Walking Tours

Washington National Mall Mystery: Self-Guided City Exploration Game

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

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

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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?

What to bring

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.

What's not allowed

Infants must not sit on laps during the experience.

Infant seats are unavailable, so plan accordingly if visiting with young children.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Download the Questo app and create an account using the same email as your purchase before starting the game.

The experience is stroller and pram accessible, making it suitable for families with young children.

Animals or pets are allowed during the experience.

Public transportation is available nearby for convenient access to the starting point.