New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure

3.9
(7 reviews)
New Orleans, USA

1 hour 56 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

A priceless painting has vanished from a historic French Quarter mansion. Follow coded messages from the mysterious thief through 10 iconic New Orleans landmarks on this self-guided puzzle adventure.

Begin at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, the oldest bar in America with ties to pirate treasure. Decode puzzles at the Old Ursuline Convent, where vampire casket girl legends haunt the corridors, then trace jazz history past Danny Barker’s birthplace.

Navigate past St. Louis Cathedral and through Jackson Square before uncovering secrets at America’s first licensed pharmacy. Each stop reveals a new clue and stories hidden behind famous facades.

Your chase ends with beignets at Cafe du Monde and the birthplace of the muffuletta sandwich, where a twist ending reveals the truth behind the stolen masterpiece.

Play anytime at your own pace using the Questo app. Best in the evening when the Quarter comes alive. Perfect for couples, families, and mystery lovers.

What's Included

Play anytime, pause and resume, go at your own pace
Surprise twist ending that reframes your entire investigation
Iconic stops: Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square
Food trail finale: Cafe du Monde beignets and Central Grocery muffuletta
Self-guided stolen art puzzle adventure through 10 French Quarter landmarks
Pirate legends, vampire lore, jazz history, and pharmacy secrets
Coded clues and an interactive map in the Questo app
Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

• Go to Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

End point

You will finish at Central Grocery and Deli.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

    You will begin at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar. 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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Old Ursuline Convent Museum

    Here you will find your second clue to solve the challenge, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Study your next clue on Danny Barker Birthplace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Presbytere

    To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    St. Louis Cathedral

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around St. Louis Cathedral. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Jackson Square

    Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

    Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Washington Artillery Park

    Explore at your own pace while admiring the one of the oldest operating military units in the nation.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Café Du Monde Mail Order

    To solve the challenge that awaits you at Café du Monde you will be given the next clue.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    You will finish at Central Grocery and Deli. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

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
Supplied by Questo

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Carnival
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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Rating

3.9 Based on 7 7 reviews
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