
Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt worth booking?
Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt is a 2-hour experience in Perugia, Italy, from $6 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $6 per person
Perugia sits at the top of a hill with 2,500 years of history beneath its feet — and this hunt takes you through all of it. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Perugia on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Pass through the Arco Etrusco, a monumental gateway that has stood since the 3rd century BC • Seek out the Oratorio di San Bernardino, a Renaissance gem hidden behind one of Umbria's most ornate facades • Follow the Acquedotto medievale, a 13th-century aqueduct that now serves as an elevated walkway across the city Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Three millennia of history in one walk — and a scavenger hunt that makes every layer count.
What you get
About this experience
Perugia sits at the top of a hill with 2,500 years of history beneath its feet — and this hunt takes you through all of it. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Perugia on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Pass through the Arco Etrusco, a monumental gateway that has stood since the 3rd century BC • Seek out the Oratorio di San Bernardino, a Renaissance gem hidden behind one of Umbria's most ornate facades • Follow the Acquedotto medievale, a 13th-century aqueduct that now serves as an elevated walkway across the city Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Three millennia of history in one walk — and a scavenger hunt that makes every layer count.
What's included
Included
- Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
- Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
- Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
- Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
- Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
- Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
Not included
- Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
- Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
- This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Perugia
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- no, de, hi, sv, fi, ru, ko, pt, cmn, el, yue, en, it, fr, hu, es, cs, uk, ja, zh-CN, pl, da, ro, nl, tr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Explorial
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Do it:)
Loved it! I did it with my two kids, age 12 and 14, and it made a cultural experience a funny one! For them and for me as well :)
Response from the operator: What a lovely review, thank you! Exploring Perugia as a family and turning culture into fun – that's exactly what we love to hear. Sounds like you've got two great tour companions there :) Hope to see you all on another adventure soon, there are plenty more cities waiting to be explored! Your Explorial Team
via Tripadvisor
Great way to discover the city!
What a lucky find! We stumbled upon this self-guided tour of Perugia in the morning of our visit to the city, and we couldn't have been gladder for it. This is a great semi-structured way to visit the city. It took us through so many sights with great insights and historical anecdotes along the way. It's very easy to go through the visit on your own time and still stop along the way or divert from the scavenger hunt for a while to follow your own curiosity. I can't overstate how thrilled we were with this little unexpected find! We even combed the app for tours of different Umbrian cities throughout the rest of our stay. Would absolutely try more scavenger hunts through Explorial in future travels.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon in other cities. 😊
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Explorial, who run 119 experiences we rank across 90 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.7.
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Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Perugia.
How much does Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt cost?
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Prices start at $6 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Perugia usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Perugia is not rushed.
Is Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Perugia, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Perugia can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Perugia and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Perugia within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Perugia?
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On Outty we rank every Perugia experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Taste Perugia: The Original Perugia Food Tour (All-Inclusive), Taste Umbria: Full Meal Walking Tour in Perugia by Do Eat Better, Organic cooking class with a sommelier in an Olive and wine farm. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Perugia?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Perugia?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?
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Included: Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required); Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high; Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are; Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends; and Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as yo. Not included: Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you w; Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of th; and This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?
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Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt offered in?
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It is offered in Norwegian, German, Hindi, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Greek, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Czech, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish, Danish, Romanian, Dutch and Turkish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Perugia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Perugia. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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