The game starts at Prato della Valle. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.
Description
Step into a world of wonder and mystery in one of Italy’s oldest cities. This magical walking quest takes you through Padua’s historic center, where legends, science, and stories collide.
Guided by your smartphone, you’ll solve 10 clever puzzles while following the story of a curious magic enthusiast discovering the city’s secrets. You'll explore iconic landmarks like Palazzo della Ragione, Bo Palace, and one of the world’s oldest astronomical clocks, all while uncovering ancient myths and hidden details. Each solved clue reveals a new chapter of Padua’s enchanting history.
What makes this tour unique?
It’s a self-paced, interactive quest where you become part of a magical story, blending real locations with immersive gameplay and local legends.
Perfect for families, curious travelers, history buffs, and anyone looking for a playful and educational way to explore Padua. Enjoy total freedom - pause for coffee, take photos, or bring friends along!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 1+)
$5
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $7.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest
Itinerary
5 min
You will begin at Prato della Valle. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
5 min
Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
5 min
Study your next clue on Tomb of Antenor.
5 min
To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.
5 min
Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.
5 min
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Canton delle Busie. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
5 min
Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
5 min
Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
5 min
Explore at your own pace while admiring the Pedrocchi Café around you.
5 min
You will finish at Bo Palace. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
What's included
Included
Immersive fantasy storyline about Padua’s legends
Pause/resume flexibility anytime
Mobile access code for the quest
10 interactive puzzle challenges
Not included
A tour guide.
Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.4
19 reviews
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How it compares in Padua
No. 19 by number of reviews among 166 tours in Padua
Starting price $5 is 95% below the typical $103 for tours of similar length in Padua
Excurgo comparison of 166 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest take?
Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest lasts about 2h 10min–2h 40min. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest cost?
Prices start at $5 per person for this Padua experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $7. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The game starts at Prato della Valle. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Padua Magic Legends: Self-Guided Walking Quest worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Questo.
Reviews(19)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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mmmdddvvv
March 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Tedious
We have not liked anything, a story that does not engage and some locations badly given. Nothing recommended
Operator response
Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de compartir tu experiencia. Lamento mucho que la aventura en Padua os haya resultado tediosa y que la historia no haya logrado atraparos. Entiendo perfectamente lo frustrante que es cuando una actividad no encaja con lo que buscabais para vuestro viaje.
También me preocupa mucho leer que algunas de las ubicaciones eran incorrectas. La precisión es fundamental para que nuestros juegos fluyan correctamente y no se vuelvan frustrantes. Voy a compartir vuestros comentarios inmediatamente con nuestros creadores locales para que revisen la ruta, verifiquen las coordenadas y corrijan cualquier error de inmediato para los futuros exploradores.
Nos encantaría tener la oportunidad de ofreceros una experiencia mucho mejor. Por favor, enviadnos un correo electrónico a explore@questoapp.com con los detalles de vuestra reserva para que podamos investigar a fondo estos fallos de ubicación y ofreceros un juego gratuito para vuestra próxima aventura, donde esperamos sorprenderos de verdad.
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Giada_G
August 25, 2025 · via Viator
Don’t trust no one!
It didn’t even started. We booked this thing more than three days ago and paid at that moment for this. Today we arrived at the indicated point but we couldn’t find anything related to the journey. We’re very much disappointed.
Operator response
Hello, if you would just read the description of the activity carefully, and the emails we sent to you, and the message in your Tripadvisor inbox, then you would find instructions on how to play.
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AmandaM179
August 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fun way to tour a city
We overall enjoyed this way of touring Padua! We used this as a guide and stopped along the way to take sites in and we didn't do it as a race with anyone but had fun solving the puzzles and we took way longer, because we stopped in churches and took breaks because it's very hot in Padua in August. A word pf advice... There is a huge beautiful abbey that you can see from the park where you start. You should check its open hours and the hours for St. Anthony's cathedral. I wish we had gone into the Abbey of St. Giustina before we started the challenge. By the time we finished and walked the 20 minutes back to the start the Abby was closed from 12-3 and we had to go.
We enjoyed the app and the added silly story to the Padua wandering experience.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed exploring Padua at your own pace and that the puzzles added to your walk. Your tip about visiting the Abbey of St. Giustina and St. Anthony’s Cathedral before starting is very helpful—we’ll make sure to highlight this for future players. We’re happy the story added to your wandering and hope to see you on another quest soon.
