Dark Side Of Palermo Quest the Mafia Experience
Overview
Palermo’s sunlit streets hide a darker truth - and you’re here to expose it. As Nico Impastato, an investigative journalist haunted by your father’s silencing, you’ve spent your life chasing the secrets of Sicily’s most feared organization. Now, a missing informant may hold the final key - but he’s vanished.
In this self-guided walking quest, you’ll retrace his final steps through Palermo’s old town. Your phone becomes your dossier: guiding you to hidden symbols, whispered messages, and real places tied to the city’s mafia past. Solve 13 location-based puzzles, follow cryptic clues, and unlock fragments of truth that history tried to bury.
What makes this tour unique? It’s an immersive crime mystery that blends storytelling and reality, turning Palermo into a living investigation you walk through.
Perfect for curious minds, fans of thrillers, or families and couples who want to uncover something deeper together.
What's Included
- Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- 24/7 customer care.
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
- Entry to attractions not needed to complete the activity (Optional and Personal Expenses).
Meeting Location
Via Vittorio Emanuele
90133 Palermo PA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This activity offers self-guided, interactive walking tours that transform cities into real-life adventure games. Using your phone, you'll follow clues, solve puzzles, and unlock local stories as you explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Each quest blends elements of escape rooms, treasure hunts, and immersive storytelling - perfect for couples, families, friends, or solo adventurers.
Whether you're into mystery, history, or simply exploring in a fun and unique way, Questo turns sightseeing into a playful, memory-making experience. No tour guide needed - start anytime, pause when you like, and enjoy the city at your own pace.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Bring a charged smartphone.
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Activity code: C-107194P461
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