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City exploration game
New Orleans French Quarter: The Lost Treasure
4.42Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 131 min 1.9 km New Orleans App-guided
Play in
EnglishSpanish
The experience
About this quest
The heart of New Orleans beats strong in the French Quarter - but tonight, its history needs a hero. In New Orleans - Historic French Quarter, you awaken to find a priceless painting missing from the museum you guard.
With your boss away and no one else to turn to, it’s up to you to recover the treasure before the secret gets out. Follow real-world clues, solve puzzles hidden among the Quarter’s timeless streets, and uncover the truth one step at a time. Lace up your shoes, bring your friends or family, and dive into an unforgettable walking adventure through mystery, history, and connection.
The city’s past is calling - will you answer?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples, friends and families who want a French Quarter scavenger hunt rather than a history lecture will enjoy playing museum guard, chasing a missing painting from Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar past St. Louis Cathedral to Central Grocery and Deli. It takes just under two hours over 1.9 km and is at its best after dark. If you would rather quiz a live guide on dates and architecture, choose a guided tour.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Visit one of the oldest bars in America
Take in stunning Mississippi River views
Discover the history of New Orleans’ signature treat, the beignet
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
New Orleans
A · Start
941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
B · Finish
923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by NOLA Storyworks.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by NOLA StoryworksWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best at night
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a scavenger hunt in the French Quarter?
Yes. This is a self-guided puzzle walk through the French Quarter, played on your phone. You wake up as a museum guard with a priceless painting missing, then follow real-world clues across 10 stops, including the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square and Café du Monde.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar and finishes at Central Grocery and Deli, so it does not return to the start. On the way you pass the Danny Barker Birthplace, The Presbytère, the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum and Washington Artillery Park.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Most players take just under two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 1.9 km through the Quarter's streets. You can pause the game and pick it up again later if you want a break.
Can we play as a group, and is it suitable for kids?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the route. The quest is recommended for families, and it works best with children old enough to follow clues, help solve puzzles and walk for close to two hours.
Do we need to book a time slot?
No. There is no group to join and no guide to meet, so you can start whenever you like. The quest is tagged as best at night, so an evening start is a good choice if you want the Quarter at its most atmospheric.
What’s the mission?
You’re guarding a historical painting at a museum in the French Quarter. One night, it vanishes. Your boss is away. It’s on you to follow hidden clues through the timeless streets, untangle riddles, and recover the treasure before the secret leaks.
Who will have the most fun with it?
Great for couples wanting a sweet adventure, groups of friends who enjoy puzzles and laughter, and curious families who want history plus mystery plus beignets along the way.
Best time to play — day, evening, or night?
Evening or twilight has a special vibe. The Quarter’s lights, the music, the sounds—it all kicks up the atmosphere. Daytime works too if you want more energy and less mystery.
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French Quarter context
Colonial streets behind the fictional missing artwork
The Vieux Carré was laid out in the French colonial period and rebuilt through later Spanish and American eras. Jackson Square, the Cabildo and the surrounding streets preserve parts of that layered civic and architectural history. This quest uses those real places for an original treasure hunt; the stolen painting and the people involved in its disappearance are fictional. Playable languages: English, Spanish.
