About this tour
Solve riddles and chase Florence's shadiest stories across two hours. This guided treasure hunt starts on Via Cavour and winds through backstreets, hidden courtyards, and under the Ponte Vecchio's arches, hunting for a legendary lost silver coin. You'll decrypt clues tied to real Florentine histories—coded messages on building faces, smuggled wine windows, tales of lovers punished by stone and iron. The route doubles as a crash course in the city's darker chapters, led by someone who knows where the stories live. Gelato included.
Highlights
- Hunt for a centuries-missing silver coin through central Florence
- Decode riddles tied to actual Medici-era secrets and legends
- Access hidden courtyards and passages most tourists miss
- Hear the violent backstories carved into Renaissance facades
- End at Ponte Vecchio after solving the final clue
- Included gelato break mid-walk
What to expect
Expect two hours of steady walking through tight Florentine streets, with your guide stopping to explain each puzzle before revealing the next waypoint. You'll be deciphering clues that reference real historical events—family feuds, forbidden relationships, architectural codes—rather than pure fiction. The hunt moves at a conversational pace, with pauses to absorb details on buildings and piazzas. Children stay engaged because the riddles are genuine puzzles, not just storytelling. The route is buggy-friendly and flat enough for most fitness levels, though cobblestones dominate.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes; cobblestones are relentless. Bring water—the gelato helps but isn't a substitute. The hunt works rain or shine. Meet your guide on Via Cavour; no hotel pickups are included. Children must have an adult throughout.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.