Embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt through Philadelphia’s Museum District. Explore iconic landmarks, solve challenges, and uncover local history on this 3-hour walking tour.
- 380 PA-611 - Are you looking for things to do in Philadelphia? You’ll find a few of our scavenger hunts and self-guided walking tours in Philadelphia.
Our first Tourist Scavenger Hunt here launched as an Explorer hunt in Philadelphia’s museum district in 2017. An alternate, regular (shorter) version followed in 2019. Both were revisited and greatly modified in 2023.
A Tourist Scavenger Hunts is a 2-3 hour self-guided walking tour with instructions through our mobile website on your smartphone. You’ll learn the history of the city or neighborhood, and the significance of various sites, monuments, and historical figures. Also, you’ll enjoy solving our various challenges at almost every stop along the way.
Admire this beautiful city hall and answer your first challenge here.
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- Engaging Scavenger Hunt with 36 unique challenges
- Tour of 8 famous film and TV series locations
- Guided historical and architectural walking tour
- Discover 38 locations rich in sights and history
- WiFi - internet access (data plan) is required to complete this activity
Planning a trip to Philadelphia? Don’t miss our self-guided scavenger hunt across the Philadelphia Museum district to explore all notable spots! The route extends from City Hall to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, adding some detours and tossing some interesting tasks along the way. Plus, you’ll glean local historical insights and handy local advice. This 3-hour walking tour can be guided by your smartphone. It’s flexible, commence whenever you like, regardless of the day or time. The pace is entirely up to you. You can stop whenever needed and continue at will.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.