Solve the Case: Self-Guided Mystery Puzzle Walk in Philadelphia

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Play a city exploration game where you search your surroundings for ways to solve fun challenges and puzzles that reveal amazing places and stories in the Old City of Philadelphia. There is no guide involved, you just follow an app and play at your own pace.

Each challenge will lead you to the next place by providing you with exact directions on screen. As you solve the challenge, the story of that place is unlocked. And the next location is revealed.

Highlights:
Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.
Tour cobblestoned streets and burial grounds in one of America’s most haunted cities.
Adventure through Philadelphia’s sprawling, photo-worthy Independence Mall.

If you are part of a group, one person can purchase access for everybody by selecting the total number of people. All group members will be able to play the city game on their smartphones. Alternatively, each person can purchase their own ticket.

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What's Included

Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
Free for Kids
This experience is permanently available, 24/7, every day of the year.
Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection for this while exploring

A physical tour guide

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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

End point

Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

You will be guided step by step to Reading Terminal Market by the Questo app. Follow the instructions closely and you'll get here.

What To Expect

Spruce Street Harbor Park (Pass By)

The Spruce Street Harbor Park is an urban beach located in Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Open during the summer, the place features a boardwalk along the Delaware River with a beachfront atmosphere.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

Elfreth's Alley (Pass By)

Elfreth's Alley is a historic street in Philadelphia, dating back to 1703. There are 32 houses on the street, which were built between 1703 and 1836. The Elfreth's Alley Museum is located at #124 and 126. The alley is a National Historic Landmark.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

Penn's Landing (Pass By)

Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.Located near Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Hilton Penn's Landing, Paddle Penn's Landing is a unique afternoon adventure with family and friends

Second Bank of the United States (Pass By)

The Second Bank of the United States, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the second federally authorized Hamiltonian national bank in the United States during its 20-year charter from February 1816 to January 1836.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

Independence Hall (Pass By)

The Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

Christ Church (Pass By)

Christ Church was founded in 1695 as the first parish of the Church of England in Pennsylvania. The current Christ Church building was constructed between 1727 and 1744, taking the church from a small brick-and-wood structure to a grand example of Georgian architecture.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

Benjamin Franklin's Grave (Pass By)

Benjamin Franklin and his wife, Deborah, are buried here, as is the man who dug their grave. Christ Church, located three blocks away, acquired this burial ground “on the outskirts of town” in 1719 after its churchyard cemetery was full.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

National Constitution Center (Pass By)

The National Constitution Center is a nonprofit institution devoted to the Constitution of the United States.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

Liberty Bell Center (Pass By)

The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

Philadelphia Chinatown (Pass By)

Philadelphia's Chinatown was born in 1870 with a laundry at 913 Race Street, owned by Lee Fong, one of the many sojourners who fled anti-Chinese sentiment in the west and relocated east to form small “bachelor societies” in many cities.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

Reading Terminal Market (Pass By)

Reading Terminal Market opened its doors in 1893. The new Market was approximately 78,000 square feet and held nearly 800 spaces for merchants, each positioned in six foot stalls. The Market was laid out in a grid system similar to the streets of Philadelphia. There were twelve aisles and four avenues.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia (Pass By)

The African American Museum in Philadelphia, founded in 1976, is the first institution built by a major U.S. city to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage and culture of African-Americans.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

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Additional Info

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
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Solve the Case: Self-Guided Mystery Puzzle Walk in Philadelphia?

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 (EST). Read more Apr 2025