North End Boston: Mafia Mission
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Places you will visit
11
It will take you
132-162 mins
You will walk
3680 steps
Total distance
2.8 km
Highlights
Explore the site where over two million gallons of molasses once poured through Boston’s streets.
Walk the city’s oldest wharf, where America’s earliest settlers walked centuries before.
Pay tribute to every saint in a beautiful shrine off the beaten path.
Learn the history of the North End’s unknown immigrants.
Bring your crew
Race to the finish.
Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.
Adventure
Your pace, no timer
Escape
Beat the clock
Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.
Final leaderboard
The mission: Your story in Boston
You’re a local investigative reporter hoping to land your first big piece in The Boston Globe. You’ve discovered a scandal in the North End, where a famous Italian mafia family is allegedly in cahoots with a well-known local politician. But the proof lies in several incriminating documents the mafia hid in the neighborhood.
You’ve made it your mission to find all of the clues that may lead to the documents and get your first big break. But mafia enforcers have found out you’re on the trail...
North End context
An immigrant neighborhood behind the fictional mafia mission
Boston’s North End changed with successive immigrant communities and became strongly associated with Italian American life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its dense streets also appear in the city’s organized-crime history, but this quest does not reenact one documented case. The gangster mission is fictional; the neighborhood, immigrant history and landmarks between the Greenway and Hanover Street are real.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.
Ratings and Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
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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-$40 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-$40 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 |
