Explore Boston.

Discover Boston through local stories and clues hidden in the places around you. Pick a walking adventure and explore at your own pace.

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A city walk. With a plot twist.

Don’t just visit Boston. Play it.

Turn a walk into an adventure with the Questo app. Follow a story, explore real places and solve puzzles along the way.

Boston
Real streets. Unexpected discoveries.
  • Find places worth noticing

    Look closer at landmarks and corners you might otherwise walk past.

  • Step into a story

    Uncover local stories or take on a fictional mission. You choose the adventure.

  • Solve it together

    Follow clues, connect the dots and share that “we got it!” moment.

Guided by the appPause when you likeYour own people
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Places to discover in Boston

Follow clues through real places and discover the stories behind them. Here’s a glimpse of Boston.

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Boston5 quests. One pass.

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More of Boston. More stories to take home.

Get 5 included quests in one pass. Discover places, follow stories and solve puzzles at your own pace.

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The people behind the places

Your city has stories. Meet its storytellers.

Discover Boston through the eyes of the people creating its quests. Their curiosity becomes your next adventure.

From an idea to a quest you can play
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Quests are reviewed and play-tested before they become paid experiences.

Your city. Your stories. Someone’s next adventure.

Know a corner of Boston worth discovering? Build a quest, earn when people play, and help turn your city into a playground.

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Boston, measured on foot.

Explore its stories, places and walking data, and see how Boston compares with other cities.

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Where next?

Find a city nearby to play with your family and friends.

A walk with a plot twist

Look up.
Lean in.
Play along.

Find a quest. Follow clues in the app. Discover the city as you play.

  1. 1

    Choose your quest

    Pick a city, a story and your language.

  2. 2

    Explore and solve

    Follow the app. Find clues in the streets.

  3. 3

    Go at your pace

    Stop for coffee. Pick up where you left off.

A taste of the challenge
01 / Word riddle

Name the creature.

I’m a majestic beast, swift and bold,
In fields of green, my tale unfolds.

A noble creature, with hooves that prance,
A symbol of freedom in every glance.

I can move swiftly, by day or night,
Chasing the wind, my spirit takes flight.

Though I may be pure, like snow, of course,
Can you guess what I am with my grace and force?

Before you head out

Your Boston questions.

What can I do in Boston with Questo?
Browse outdoor city games built around Boston. Each quest has its own route and story: follow clues, solve puzzles, and discover the city as you play.
How many outdoor city games are available in Boston?
Questo currently lists 18 outdoor city games in Boston. Browse the collection to compare stories, routes, and access options.
Is there a murder mystery game in Boston?
Yes. Questo has murder mystery quests set on the real streets of Boston: follow the clues, question the evidence, and solve the case at your own pace. No actors, no booking, start whenever you like.
Is there a scavenger hunt in Boston?
Yes. Questo's scavenger and treasure hunts take you across Boston clue by clue, from famous landmarks to hidden corners. Play solo or as a team, starting whenever you like.
Do I need to book an activity in Boston in advance?
Most Questo quests can be started when you are ready. Select a quest to check its route and access options before you play.
Looking for something romantic or date-nighty in Boston—what should we do?

Try Murder Mystery: Solve the Case in Boston. Walk through gaslit alleys, stroll by the waterfront, maybe pause in the North End for pasta or coffee, all while solving a murder plot together. Way more fun than just dinner.

What are the must-see Boston landmarks I’ll hit in these quests?

Expect places like Massachusetts State House, Boston Common, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Old North Church, Acorn Street. Plus hidden alleys and historic bits people often miss.

Do I need to reserve ahead or can I just start spontaneously?

Spontaneous is totally fine. There’s no guide or fixed start time. Just open the app, pick your quest, go to the start, and you’re off.

Will locals still discover things they didn’t know?

Absolutely. Even people born here say they learn new legends, see old architecture details, hidden plaques, small museums or spots behind buildings they’ve walked by a hundred times.

What makes a quest better than just walking around with a guidebook?

Instead of simply reading facts, you’re in an interactive story—solving clues, unlocking hidden corners, and seeing Boston through fresh eyes.

About the destination

About Boston

Boston packs four centuries of American history into a city compact enough to cover on foot, and Questo gives you a reason to look past the obvious. With 18 self-guided city games here, you can follow clues through cobblestone streets, solve puzzles at real landmarks, and piece together stories that most visitors walk straight past.

The city rewards close attention. Beacon Hill's gas-lit alleys and Federal row houses feel frozen in the 1820s, while the North End brings tight Italian streets and the smell of fresh-baked pastry. Cross the river and Cambridge adds a different energy entirely, mixing Nobel laureates, protest history, and bookshop-lined squares.

Quest themes span the full range: a Mafia mission through the North End, a record-breaking tour of historical Boston, and a detective hunt tracing one of the city's most notorious cold cases. The games lead past Copley Square, Boston Common, the Massachusetts State House, and Union Oyster House, the oldest restaurant in the country.

Two tips worth knowing: the Freedom Trail is free to walk without a guide, and the side streets off Hanover in the North End (Salem Street, Prince Street) have smaller Italian trattorias with shorter waits and lower prices than the main drag. Boston suits history fans, mystery lovers, and anyone who prefers exploring with a puzzle in hand over following a group.

Questo's Boston quests are rated 4.54★ across 130 player reviews. Pick a quest, start when you're ready, and let the city tell its own story.
Your Boston story starts outside.Let’s explore.

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