The Boston Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour offers travelers an engaging way to explore the city at their own pace. Using the World City Trail app, participants can navigate through iconic landmarks and hidden gems, solving clues and completing fun challenges along the way. Starting and ending at the picturesque Public Garden, this self-guided adventure provides rich historical and cultural insights – perfect for independent explorers seeking a flexible and immersive experience. But what exactly can one expect to uncover on this unique urban adventure?
Key Points
- Engaging self-guided tour to explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems in Boston using the World City Trail app.
- Participants can solve clues and complete challenges while discovering the city at their own pace.
- Tour is available daily from 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM, October 9, 2022 – March 15, 2026.
- Tour includes navigation via the World City Trail mobile app, but gratuities are not included.
- Suitable for most travelers, but not recommended for those with back problems; private experience with only the booked group.
About the Tour
The Boston Scavenger Hunt Tour is an engaging self-guided activity that allows participants to explore the city’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems at their own pace.
Powered by the World City Trail app, the tour offers a unique way to discover Boston’s history, culture, and architecture. Participants will navigate through the city, solving clues and completing challenges that uncover the stories behind the city’s most famous sights.
With a flexible start time and self-paced exploration, this tour is perfect for independent travelers seeking an immersive and interactive way to experience the best of Boston.
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Activities Included
As participants embark on the Boston Scavenger Hunt Tour, they’ll engage in a variety of fun and interactive activities.
Using the World City Trail app, they’ll navigate through the city, solving clues and discovering hidden gems. Along the way, they’ll explore iconic landmarks, like the Public Garden, and uncover the rich history and culture of Boston.
The self-guided nature of the tour allows for flexibility, as participants can move at their own pace and focus on the aspects that interest them most.
With the app providing turn-by-turn navigation, the hunt becomes an immersive and engaging experience for all.
Participants meet at the Public Garden in Boston, MA 02116, USA to begin their self-guided scavenger hunt tour.
The tour is available daily from 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM between October 9, 2022 and March 15, 2026.
After downloading the mobile app and selecting the starting location, participants use it for navigation throughout the tour.
The tour ends back at the meeting point in the Public Garden.
Confirmation is received at the time of booking.
The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, but service animals are allowed.
Inclusions and Exclusions
The tour includes navigation via the World City Trail mobile app. This allows participants to easily navigate and explore Boston using the app’s maps and location-based content.
While the app provides the navigation, the tour doesn’t include gratuities. It’s important to note that the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, though service animals are allowed.
Participation Guidelines
Confirmation of the booking is received at the time of purchase.
This self-guided Boston scavenger hunt tour is suitable for most travelers, though it isn’t recommended for those with back problems. The tour is a private experience, with only your group participating.
Some key participation guidelines include:
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Tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, but service animals are allowed.
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Participants should be able to navigate the city on foot.
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Gratuities aren’t included in the tour price.
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Additional Information
Most travelers can participate in this self-guided Boston scavenger hunt tour, which is offered with a Lowest Price Guarantee.
Local transportation is available near the meeting point at the Public Garden. The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, but service animals are allowed. The experience isn’t recommended for those with back problems.
Confirmation is received at the time of booking. The tour allows only your private group to participate, providing a personalized experience as you explore Boston’s highlights and hidden gems through the app-guided scavenger hunt.
Booking and Pricing
You can book the Boston Scavenger Hunt Tour through the World City Trail app. Pricing varies based on group size, starting at $7.39 per person.
The tour offers:
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
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Available daily from 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM
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Confirmation received at the time of booking
Booking is straightforward – open the confirmation email, tap "Get Ticket", download the mobile app, and select the starting location.
The tour includes navigation via the app, while gratuities aren’t included.
The experience isn’t wheelchair accessible, but service animals are allowed.
The Sum Up
The Boston Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour provides a unique and engaging way to explore the city at one’s own pace. Participants can navigate through iconic landmarks and hidden gems using the World City Trail app, solving clues and completing challenges along the way. This self-guided adventure offers rich historical and cultural insights, making it an ideal choice for independent travelers seeking a flexible and rewarding Boston experience.
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