Washington National Mall Mystery: Self-Guided City Exploration Game

1 hr 35 minEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +12Washington DC, United States

Free cancellation

Your Experience

Follow a mysterious email to a time capsule hidden on the Capitol grounds in this self-guided exploration game. Trace Philip Reid, the enslaved man who helped raise the Statue of Freedom in 1863, then vanished from history.

Along the way you solve challenges in the Questo app, learn historical facts and local myths, and discover hidden spots that only locals know and most tourists pass by. The walk covers about 4 km and takes around 1.5 hours, with no time limit.

Are you ready to find the Philip Reid time capsule?

Explore Washington D.C. with a self-guided city game, accessible anytime in the Questo app.
Go at your own pace - no guides and no groups of strangers involved.
Follow the trail of Philip Reid across the National Mall and the Capitol grounds.
Visit the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress and the Botanic Garden.
Discover hidden corners like the Summerhouse and the Japanese American Memorial.
English only

Included

Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
Unlimited availability. Play any day, at any hour.
Pause and resume anytime
No group limit - bring as many friends as you want!
English only

Not included

Physical tour guide or game master (NOT NEEDED)
Parking fees
WiFi
Transportation
Food or drinks

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Meeting point1

Meeting
Columbus Monument Drive Northeast 35, Washington DC
Columbus Monument Drive Northeast 35, Washington DC, WASHINGTON_DC, 20002, United States
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Bring a smartphone with at least 50% battery to ensure you can complete the city exploration game.
Make sure you have an active internet connection throughout the experience.
Wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking around the National Mall and Capitol grounds.
Infants must not sit on laps during the experience.
Infant seats are unavailable, so plan accordingly if visiting with young children.
Not wheelchair accessible.

Free cancellation up to 1 day before start

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