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Lugano city game: The Path of Secrets

created by Femke
copywriter, serial returnee to lake Lugano

26,00
per group (1-5 people)
play anytime within the next 3 months


What’s so magical about Lugano? Discover and experience the answer yourself. On this self-guided and playful city game through the historic centre of Lugano, you will follow the footsteps of Femke, our local creator in this Swiss city. Connect with the city by solving location-specific riddles and unlocking curious local stories.  Ready for an unforgettable adventure?
This playful discovery walk across Lugano sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and little(!) – details around you. Whether you know the city or have just started exploring, this treasure hunt through the historic centre of Lugano gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.

11 riddles.
2-2,5 hours. 4.3 km.

Start Campo Marzio parking
End the city game through Lugano where you’ve started it, on Campo Marzio

Local wonders you’ll discover on this city game Lugano: the path of secrets include:
Palazzo civico on the Piazza della Riforma
The impressive paintings by a pupil of Leonardo da Vinci
The famous Cancello sul Lago, where you can make an impressive shot over the lake and mountains
The medieval arcades in Via Nassa

Discover Lugano: the path of secrets city game

Discover the historic centre of Lugano and its lakeshore with this interactive city game! Experience a city adventure where each solution reveals unexpected hidden details and secret stories. Get surprised by this Swiss city and learn her best kept secrets. While solving fun riddles, you’ll see some of the most important monuments in Lugano. You’ll admire amongst others the Santa Maria degli Angioli church and the Palazzo dei Congressi. During the trail, we will also take you off the beaten path so you will get to see lesser known sights. When hunting for details that guide you through the streets in the old town of Lugano, you’ll learn things that are both interesting as well as fun to know. Find a blindfolded statue, look for a scenic gate that leads to nowhere and wander through a luxury shopping street without spending any money.

This route, designed by our local creator Femke, offers an authentic and unforgettable, low-budget experience in Lugano. While playing you will discover Lugano and the secrets of the historic centre. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a curious newcomer, this city game promises enjoyment for couples, groups of friends, and families alike. This discovery walk brings you to lesser-known areas in town that are worth to be seen.

Tips & Tricks

Play 7 days a week, during daylight hours.

You’ll receive an email with a link to your walk. The link to the walk is valid up to 3 months after the purchase. By tapping the play button your walk magically opens in your phone’s browser. No downloads. Super easy.

If it rains, take a break and wait for some sunshine, you can continue where you left off, or share the email with your teammates in case you run out of battery.

We recommend playing in a team of 1-5 people.

Check our frequently asked questions or read our terms & conditions.

1. Choose your game

All our trails are created by locals. Buy the one that intrigues you the most. After the purchase, you’ll receive a link to your game via email.

2. Ready, set, go!

Go to the game’s starting location indicated in the email (play anytime up to 3 months from the purchase). Tap the Play button and the game will magically open in your phone’s browser!

3. Find secrets

With each riddle solved, new cryptic directions will take you from one hidden gem to the next. You’ll unlock local stories and recommendations on your way too!

4. Win!

Play for the fastest time and get listed on our leaderboard. Or, take your time and share your best adventure photo using #secretcitytrails. Both might lead to a free game!