Cortona Scavenger Hunt: Piazza & Panorama: The Repubblica-to-Ramparts Quest
Two hours. One epic Cortona adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Cortona you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Cortona. This top rated Cortona Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.11 miles and has 8 stops.
Activity Info: Piazza & Panorama: The Repubblica-to-Ramparts Quest
Step into the heart of Cortona on a walking tour that reveals historic landmarks like Palazzo Comunale, ancient gates, and the mighty Fortress of Girifalco. Solve riddles, answer trivia, and snap creative photos as you uncover hidden gems and fascinating local stories at every stop. Compete for top scores on the leaderboard while enjoying interactive challenges perfect for families, friends, or team building. This self-guided city exploration offers a unique way to experience Cortona's charm and history at your own pace.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Porta SantAgostino
Feel the past closing in around you beneath the arch of Porta SantAgostino. Here, the stones speak of medieval feuds, secret comings and goings, and the never-ending watch for visitors from the wild west.
Volta a botte di via Guelfa
Down winding via Guelfa hides a vaulted little marvel from medieval masons of old. This archway, cool and shadowed, sets the stage for stories of secret meetings and practical city life.
Mura Etrusche
Step beside the enduring stones of the Mura Etrusche, relics of an era when enigmatic Etruscans ruled Cortona. These weathered walls set the perfect mood for unraveling the ancient secrets that lie deep in the city's foundations.
Porta Santa Maria
Pass through this ancient gateway to step from the modern bustle into Cortona's old-world charm. Porta Santa Maria stands guard over stories of travelers, merchants, and city defenders. Feel the pulse of two millennia under your feet as you cross it's threshold.
Palazzo Comunale
No visit to this Tuscan hill town is complete without basking in the authority of the Palazzo Comunale. It commands the center of Cortona like a grand master, inviting you to imagine council meetings, festivals, and far-reaching decrees from it's storied halls.
Piazza della Repubblica
Let us meander beneath the clock tower and across the bustling Piazza della Repubblica, where centuries of history pulse just beneath the stones. This is the social soul of Cortona, buzzing with stories of commerce and celebration. Imagine the echoes of ancient forums and festive markets with each step you take.
Porta Colonia
Let the northern winds and echoes of long-lost travelers greet you as you encounter Porta Colonia. This gateway whispers tales of mountain paths, ancient roads, and the constant hunger for adventure.
Fortress of Girifalco
Cortona stands proud beneath it's great crown: the mighty Fortress of Girifalco, high on the summit above the city. Ready for commanding views, ramparts loaded with history, and tales of noble intrigue, this is the perfect place to kick off a grand adventure through ancient stones.
How the Cortona Scavenger Hunt works
Explore Cortona like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.
Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Cortona, Italy
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.79 KM (1.11 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
Earn The Cortona Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Cortona leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!
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Do you have what it takes to be a Cortona Scavenger Hunt champion?
Reviews for Cortona Scavenger Hunt: Piazza & Panorama: The Repubblica-to-Ramparts Quest
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman