School trip to Washington, DC: a city quest for your class.

Six to eight teams, one phone each, 60 to 120 minutes on foot. €5 per pupil, teachers free.

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More than 3,000 classes and groups have played Questo together.

  • 20 quests for schools
  • ages 8 to 18
  • start points shown in the app
  • 1 to 5 km
Washington, DC, where a class plays a Questo quest on foot
A group of teenagers on a quest in the old town of SighișoaraPlaying in Sighișoara

What teachers and students say

More than 3,000 classes and groups have played Questo together.

We are a group of language students and we played the game with our teacher: a great and fun way to practise, and learn interesting stuff about our city that we didn't know.
A language class and their teacherAlgeciras, 2023★★★★★
Perfect with a group of A Level pupils. Loved it.
A teacher with an A Level groupLyon, 2025★★★★★

Quests for classes

Quests a class can play in Washington, DC

Washington, DC on foot, as a game. Teams of 3 to 5 pupils follow a story on one phone and solve a puzzle at every stop. Each quest takes 60 to 120 minutes, so a class can play one in the morning and a second after lunch.

Teams, supervision and logistics

  • Teams and supervision

    Teams of 3 to 5 pupils, one phone per team with the Questo app and mobile data.

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    A shared power bank per team is useful on a two-quest day.

  • Suggested ratio

    One adult with every two teams for ages 8 to 11, one adult per three teams from 11 up, with agreed meeting points along the route.

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    Teachers and chaperones play free.

  • Getting there

    Start points are squares, stations and landmarks in Washington, DC; each quest card above names its own.

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    Check the quest page for any stop that needs a ticket.

  • Wet weather

    The quests can be played in the rain.

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    If the weather ruins the day, the class can replay for free within 30 days.

What they learn

Local history

The events and people behind the landmarks of Washington, DC, told on the spot where they happened.

Geography and map skills

Following a route on a map, estimating distance and time, finding the way with landmarks.

Languages

Many quests are available in several languages, so a language class can play in the language it studies.

Teamwork and oracy

Every clue is answered by the team, so pupils argue a case and agree before they lock in an answer.

Price and terms

€5 per student.

No minimum group, no time slot.

  • Pay by card when you choose a quest: €5 per student, as many as you need
  • Or ask for an invoice and pay by bank transfer
  • Free teacher preview from home
  • Rain on the day: replay free within 30 days
  • Teachers and chaperones play free

A class of 30 on one quest: €150.

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Prefer to pay by bank transfer?

Tell us the quest or city, the class size and the dates. We send an invoice to the school.

We reply by email from finance@questoapp.com.

Teacher FAQ

Questions about Washington, DC

How much does a school trip with Questo cost in Washington, DC?
€5 per pupil per quest, by card or by invoice to the school. Teachers and chaperones play for free. A class of 30 on two quests pays €300 in total.
Which quests in Washington, DC suit primary school pupils?
The quests marked Ages 8+ above. Every quest shows the youngest class it suits; older classes can play any quest marked for a younger age too. Quests with dark or adult themes are not on the school list at all.
Do we need to book a time slot in Washington, DC?
No. Quests have no departure times. Pay €5 per pupil and each team starts when it reaches the start point, on the day that suits the class.
Can the teacher try the quest first?
Yes. Teachers can play the quest from home for free before the trip, to check the route, the story and the puzzles for their class.
What if it rains on the day in Washington, DC?
The quests can be played in the rain. If the weather ruins the day, the class can replay for free within 30 days.
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