
Shadows of Hoboken: The Syndicate Files

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⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.
🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 14 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Place des Abbesses, Montmartre.
🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.
🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
Places you will visit
14
It will take you
77-107 mins
You will walk
6570 steps
Total distance
5 km
Route you will explore
Starting point 80 River St
80 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USAFinish point Court Street & 3rd Street
Court St & 3rd St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USAAbout this quest
Hoboken is quiet on the surface—but beneath the charm, a dangerous syndicate hides in plain sight. As a seasoned detective, you’ve been building a case, and now you’re closer than ever.
Your informant has scattered encrypted thumb drives across the city, each holding critical evidence. But trust is fragile, and fear runs deep—they won’t hand over everything unless you prove you can solve the trail of riddles left behind.
Step into this real-world mystery, follow the clues, and expose the truth—one puzzle at a time. You’ll walk the streets of Hoboken, uncover secrets from past and present, and push your mind and teamwork to the limit. Bring a trusted partner. Your city needs you. The case won’t solve itself.
Highlights
Explore Hoboken and learn about the past and present of many sites.
Solve word puzzles to get clues to help you get information to take down a crime syndicate.
Enjoy your afternoon learning about Hoboken.
The mission: Your story in Hoboken
Your work is very dangerous and anyone helping you is in danger as well. You have an informant who has enough information to bring down the crime syndicate, but they are too afraid to just give you the information.
You are on a quest to find all the thumb drives that have the information you need. You will be solving puzzles that will help you get these devices that have documentation to bring down the crime syndicate.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Monroe Center
Firehouse Museum
City Hall
- Comfortable shoes are highly recommended!
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
- If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
- Route may be affected by temporary ongoing construction work
Ratings and Reviews
7 ratings
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
| 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 | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |