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Trieste Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

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Trieste, Italy
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On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
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Overview

The Best Way to Discover Trieste: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a famous Trieste coffee at a historic café or enjoy the sea breeze at the pier and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.

The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.

Learn the history/legends of each site.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: Ponte Rosso, Piazza del Ponte Rosso, Wind Rose, Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi, (Piazza Unità d'Italia), Piazza della Borsa, Roman Theatre, Parco della Rimembranza, Castello di San Giusto, and Cattedrale di San Giusto.

What's Included

  • Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at starting location.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • World City Trail App: Download app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Max 15 people per booking in Trieste. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Roma
34132 Trieste TS, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at Ponte Rosso for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere.

Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 3.1km walk (~46 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the Unity of Italy Square or the Roman Theatre to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~2.5 hours on average, depending on your pace, visits, and breaks.

Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break or to explore a site and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.

Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history at sites like the San Giusto Castle. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 6 languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES. Note: Outdoor-only; internet required.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Trieste Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-178424P140

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at starting location.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • World City Trail App: Download app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Max 15 people per booking in Trieste. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.

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