Boston · BOSTON SCAVENGER HUNTS & PUZZLE WALKS
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These are the 8 best boston scavenger hunts & puzzle walks in Boston right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at the top; it earns the spot.
Solve a Boston North End clue hunt like an escape room. One ticket covers up to 6, with puzzles, hints, and a 2-hour route.
“This was a great experience. It was a bit challenging, but thankfully there were hints. We used the hints to make sure we were on the right track. However, there were a couple of times we were clueless and needed those hints to move us along.”
Walk Boston’s North End with a Mafia-themed phone scavenger hunt. Self-paced clues, free stops, 24/7 support, from $7.18.
“If it is cold and dark and you do not know the area it is difficult because we did not know the area”
A 3-hour smartphone scavenger hunt around Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, North End and more, built for teams up to 5.
“The site is a little clunky and I think it's a shame to charge per person. There was no further effort on UAQ's side so charging for 4 people felt a bit icky. It was also difficult to navigate to the leaderboard with lots of broken links but we got there in the end. (When I tried to enter our team name nothing happened.) All that said, the tasks were well written and not too easy which was great. We had a fun afternoon.”
A self-guided Boston scavenger hunt using the Let's Roam app, walking key Revolutionary-era sites on a flexible 2-hour route.
“Wasn't worth the money. Not sure why you have to buy the experience for each member of the group.”
Solve Rex King’s 1926 murder case by phone while walking Boston’s top landmarks at your own pace on a 1.3-mile route.
“Fun experience. Read directions of how to start the game before starting in Boston common. Easy to follow thereafter.”
A self-guided Boston scavenger hunt from the Boston Public Library to Union Oyster House with offline clues and flexible start times.
“It was just meh. I wish the clues were more clever - were a group of smart people, but needed hints for a few and even with clues we needed to guess. (The park street t station and union oyster house). I’m glad it was so cheap, but it was super disappointing”
A live, phone-led scavenger hunt through Boston Common and the Tea Party Ships area, with bonus challenges and app-based team ranking.
“Melanie was very sweet and very helpful. I would not pay $30/ person again especially with no discounts for 2 kids under 12. You definitely have to be in the mood to do some of the tasks that involve other people. Have to have the courage to talk to people. The kids weren’t feeling it an hour in. They were hoping to find clues that would lead you to the next location. My husband and I would have enjoyed it more with other adults FYI.”
A self-guided Harvard Yard escape scavenger game in Cambridge with phone clues from Harvard Square to the Harvard Lampoon, for about 1.5 hours.
“Harvard was closed to the public when we went so we couldn't walk to some of the locations and had to guess the answers to the questions. They were relatively easy to answer, but a bit frustrating”
