United States of America · Storytelling Tour

National Mall Democracy Quest Experience in Washington DC

2 Hours Round trip from Washington Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Solve clues and unlock a story on your phone as you explore
  • 02 Discover the U.S. Capitol area at your own pace
  • 03 See landmarks including the Supreme Court and Library of Congress
  • 04 Enjoy a mix of walking tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt
  • 05 Learn the legend behind the emblem of the USA
  • 06 Visit lesser-known monuments and memorials along the route

Explore the National Mall and the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in a different way with a self-guided city game on your phone. As you solve clues and complete challenges, the story unfolds and leads you from one landmark to the next at your own pace.

Along the way, discover places such as the United States Capitol, the Supreme Court of the United States, the Library of Congress, and other notable monuments and memorials. Blending sightseeing, storytelling, and puzzle-solving, this experience is ideal for travellers looking for a walking tour with an interactive twist.

As you solve clues and complete challenges, the story unfolds and leads you from one landmark to the next at your own pace.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Washington D.C.
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

You will begin at Columbus Circle. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.Study your next clue on Russell Senate Office Building.To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Library of Congress. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.Explore at your own pace while admiring the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial around you.To solve the challenge that awaits you at Peace Monument, you will be given the next clue.See the Summerhouse and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.You will finish at Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon. Here is where both the story and the city exploration game end.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • 24/7 customer support.

What's Not Included

  • A tour guide.
  • Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour)

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • • Check your email (inbox and spam folder) for a message from Questo with instructions on how to download and play the exploration game.
  • • You can play offline

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Washington, US
Tour start
Washington, US
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Washington.

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