Boston Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

The Best Way to Discover Boston: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo by the Bill Russell Statue or a visit to Park Street Church and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.

The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.

Learn the history/legends of each site.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: Public Garden, Boston Common, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, Boston Latin School and Benjamin Franklin Statue, Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Bill Russell Statue, Faneuil Hall, and Christopher Columbus Park.

What's included

World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.

Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
Max 15 people per booking in Boston. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.

What to expect

A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at the Public Garden for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere.

Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 2.1km walk (~29 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the Old State House or the Granary Burying Ground to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~2 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks.

Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break to grab a lobster roll at Faneuil Hall, enjoy the harbor views at Christopher Columbus Park, or stroll through Boston Common, and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.

Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history via text at sites like the Boston Massacre Site and the Boston Latin School. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 6 languages: EN, DE, FR, PT, IT, ES. Note: internet required.

Boston Public Garden
Boston Common
Park Street Church
Granary Burying Ground
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Old State House
Boston Massacre Site
Bill Russell Statue
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.

End point

Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.