Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game
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Places you will visit
14
It will take you
80-110 mins
You will walk
4470 steps
Total distance
3.4 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to The Art Institute of Chicago whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 14 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Fountain of the Great Lakes and see where you land on the Chicago leaderboard.
Highlights
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Founders Wall
Flying Dragon
BP Pedestrian Bridge
Cloud Gate
Crown Fountain
The Art Institute of Chicago
Ratings and Reviews
188 ratings
Gomiwa
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Paul Prickett
Dale Mitchell
Made by Chris Mathews
Chris Mathews created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
The mission: Your story in Chicago
Beat the best: Top Chicago explorers
Good to know before you play
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents
Frequently asked questions
Is Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game self-guided?
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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 CHICAGO
A detective-style mission through Chicago
Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game 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 The Art Institute of Chicago and finishes at Fountain of the Great Lakes over 3.4 km, with 14 challenge locations. Typical duration: 95 min; 3.4 km walking route; 14 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.
