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City exploration game

Seattle: Harbor of Secrets – Hunt for the Golden Mermaid

4.54Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 142 min 3.5 km Seattle App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Seattle is a city with a rich and intriguing heritage. And the heart and soul of this maritime city is its historic seafront.

Each stop on this walk highlights a landmark or event that captures the spirit of this dynamic, scenic, enterprising, lively town. There are unexpected detours into the past around every corner. 

This tour introduces you to the people and events that shaped Seattle - pioneering individuals, larger-than-life characters, mythic creatures, lost treasures, and natural wonders.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • You'll be walking a circuit through the historic heart of Seattle's seafront.

  • It's a place full of shops, parks, museums, markets, and vistas.You'll sea how Seattle's past and present have interwoven to create the vibrant seafront of today.

  • This is a chronological voyage through Seattle's history that will help you understand this city better.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.54 / 5

13 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

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.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

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

Seattle

A · Start

1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

B · Finish

1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by KJ.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by KJ

WHAT 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

  • No attractions ticket(s) required
  • Play on weekdays during working hours to avoid large crowds

HISTORY AND CULTURE IN SEATTLE

A history-led way to explore Seattle

Seattle: Harbor of Secrets – Hunt for the Golden Mermaid is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Seattle to connect clues, places and stories.

The route starts at Seattle Great Wheel and finishes at Ye Olde Curiosity Shop at Pier 54 over 3.5 km, with 14 challenge locations. Typical duration: 142 min; 3.5 km walking route; 14 challenge locations

Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

Get the Questo app. Pick a quest, follow the clues and make the city your playground.

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