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Twonewlywedpilgrims
June 26, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great intro. to city, ok story part. Be sure to go in daytime.
Great time to learn history and visit famous, beautiful, and interesting Padua places! We have been to the city before, but it would be a fantastic introduction to many sights. For us, an older couple, the “story” part was lacking and disjointed. Better to simply uncover clues and enjoy the landmarks. One note: going at night as we did isn’t advisable as we couldn’t read the gravestone (even with flashlights) or see colors on columns as was required by the Quest clues. Thank you Quest!
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed discovering Padua’s landmarks. We’ll take your note on the story and nighttime visibility into account as we continue improving the experience.
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samau2010
April 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
GREAT WITH TEENAGERS
CUTE AND FUN TOUR TO DISCOVER THE CLUES, YOU WALK A COUPLE OF HOURS WITHOUT WEIGHT AND DISCOVER CURIOSITY ABOUT THE PLACES WHERE IT TAKES YOU
Operator response
Grazie mille per la tua bellissima recensione.
Siamo felicissimi che tu e i ragazzi abbiate apprezzato il percorso tra le leggende magiche di Padova. Camminare, divertirsi e scoprire curiosità è proprio quello che vogliamo offrire. Speriamo di rivederti presto per una nuova avventura in un’altra città.
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tim c
August 20, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
It’s fun !
We needed to kill a few hours on a rainy afternoon so I decided to give this a try. We hadn’t been to Padua before so rather than just walk around aimlessly, I figured this activity would provide some structure for us. The app was easy to install and worked very smoothly . . I purchased 2 for our family of 4, and that worked out very well. The riddles in the game were easy but fun, probably better for younger kids. The story which the game centered around was silly and difficult to follow, but that really wasn’t a big deal. I felt we got to see some very key sites in Padua , eg the basilica, the Jewish ghetto. Overall, it worked out exactly as I had hoped and we were all pleased with the experience. I would definitely recommend it.
Operator response
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're glad to hear that the activity provided a fun and structured way to explore Padua, especially on a rainy afternoon. It’s great that the app worked smoothly and that you found the riddles enjoyable, even if the story didn’t quite hit the mark. We're delighted that you got to see key sites like the basilica and Jewish ghetto. Your recommendation means a lot to us—thank you for sharing your experience!
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552alo
March 27, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A great way to discover Padova
An excellent adventure, a great way to see Padova that helped us discover the city in full. Great for families, couples and anyone looking to make the most of the history of Padova!
Operator response
We're thrilled you enjoyed your adventure in Padova with Questo! Thank you for exploring the city with us and sharing your experience. Can't wait to welcome you back!
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elenarX7859HY
November 13, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Traveling through monuments and curiosities of Padua not just for tourists
A beautiful and fun experience to be carried out calmly both alone and with friends.
Recommended not only for tourists, but also for residents or students who live there: it is a nice way to delve into the history and learn new curiosities about the splendid Padua.
It's just a shame about the background story which could have been concluded with a more exciting and engaging ending.
Operator response
Thanks for the positive feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful and entertaining experience in Padua with Questo. Your recommendation for both tourists and locals means a lot. If you have more cities to explore or any feedback, let us know. Happy adventuring! 😊
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Debbie_R
October 28, 2023 · via Viator
Waste of Euros
Wasted $15-20 Euros. I bought this outdoor, virtual or self-guided, game then downloaded Questo App, then created an account only TO BE TOLD I DIDN’T HAVE ENOUGH “gems” to play.
Operator response
Hi Debbie, sorry to read your message. If you go and check your inbox, you will see that you received at least two e-mails after booking with instructions on how to unlock the game in the app. Unfortunately, you didn't read the instructions, and thus the app couldn't identify your booking, and asked for you to buy gems in order to unlock the game. Since you didn't play, please submit a refund request. Thank you!
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Robyn_S
August 29, 2023 · via Viator
Magic City Fizzles
Very disappointed in this. Two people, three uni degrees and we could not make any sense of the instructions. More thought seemed to have been put into the magical narrative part, rather than info about the points of interest. We found the start point, but the instructions were so unclear, we left the start point and did our own sightseeing with another app. Don’t waste your money!
Operator response
We're sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Your feedback is important to us. We apologize if the instructions were unclear and the focus on the narrative overshadowed the information about points of interest. We would greatly appreciate it if you could send us an email at care@questoapp.com with more details about the issues you encountered. This will help us better understand your experience and work to improve our offerings. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
