The Rhythm of New Orleans: Musical Mystery
🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.
⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.
🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 13 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Cosimo Matassa’s J&M Recording Studios, 840 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.
🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
Places you will visit
13
It will take you
155-185 mins
You will walk
3550 steps
Total distance
2.7 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Cosimo Matassa’s J&M Recording Studios
840 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAFinish point New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAAbout this quest
What to Expect
This self-guided walking tour in New Orleans combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 13 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.
The entire quest takes approximately 10200 minutes to complete and covers 2.7km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.
Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of New Orleans.
No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.
Highlights
The mission: Your story in New Orleans
You awake remembering a powerful dream. It seems like you actually travelled to a far away place with music that lulled you deeper into yourself. While you go about your day you think about the feelings the dream evoked.
Then you see a poster of New Orleans and everything suddenly makes sense. It was real. You did go back in time. Now how to go back there again?
Travel back and forth in time to keep the rhythms played long ago alive before they are lost forever.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Congo Square
Armstrong Park
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Important Information
Duration
Approximately 10200 minutes
Distance
2.7km walking
Group Size
Unlimited
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time
Need to Know Before Booking
- •You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
- •Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
- •Internet connection required to download the quest initially
- •Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed
Ratings and Reviews
7 ratings
Beat the best: Top New Orleans explorers
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 |
