Outdoor Things to Do in Richmond, VA

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

4.654 reviews in Richmond, VATrusted by 1M+ explorersSelf-guided · no booking · play offline

How it works

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Pick a Quest

Find an adventure that sparks your curiosity.

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Get the App

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Start & Play

Go to the start point and have fun!

What people have to say about quests in Richmond, VA?

4.6

Based on 54+ Local Reviews

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Clyde Kasady

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Richmond, VA

it was fun but some of the puzzles were very hard hahaha

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FrecklésBaé B

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Richmond, VA

really cool activity

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Ways to explore Richmond, VA with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real Richmond, VA landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

See all Richmond, VA scavenger hunts

As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

See Richmond, VA walking tours

For a spooky twist

Prefer chills over clues? Some Richmond, VA quests lean into haunted history and dark legends after dusk.

See Richmond, VA ghost tours

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in Richmond, VA work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in Richmond, VA, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in Richmond, VA?
Questo currently offers 4 self-guided walking tours in Richmond, VA. Prices start from $5.25 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in Richmond, VA in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring Richmond, VA at your own pace.

Discover Richmond at your own pace with Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow app-guided clues through the cobblestoned streets of Shockoe Bottom, past the Virginia State Capitol, and along the James River. History, mystery, and hidden stories around every corner, all on your phone, no booking needed.

About Richmond, VA

In Richmond, Questo turns a walk through the United States into a self-guided city game. Pick one of 4 active Questo quests, follow clues on your phone, solve puzzles, and unlock a story as you move from stop to stop. There is no guide to meet and no fixed start time, so you can begin when the day works for you. Richmond works well for travelers who want more than a checklist of sights. Each quest gives you a route, a reason to look closer, and small challenges that make the city feel interactive. Use the game to notice side streets, public squares, local stories, and the details that are easy to miss on a normal walk. It suits couples, families, groups of friends, and solo explorers who like flexible outdoor activities. Choose a compact set of walking games, pause whenever you want, and turn time in Richmond into a walk with a plot.