Washington National Mall Mystery: The Philip Reid Time Capsule
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Places you will visit
12
It will take you
85-115 mins
You will walk
5250 steps
Total distance
4 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Columbus Circle whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 12 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon and see where you land on the Washington D.C. leaderboard.
Highlights
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Library of Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Capitol
Ratings and Reviews
69 ratings
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Made by Street Art and Museum Tours
Street Art and Museum Tours created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
The mission: Your story in Washington D.C.
Beat the best: Top Washington D.C. explorers
Good to know before you play
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
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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–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
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–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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Philip Reid context
The enslaved craftsman connected with the Capitol’s Statue of Freedom
Philip Reid was an enslaved foundry worker whose skill helped separate and cast the Statue of Freedom for the U.S. Capitol dome. He gained freedom in 1862 before the statue was placed on the dome in 1863. The time capsule is fictional; the route can open a more truthful conversation about skilled enslaved labor and the building of national symbols. Playable languages: English.
