Mysteries on the Move: Scavenger Hunt in Boston
Overview
Explore a city in a whole new way! This self-guided historical walking tour is also a game, during which you get to play detective!
Put on your sleuthing hat and get ready to solve "A Silent Murder." By solving at each historical marker along the route, you will be guided through the clues to lead you to the murderer or Rex King, a silent film director.
What's Included
- A fun filled murder mystery!
- Any in depth historical commentary.
Meeting Location
139 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
DISCOVER BOSTON IN A WHOLE NEW WAY: BY SOLVING A MURDER MYSTERY!
You will be tasked with solving the murder of silent movie director Rex King, who was visiting Boston while filming on location in 1926. Gather the clues – outdoors and on the move – while visiting historical sites throughout the city!
Using your smart phone, you will be out and about, while finding out whodunnit. During this game played at your own pace, you will venture to several historic sites, gathering clues along the way. This game is great fun while checking out the sites on vacation or just getting to know your home town better. Your whole group of friends can play with just one purchase.
At each stop, you will search for the passcode to open up your next set of clues by reading readily accessible (and free) historical markers. Stops on this hunt include: Boston Commons, Granary Burying Ground, and the Old State House (just to name a few). This 1.3 mile walk will visit 10 stops of historical significance, at which point you will assemble your clues, submit your response, and find out the solution!
TECH SPECS
A smart phone and a knowledge of your web browser are required to play this game.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-307348P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- A fun filled murder mystery!.
- Any in depth historical commentary.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mysteries on the Move: Scavenger Hunt in Boston is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mysteries on the Move: Scavenger Hunt in Boston will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- A fun filled murder mystery!
- Any in depth historical commentary.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
