Cold Case Zero in Alexandria: A Director Zero Investigation
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Unlock · $9.99Staying a few days in Alexandria, VA? All 4 Alexandria, VA quests for $39.99 · pays for itself by quest #5. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
37-67 mins
You will walk
2100 steps
Total distance
1.6 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Gadsbys Tavern whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Gadsbys Tavern and see where you land on the Alexandria, VA leaderboard.
Highlights
A concise walk around one of America's most historic cities combined with an exciting story about one its most enduring legends.
Start and end at Gadsbys Tavern, where George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were known to dine and socialize.
Ratings and Reviews
9 ratings
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A note from Ryan Taylor
“I'm a world traveler of 52 countries, living in 3 throughout my life. I have a BA and MA in Urban Studies and love nothing more than "reading" cities as I explore them. I'm thrilled to present my multiple series of Questo tours to all players.”
The mission: Your story in Alexandria, VA
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN ALEXANDRIA, VA
A detective-style mission through Alexandria, VA
Cold Case Zero in Alexandria: A Director Zero Investigation is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.
The route starts at Gadsbys Tavern and finishes at Gadsbys Tavern over 1.6 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 52 min; 1.6 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English.
