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Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game

You've just stolen Edward Hopper's Nighthawks from the Art Institute of Chicago. Now you have to disappear into the city before anyone notices.

This self-guided walking tour of Eastside Chicago takes you through Millennium Park, past Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Pritzker Pavilion, and Buckingham Fountain, as you try to blend in as an ordinary tourist while making a very illegal hand-off.

As you walk through Chicago's most iconic public spaces, the art around you starts to ask a question you weren't prepared for. Perfect for art lovers, thrill-seekers, and first-time visitors, this Chicago escape game and walking tour will leave you seeing the city, and public art, differently.
⚡ Instant🛡 Money-back⏱ 1–2 hrs🧩 14 puzzles
🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English
Top rated4.73186 reviews
$12.99

per player · one-time · yours forever

An evening of adventure for less than two coffees

How many players?
1

Each player races on their own phone.

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Start whenever you like
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Full refund until you start playing · 14 stops · 1–2 hrs · 3.4 km

Staying a few days in Chicago? All 8 Chicago quests for $39.99 — pays for itself by quest #4. See the City Pass

Places you will visit

14

It will take you

80-110 mins

You will walk

4470 steps

Total distance

3.4 km

Highlights

    - Steal Edward Hopper's Nighthawks from the Art Institute and try to hand it off to your fence without getting caught - Explore Millennium Park's greatest landmarks: Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Pritzker Pavilion, Lurie Garden, and Buckingham Fountain - Discover the artists who shaped Chicago's identity, from Louis Sullivan and Lorado Taft to Frank Gehry and Anish Kapoor - Follow the moral arc of a first-time thief who rediscovers why public art belongs to everyone

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.

Invite your whole crew — 2 friends or 200, split into teams.

Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.

Final leaderboard

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The mission: Your story in Chicago

You just pulled off your first heist.

Walking out of the Art Institute of Chicago with Edward Hopper's Nighthawks in your messenger bag was the hard part. Now you need to disappear into the city.

You assume the casual demeanor of just another tourist. No one suspects a thing. If you can stay cool and make the hand-off to your fence, you'll be wealthy in an instant.

But as you move through one of the most beautiful public spaces in America, surrounded by art that belongs to everyone, something begins to nag at you.

Maybe on your walk, you'll rediscover what makes it all worth protecting in the first place.

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

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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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.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Ratings and Reviews

4.73

186 ratings

5 Stars
78%
4 Stars
16%
3 Stars
6%
2 Stars
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UKDiva

21 Jun 2026

us

05 Jun 2026
Really fun. we just started to late.

Paul Prickett

31 May 2026

Dale Mitchell

03 May 2026

Jason

03 May 2026

Beat the best: Top Chicago explorers

Sharon LeeExplorer
4200 XP
Vincent Cavin
Vincent CavinSeeker
4200 XP
NRookie
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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

Affordable per-group pricing

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

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