Boston Record Breakers: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Learn about Boston’s rich history and its standing in the U.S history of being “first in the nation” to build and enact many things. You’ll see the architecturally beautiful Public Library, historic State House, lush Boston Common, and many more iconic firsts.
See the first and architecturally beautiful Boston Public Library and learn about the first state constitution in the United States, discover where Alexander Graham Bell first used the telephone. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.
Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions. As you answer the questions, solve the challenge, or guess the answer, the secret story of each place is unlocked.
The city game will take you about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace. Just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Boston Public Library
Established in 1848, the Boston Public Library is a pioneer of public library service in America. It was the first large free municipal library in the United States, the first public library to lend books, the first to have a branch library, and the first to have a children’s room. As a City of Boston historic cultural institution, Boston Public Library today features a central library and twenty-five neighborhood branches, serving nearly 4 million visitors per year and millions more online. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Copley Square
Copley Square named for painter John Singleton Copley, is a public square in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. Prior to 1883 it was known as Art Square due to its many cultural institutions, some of which remain today. It was proposed as a Boston Landmark. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Options
Boston Record Breakers: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt
What‘s Included
Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
This tour is always available to book. We are open 24/7, every day of the week.
This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds.
Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game
A physical tour guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun way to walk the city
Brooke Z,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Fun way to see the city. Due to a lot of construction, some spots/plaques could not be seen and made it a bit harder to complete
Very nice way to visit Boston with family
Jet60965087066,Apr 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent way to visit Boston, specially with kids. Instructing and entertaining. We have walked, puzzled, learned.... and we purchased a second one the next day!
Meh. It was just fine.
Jenn M,Mar 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00It 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
Great time
ambersA5046XL,Jun 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The game was neither too easy nor too hard. I thought the amount of walking was just right. I was happy to learn more about Boston. I would skip ot change the story elements and add the option to try food/experiences from local proprietors like I did to inhanse my experience.
Worth it!
keharris086,Oct 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this game. It was easy to use and showed us new places that we would not have even noticed if not for this. We were able to have a drink in the oldest operating pub in the U.S. We highly recommend it and will definitely use it again in a different city!
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