Montreal Prohibition Mystery: Self-Guided Walking Adventure

3.9
(9 reviews)

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Step into the smoky streets of 1920s Montreal, where secrets hide behind every alleyway and survival depends on your wits. As an ordinary citizen caught in a deadly Prohibition-era mix-up, you'll solve real-world puzzles, follow hidden clues, and explore the city’s secret past - all guided by your smartphone.

Your journey takes you through blooming cherry gardens, forgotten speakeasies, and misty city squares like Sakura Garden, Parc Sun-Yat-Sen, and Place de la Paix. Each solved challenge unlocks another chapter of your story, as you race to escape danger and uncover the truth. Explore at your own pace, solo or with friends and family, and relive the thrill of a forgotten era.

What makes this tour unique?
It’s an interactive, story-driven experience that transforms the streets of Montreal into a living mystery where every step reveals a hidden tale.

Perfect for mystery lovers, history buffs, friends, couples, and curious explorers looking for a memorable real-world adventure.

What's Included

11 puzzle challenges and clues
Storyline content inspired by Montreal’s Prohibition past
Mobile access code for the quest
Flexibility: pause and resume anytime
Live Tour Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

• Go to Sakura Garden (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the 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 Place des Arts.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Montreal Botanical Garden

    You will begin at Sakura Garden. 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

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Parc Sun-Yat-Sen. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Place de la Paix. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Parterre du Quartier des spectacles. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada . You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    You will finish at Place des Arts. 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 Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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 9 9 reviews
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