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Interactive Mystery Scavenger Hunt in Boston

About this experience

Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes in this mystery scavenger hunt around Boston!
In "Murder by Boston Common," you are transported back to the year 1895. As a rookie detective, you must investigate a dismembered body found in a pond in Boston Public Gardens.
It’s now up to you to solve the crime and find the culprit! After purchasing, go to the designated pickup point to collect your mystery package, which contains everything you’ll need to solve the case. Once you have it, you are free to begin at your convenience. Enjoy the flexibility of starting and stopping whenever you like.
This exciting and challenging activity is perfect for you and your family, friends, or colleagues to tackle together. You must have a minimum of 2 people to purchase.

Tip: We recommend groups of 2-4 participants. If your group is larger than 4, you can buy multiple mystery packages and compete against each other.
The winner is the group that solves the mystery the fastest.
(Note: Available in English only.)

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr–2 hr
  • Private experience

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Interactive Mystery Scavenger Hunt in Boston

Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr–2 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (written information)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 1 hr–2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • An envelope with everything you will need to solve the mystery. English only.

Not included

  • Entrance to any museum or other activities (not needed to solve the mystery hunt)

Itinerary and highlights

This where the story begins, your starting point will be in The Public Gardens, as the story opens up with the body that has been foudn in the pond by Foot Bridge.

Walk through one of the iconic streets in Boston, gather clues and solve the mystery.

This is the ending point of the mystery walk.

Meeting and pickup information

  • This is the pickup point where you go to collect the mystery. Please bring your voucher or confirmation email to the pickup point to collect. Afterwards you can begin whenever you wish. Boston Visitor Information Center 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111 Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Languages and tickets

  • English — Written
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Solve A Mystery

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr–2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (written information).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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