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City exploration game
Street Art of Sydney: Catch an Art Thief
4.46Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 111 min 5 km Sydney App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
There’s an art thief on the loose in Sydney!
In the role of detective, follow the clues the thief is leaving for you on artwork around the city. Can you outsmart the thief and bring them to justice?
In this quest, you'll discover some of Sydney's most unique and inspiring street art. It will make you look at the city in a whole new way.
In the role of detective, follow the clues the thief is leaving for you on artwork around the city. Can you outsmart the thief and bring them to justice?
In this quest, you'll discover some of Sydney's most unique and inspiring street art. It will make you look at the city in a whole new way.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Art lovers, friends and couples who enjoy a long walk will like playing detective here, following an art thief's clues through public artworks from Circular Quay around Dawes Point, Walsh Bay, Barangaroo and Darling Harbour. Expect just under two hours on foot and about 5 km, finishing back where you began. If you want a short stroll, a guide to quiz, or an indoor outing, choose another quest.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Explore the beautiful Sydney Harbour foreshore from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour.
Discover the city's most unique and exciting street art, from murals and sculptures to video installations.
Learn about the artists' inspiration in creating their artwork.
Visit some of Sydney's most spectacular and iconic locations.
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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
Sydney
A · Start
1A Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
B · Finish
17 Little Pier St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000, Australia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Amanda.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Amanda
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
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the art thief story about?
You play a detective chasing an art thief who is loose in Sydney. The thief leaves clues on artworks around the city, and you solve them on your phone to outsmart the thief and bring them to justice, seeing some of Sydney's most distinctive street art as you go.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at the Commissioner's Steps at Circular Quay and loops back to the same spot. On the way you pass places such as the Girra Girra Steps, Dawes Point, Campbell's Cove, Walsh Bay piers, Barangaroo South, King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay Wharf.
How long does it take and how far is it?
Plan on just under two hours to cover about 5 km at a relaxed pace with time for the puzzles. You can pause the game at any point, stop for a break or a meal, and continue later from where you left off.
Do we need to book a time or buy entry tickets?
No time slot is needed: start whenever suits you, with no guide or group to meet. No attraction tickets are required along the route. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices included, so friends can play together.
Is it outdoors, and what if it rains?
The route is almost entirely outdoors, following the harbour foreshore between Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. If rain sets in, you can pause the quest and pick it up again on a drier day.
Is Street Art of Sydney: Catch an Art Thief 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 Street Art of Sydney: Catch an Art Thief start and finish?
It starts at Commissioner’s Steps Circular Quay, 1A Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia and finishes at Novotel Sydney Darling Square, 17 Little Pier St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000, Australia. The route is approximately 5 km and includes 14 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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Sydney street-art context
Public art that changes faster than a museum collection
Sydney street art ranges from commissioned murals to temporary and unauthorized work, shaped by neighborhood change and debates over public space. Individual pieces can disappear or be painted over after a route is published. This quest’s art thief is fictional; the real experience is learning to observe a living visual culture without assuming every work is permanent or officially endorsed. Playable languages: English.
