Outdoor Things to Do in Philadelphia

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

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What people have to say about quests in Philadelphia?

4.5

Based on 594+ Local Reviews

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Christie

Ghost Hunt in Philadelphia

we had a really great time

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Caroline

Ben Franklin's Murder Mystery Tour! - Philadelphia

fun.

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Nadir Wardlaw

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Washington Square West, Philadelphia

A great way to spend Father’s Day.

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Regina Fiore

Lucky Treasure Hunt: The Golden Shamrock in Philadelphia

I had a surprisingly breathtaking experience (and I was already super excited to participate!) I’d recommend it to nearly all of my friends or family when they come to visit. 8/7%

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Nae nae

The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, Center City

this was an amazing experience

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FeLa

The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, Center City

fun!

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Kellz

The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, Center City

This was our first time. We had a BALL!

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GiGi

The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, Center City

is was good.

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suebrue

The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, PA

Really Fun!

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Michele

The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, PA

Fun with the family!

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Ditch the Boring Dates: 3 Unforgettable Missions in Philadelphia for Couples

Skip the repetitive coffee dates. Solve clues together and explore the city.

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Ways to explore Philadelphia with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real Philadelphia landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

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As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

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For a spooky twist

Prefer chills over clues? Some Philadelphia quests lean into haunted history and dark legends after dusk.

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As a murder mystery

Play detective — investigate suspects, follow the evidence, and crack the case as you explore Philadelphia.

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in Philadelphia work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in Philadelphia, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in Philadelphia?
Questo currently offers 21 self-guided walking tours in Philadelphia. Prices start from $5.25 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in Philadelphia in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring Philadelphia at your own pace.

Discover Philadelphia on foot with Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow clues past Independence Hall, through the cobblestoned lanes of Old City, and into the street art corridors of South Philly. Revolutionary history and modern grit, walk at your own pace.

About Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, Questo turns a walk through the United States into a self-guided city game. Pick one of 22 active Questo quests, follow clues on your phone, solve puzzles, and unlock a story as you move from stop to stop. There is no guide to meet and no fixed start time, so you can begin when the day works for you. Philadelphia works well for travelers who want more than a checklist of sights. Each quest gives you a route, a reason to look closer, and small challenges that make the city feel interactive. Use the game as a playful way to plan time around local places such as Chinatown Philadelphia, Penns Landing Philadelphia, and Elfreths Alley. It suits couples, families, groups of friends, and solo explorers who like flexible outdoor activities. Choose several story routes, pause whenever you want, and turn time in Philadelphia into a walk with a plot.