Discover Rome Scavenger Hunt
Discover the eternal city with a one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt. Stand inside the Colosseum, toss a coin in the Trevi, walk the Forum and chase the perfect gelato. Rome is your playground for the day.
Stops on this hunt
The geo-tagged checkpoints that anchor this route. You can rearrange, replace or remove any stop after using the template.
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Colosseum
Navigate to the Colosseum and check in once you can see the arches looming over you.
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Roman Forum
Navigate to the Roman Forum and check in.
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Trevi Fountain
Navigate to the Trevi Fountain and check in.
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Pantheon
Navigate to the Pantheon at Piazza della Rotonda and check in.
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Vatican / St. Peter's
Navigate toward Vatican City and St. Peter's Square. Check in.
Challenges (19)
Rome kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typical Roman backdrop (a fountain, a vespa, a marble column) and take a group photo with everyone striking a heroic Caesar pose.
Checkpoint: Colosseum
Navigate to the Colosseum and check in once you can see the arches looming over you.
Gladiator pose Colosseum
In front of the Colosseum: take a group photo with the team striking gladiator poses (fighting stance, swords up, war faces).
Trivia: Colosseum year
In which year was the Colosseum officially completed (around 80 AD is accepted)?
Answers: 80 / 80 AD / 80AD / 79 / 81
Checkpoint: Roman Forum
Navigate to the Roman Forum and check in.
Forum philosopher pose
In or beside the Roman Forum: take a photo where the team poses as Roman senators in mid-debate. Togas optional, hand gestures essential.
Checkpoint: Trevi Fountain
Navigate to the Trevi Fountain and check in.
Trevi coin toss
At the Trevi Fountain: each person tosses a coin over their left shoulder with their right hand (the proper way). Take a video of the team tossing in unison.
Trivia: Trevi coin tradition
Tradition says throwing one coin into the Trevi guarantees what?
Answers: return to Rome / return / come back to Rome / returning to Rome
Checkpoint: Pantheon
Navigate to the Pantheon at Piazza della Rotonda and check in.
Pantheon oculus look-up
Step inside the Pantheon (free entry usually) and take a photo of the team looking straight up through the famous oculus opening.
Checkpoint: Vatican / St. Peter's
Navigate toward Vatican City and St. Peter's Square. Check in.
St. Peter's Square pose
On St. Peter's Square: take a group photo with the dome and colonnades visible. Strike a quiet, reverent pose.
Gelato moment
Find a gelateria (real Italian, not soft serve), buy gelato for the team and take a photo of everyone licking at the same time.
Trivia: Seven hills
Rome is famously built on a specific number of hills. How many?
Answers: 7 / seven
Local Romano tip
Convince a Roman to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.
Vespa or scooter pose
Find a parked Vespa or scooter and take a team photo around it (do not climb on without permission). Channel Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday.
Skyline cheers Rome
Find a rooftop bar or hilltop view (Pincio, Aventine, a cafe terrace), grab a drink and take a group toast photo.
Rome finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Roman spot (a piazza, a fountain, a sunset view) and take an amazing group photo. Roma!