Self-Guided Walking Tours in Philadelphia
Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.
Discover Philadelphia on foot with Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow clues past Independence Hall, through the cobblestoned lanes of Old City, and into the street art corridors of South Philly. Revolutionary history and modern grit — walk at your own pace.
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Dorothy’s Quest: The Trials of Oz in Philadelphia
Solve puzzles from the characters of the Emerald City. A real-world adventure through your city’s streets.
All quests in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Old Town: Solve the Case
5 km | Avg. time: 86 min
4.59 (93 reviews)Exorcist of Callowhill: Ghosts of Philadelphia
3.4 km | Avg. time: 90 min
4.77 (115 reviews)Murder Mystery: Crime on Date Night in Center City, Philadelphia
2 km | Avg. time: 90 min
4.4 (5 reviews)Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Washington Square West, Philadelphia
2.4 km | Avg. time: 90 min
4.64 (44 reviews)Kid Quest: Solve the case of the lost senses in Philadelphia
1.7 km | Avg. time: 90 min
5 (1 review)Franklin’s Time Agents: Founding Philly
2.2 km | Avg. time: 60 min
4.12 (41 reviews)
What people have to say about quests in Philadelphia?
Based on 574+ Local Reviews
Christie
Ghost Hunt in Philadelphia
we had a really great time
Caroline
Ben Franklin's Murder Mystery Tour! - Philadelphia
fun.
Nadir Wardlaw
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Washington Square West, Philadelphia
A great way to spend Father’s Day.
Regina Fiore
Lucky Treasure Hunt: The Golden Shamrock in Philadelphia
I had a surprisingly breathtaking experience (and I was already super excited to participate!) I’d recommend it to nearly all of my friends or family when they come to visit. 8/7%
Nae nae
The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, Center City
this was an amazing experience
FeLa
The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, Center City
fun!
Kellz
The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, Center City
This was our first time. We had a BALL!
GiGi
The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, Center City
is was good.
suebrue
The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, PA
Really Fun!
Michele
The Oz Escape in Philadelphia, PA
Fun with the family!
Ditch the Boring Dates: 3 Unforgettable Missions in Philadelphia for Couples
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Discover Philadelphia on foot with Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow clues past Independence Hall, through the cobblestoned lanes of Old City, and into the street art corridors of South Philly. Revolutionary history and modern grit — walk at your own pace.
About Philadelphia
From mystery games in Old City to clue-filled adventures through Rittenhouse Square and along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, each quest blends sightseeing with immersive storytelling. You will visit Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Reading Terminal Market, and hidden gems like Elfreth’s Alley — all at your own pace, with no guide required.
Perfect for couples seeking a date idea, families with kids, groups of friends, or solo explorers, Questo turns "things to do in Philadelphia" into live, interactive adventures. Start anytime, pause for a cheesesteak or coffee, and experience Philadelphia’s history, art, and culture in a way you will never forget.