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City exploration game
Philadelphia Old Town: Solve the Case
4.6Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 86 min 5 km Philadelphia App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Following the trail of a missing son, you’ll go on an adventure starting at the famous Delaware River.
You will meander through quaint Old City streets while using clues and solving puzzles to learn the history and origins of Philly’s most celebrated sites.
You will meander through quaint Old City streets while using clues and solving puzzles to learn the history and origins of Philly’s most celebrated sites.
Are you ready to discover Philadelphia?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and families spending a day in Philadelphia can follow the trail of a missing son from the Delaware River waterfront past Elfreth's Alley, the Liberty Bell and Benjamin Franklin's Grave, solving clues as they go. Plan on about 2.5 hours and 5 km on foot, ending at Reading Terminal Market. If you want a guide to answer your history questions, or your children tire on long city walks, pick something shorter.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Tour cobblestoned streets and burial grounds in one of America’s most haunted cities.
Adventure through Philadelphia’s sprawling, photo-worthy Independence Mall, where the country’s founding documents were penned.
Learn about Philly’s charm and crime, while blending into the city bustle in Old Town and Chinatown.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.60 / 5
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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
Philadelphia
A · Start
Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
B · Finish
Reading Terminal Market, 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Chinatown
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia
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National Constitution Center
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Penn's Landing
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Elfreth's Alley
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Christ Church
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Benjamin Franklin's Grave
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Liberty Bell
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The people behind the adventure
Created by Brittany Rafalak.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Brittany Rafalak
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
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Which part of Philadelphia does the quest take place in?
It runs through Old City and the historic center. You start at Spruce Street Harbor Park on the Delaware River, pass Penn's Landing, Elfreth's Alley, Christ Church, Washington Square, the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center, then head through Chinatown to finish at Reading Terminal Market.
Is this a good thing to do in Philadelphia tonight?
It is best played during the day. You can start whenever you like, but the route is about 5 km through outdoor streets and sites, and the puzzles are set in what you see around you, so daylight makes them easier to spot and solve.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
The walk starts at Spruce Street Harbor Park and finishes at Reading Terminal Market, so it does not return to the start. Most players take around 2.5 hours, including walking about 5 km and solving the puzzles along the way.
Is it suitable for kids, and can we play as a group?
It is recommended for families, and the missing-son story and clue solving suit children old enough to walk about 5 km over roughly 2.5 hours. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on a single phone.
Do we need to book a time, and can we take a break?
No booking or set time is needed. There is no group to join and no guide, so you start whenever suits you. You can pause the game, stop for food or a rest, and continue later from where you left off.
Is Philadelphia Old Town: Solve the Case self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Philadelphia Old Town: Solve the Case start and finish?
It starts at Spruce Street Harbor Park, Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA and finishes at Reading Terminal Market, Reading Terminal Market, 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. The route is approximately 5 km and includes 13 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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Old City context
Markets, meeting places and the streets of early Philadelphia
Old City contains landmarks from Philadelphia’s colonial and early national periods, but it was also a lived commercial neighborhood of markets, workshops, homes and gathering places. This quest uses those real streets as the setting for a missing-person investigation. The case, family and clues are fictional; the route offers the historical texture behind the story. Playable languages: English.
