mystery get about two hours of medium-difficulty riddles on a 3.2 km walk from the Doge's Palace via Libreria Acqua Alta and the Rialto Bridge to Ponte delle Tette. Under-12s can join with a parent guiding. Choose something else if you want a live guide, or if a sinister masked figure feels too dark for kids.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Explore the most secret and mysterious corners of Venice, far from the usual tourist paths.

  • Decode riddles, coded messages, and clues hidden within the city's architecture.

  • Track down a mysterious figure hiding behind a mask.

  • Test your intuition and teamwork to unveil the truth before time runs out.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

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8 player ratings

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Venice

A · Start

P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

B · Finish

Via San Cassiano, 30125 Rio Marle VE, Italia

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Marcogabber.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Marcogabber

Good to know before you play

  • Best during the day
  • Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Horror & Haunts
  • Hidden History
  • Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents
  • Murder Mystery
  • Mystery
  • No attractions ticket(s) required
  • Minimum recommended age: 16+

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does the quest include the Doge's Palace?
Yes. The walk starts at Palazzo Ducale, the Doge's Palace, then continues to Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Basilica di San Marco and Ponte della Paglia before heading through Santa Maria Formosa towards the Rialto Bridge.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts at Palazzo Ducale and finishes at Ponte delle Tette, so it does not end where it began. The route is about 3.2 km, and most players take around two hours including walking and solving the puzzles.
Is it suitable for children?
The story is a dark murder mystery with horror and haunting themes, and the puzzles are rated medium difficulty. Children under 12 should be guided by their parents, so it suits older kids and teens best, or younger ones with an adult helping.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
No booking is needed. The quest is free to play, you start whenever you like on your phone, and friends or family can walk and solve it together. You can also pause and continue later.
Is it outdoors, and what should we bring?
It is a walk through the streets, squares and bridges of central Venice, best played during the day. Make sure your phone is fully charged or bring a power bank, since the whole game runs on it.

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