Treasure Hunt Ferrara
Feel the thrill of the unknown and the pull of centuries-old stories as a team embarks on an unforgettable treasure hunt through Ferrara. The CityHunters treasure hunt is more than a pulse-raising adventure; it is an ideal opportunity for a team building experience in Ferrara, revealing hidden corners of the city while forging stronger collaboration among colleagues.
An adventure amid historic backdrops
The treasure hunt sets off from the Palazzo comunale or another central meeting point in Ferrara, placing participants right in the city’s historic heart. Ferrara’s Renaissance architecture and layered past provide an elegant stage for a team building event. Wandering the cobbled streets, teams will encounter the Ferrara Cathedral, its striking façade and long history quietly setting the scene for the challenges ahead.
History and riddles at every turn
From there the route leads to the imposing Castello Estense, a stronghold that speaks of the Este family’s influence and the city’s storied past. Its towers and moat are impressive, but the real draw is the series of puzzles and tasks waiting to be solved. Each answer nudges the group closer to the goal while sharpening communication and cooperation in the most enjoyable way.
The city as a playground for teamwork
Ferrara is tailor-made for a team building experience. The itinerary can weave past the geometric façade of Palazzo dei Diamanti, through the serenity of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, and beside the decorative reliefs of Palazzo Schifanoia, offering a variety of settings that inspire creativity. Teams will decode clues and tackle challenges that demand shared problem-solving, turning a company outing to Ferrara into a memorable bonding exercise.
A feast for the senses
Along the treasure hunt there’s also time to sample local flavors. Pause for a taste of Salama da sugo or the beloved Coppia Ferrarese bread, culinary signatures that recharge teams for the next leg of the route. These treats are perfect accompaniments for a company summer party or a department celebration and add a delicious local touch to the day.
An unforgettable experience for the whole team
The CityHunters treasure hunt in Ferrara is more than a game; it offers a fresh perspective on the city while strengthening ties among colleagues. Whether included as part of a company outing or organized as its own team building event, this experience will engage employees and foster a lasting sense of unity. Let Ferrara’s charm lead the way and create a team building experience in Ferrara that will be remembered long after the final clue is solved.
- Participants use their own smartphones
- Flexibility through self-organization
- 10 riddle locations
- Support chat during the tour
- Picture gallery of the event
- Team chat
- Real-time leaderboard
How the event works
1. Preparation
- Beforehand, all participants install the app on their smartphones
- Teams are formed in advance or on site (max. 7 people)
- Each team’s leader starts the tour and invites the other participants
2. Let’s go!
- From tour start, our team guide is available via chat
- Teams choose their first puzzle location
- They navigate easily via the map view
- Up to 10 challenges await at notable spots around the city
3. City exploration
- Along the route, teams discover the city
- At each puzzle location, they solve tasks and earn points
- Each team member receives individual challenges in addition to the shared tasks
- Digital networking via real-time leaderboard and team chat
4. Finale
- After completing all tasks, the app guides teams safely back to the start
- A self-organized award ceremony can take place here
- Afterwards, you’ll find all photos in a protected online gallery
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- Offer within 90 minutes
Our FAQs provide answers to the most common questions
We organize our team events for you on your desired date, 365 days a year. To see if your preferred date is still available, request your non-binding offer . You can freely choose your event start time between 9 am and 8 pm.
For our full-service team events, both on-site support by our guides and the provision of all materials are included, so you don’t have to worry about anything in advance. The only exception is our smartphone tours. For these, you use your own smartphones and benefit from in-app chat support that we provide free of charge.
The start and end point in Ferrara is: Municipio. Click for a map view. The blue-shaded area marks our event area where our team event tasks and puzzles are located. For our Geocaching and iPad tours, you can choose your own start and end points within this area. This is not possible for smartphone tours.
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