The Hunt in 1862, New Orleans
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 13 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Omni Royal Orleans, 621 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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Places you will visit
13
It will take you
150-180 mins
You will walk
3550 steps
Total distance
2.7 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Omni Royal Orleans
621 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USAFinish point The Mint
400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAAbout this quest
They could not trust anyone. Likewise, citizens did not trust the very soldiers responsible for killing members of their family. Visit locations based on the award-winning book, The Energy Inside Valsin's Choices. Learn what they were during those times and what they have become today.
Highlights
Follow the characters and visit locations in the award-winning book, The Energy Inside Valsin's Choices.
Get a glimpse into life in the 1860s.
Learn about little known facts and history of New Orleans.
Clues are outside all locations.
The mission: Your story in New Orleans
During this turbulent time, people keep disappearing. The person responsible tracks their victims for months before catching their prey. Can you follow their steps and find the culprit before another victim goes missing?
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
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 at least 60% 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.
Ratings and Reviews
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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
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Requires advance booking
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Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| 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 |
