The 4 Best Scavenger Hunts in Boston

1.Outdoor Escape Room in Boston – the North End

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

You and up to five companions explore Boston’s North End as agents for the Chronos Agency. A physical puzzle box, real-world clues, and an app guide you from one challenge to the next. Plan on about two hours, with hints available when the puzzles slow you down.

“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.”

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2.North End Boston Mafia Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

Follow a mafia-themed mystery through Boston’s North End using the Questo app. You’ll solve clues at 11 stops, from the Rose Kennedy Rose Garden to Hanover Street, at your own pace without a guide. Expect about 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes, plus app setup.

“If it is cold and dark and you do not know the area it is difficult because we did not know the area”

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3.Boston Freedom Trail Scavenger Hunt Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Use your smartphone to guide a team of 2 to 5 through Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, Granary Burying Ground, Quincy Market, the Paul Revere House, and the North End. You solve clues, complete challenges, and set your own pace, with time for food stops along the way.

“We never made it because there was no parking available and no directions for parking options. Very disappointed.”

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4.Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Boston The Story of America

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $14

Use the Let’s Roam app to guide your private group through Boston’s historic center, from Faneuil Hall and the Old South Meeting House to King’s Chapel, Chinatown, and Samuel Adams. Plan for about two hours of walking, puzzles, photos, and flexible start time.

“Wasn't worth the money. Not sure why you have to buy the experience for each member of the group.”

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