The Hunt for the Plague Devil

MILAN TREASURE HUNT

AN OUTDOOR ESCAPE GAME THROUGH MILAN CITY CENTER

Step into the past to explore secret stories and hidden places with the most fun activity in Milan!

Follow a treasure map, solve puzzles, and discover a real story from Milan’s history.

This is no ordinary outdoor escape game – it’s a journey back in time. Walk at your own pace, with your own group, and uncover off-the-beaten-trail places along the way.

Milan City Center

Outdoor Escape Room Game

€22 / person, €12 / child

2.5 hours

Available in English and Italian

The Hunt for the Plague Devil

MILAN
TREASURE HUNT

THE BEST WAY TO DISCOVER MILAN

Step into the past to explore secret stories and hidden places with the most fun activity in Milan!

Follow a treasure map, solve puzzles, and discover a surprising story from the city’s history along the way. This is no ordinary outdoor escape game – it’s a journey back in time.

Milan City Center

Treasure hunt walking tour

€22 / person, €12 / child

2.5 hours

Available in English and Italian

CITY EXPLORATION

Pick up the game and set out on an adventure past main attractions and hidden corners 

EsCAPE ROOM PUZZLES

Use treasure maps, boxes, and magical objects to solve a series of puzzles – this is not an app

REAL HISTORY

Hunt for secret weapons, stolen treasures, and secret societies all based on true stories

FUN FOR ALL

Great for dates, family days out, weekend trips, or company teambuilding events

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Details

Mystery City Games are a mix between a scavenger hunt, escape room, and a walking tour. It’s a bit like The Da Vinci Code – it’s about using clues hidden in the city’s architecture and magical objects to solve a mystery. It’s an outdoor escape game like no other and should definitely be included in your “top 10 things to do in Milan”!

You will discover all the places to see in Milan. For sure, the best tour of Milan! No app or phone is required – we think treasure hunts are more fun with real treasure maps, locks, and beautiful pieces. 

In Renaissance Milan, a plague is killing tens of thousands. The people are rioting and accusing their neighbors of spreading the plague in a wave of mass hysteria. You are the Captain of Justice tasked with finding out the plague’s source and stopping it. Do you have what it takes?

  • You will meet the Game Master to pick up a backpack containing all the materials you need to play: treasure maps, boxes, and beautiful tools
  • Follow an ancient treasure map as you explore Milan, discovering unmissable sites and monuments in the town.
  • Solve escape room like puzzles as you explore Milan’s main attractions and have fun with your friends or family on a holiday, bachelorette party, or weekend away. If you only have one day in Milan, this is the way to see it!
  • Learn true stories about the history of the town

We never mix strangers in the same group, so you will only play with the people in your booking. 

Are you a curious and adventurous spirit? Are you looking for fun things to do in Milan? Then Milan’s best scavenger hunt is something for you!  They are a great idea for a family visit to Milan, a date with someone special, a birthday party, or an event with your team.

The games were made for adults, but are a very fun thing to do with kids or teenagers too. Kids ages 6 and older can play when accompanied by an adult. 

This game is the most fun thing to do in Milan! Whether you only have one day to visit or have visited many times, you are sure to discover something new. Based on an amazing true story of the city’s most infamous lovers, this game will take you past top sites and have you laughing with your friends as you race to solve the mystery. Along the way, you’ll learn real stories and explore secret corners hidden in this mysterious  place! The best tour of Milan.

The game starts and ends at the Impossible Society, Corso di Porta Ticinese, 107, 20123 Milano MI, Italy. The route covers approximately 3km and passes by five key sites in the city.

Contact us on WhatsApp or if you have any further questions, you can always send us an email at info@mystery.city

The Treasure Trail

This is the route you’ll explore as you uncover Milan’s secrets. You can race the clock or take your time: it’s totally up to you!

  • The Impossible Society

    Visit our Secret Headquarters near the Porta Ticinese to pick up the game and start your adventure

  • Colonne di San Lorenzo

    Head to the first location and use the magical tools to find hidden clues around this famous square.

  • Piazza Mentana

    Discover secret plaques around the Piazza Mentana to pick up your next clues.

  • Piazza dei Mercanti

    Snap some pictures of the Duomo as you visit one of the most intricate, history filled squares of Milan.

  • Sant'Allessandro

    Explore the area around one of Milan's iconic churches and grab a snack from one of the amazing trattoria nearby.

  • Sant'Eustorgio

    Solve the mystery and discover one of Milan's hidden gems - the church where the three wise men are supposedly buried!

  • The Impossible Society

    Return the game materials and collect your prize!

€22 per Adult

€12 per Child

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