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New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure

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116 to 146 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

A priceless painting has vanished from a historic French Quarter mansion. Follow coded messages from the mysterious thief through 10 iconic New Orleans landmarks on this self-guided puzzle adventure.

Begin at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, the oldest bar in America with ties to pirate treasure. Decode puzzles at the Old Ursuline Convent, where vampire casket girl legends haunt the corridors, then trace jazz history past Danny Barker’s birthplace.

Navigate past St. Louis Cathedral and through Jackson Square before uncovering secrets at America’s first licensed pharmacy. Each stop reveals a new clue and stories hidden behind famous facades.

Your chase ends with beignets at Cafe du Monde and the birthplace of the muffuletta sandwich, where a twist ending reveals the truth behind the stolen masterpiece.

Play anytime at your own pace using the Questo app. Best in the evening when the Quarter comes alive. Perfect for couples, families, and mystery lovers.

What's Included

  • Play anytime, pause and resume, go at your own pace
  • Surprise twist ending that reframes your entire investigation
  • Iconic stops: Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square
  • Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

941 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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End point

923 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

You will finish at Central Grocery and Deli.

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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

You will begin at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Ursuline Convent Museum

Here you will find your second clue to solve the challenge, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Danny Barker Birthplace

Study your next clue on Danny Barker Birthplace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Presbytere

To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Louis Cathedral

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around St. Louis Cathedral. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jackson Square

Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Washington Artillery Park

Explore at your own pace while admiring the one of the oldest operating military units in the nation.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Café Du Monde Mail Order

To solve the challenge that awaits you at Café du Monde you will be given the next clue.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Central Grocery and Deli

You will finish at Central Grocery and Deli. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-107194P176

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Play anytime, pause and resume, go at your own pace
  • Surprise twist ending that reframes your entire investigation
  • Iconic stops: Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square
  • Food trail finale: Cafe du Monde beignets and Central Grocery muffuletta
  • Pirate legends, vampire lore, jazz history, and pharmacy secrets
  • Coded clues and an interactive map in the Questo app
  • Self-guided stolen art puzzle adventure through 10 French Quarter landmarks
  • Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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