From Prison to Freedom: Sydney Self-Guided Puzzle Quest

5.0
(2 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Follow clues to uncover the history of Sydney and discover the inspiring stories of the people of The Rocks, the stunning views from Observatory Hill, and the ruins at Foundation Park. Get in the shoes of a former convict trying to make a new life for himself in 19th-century Australia, a land of wonders and new possibilities.

Are you ready to discover Sydney’s secret?

After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience.

What's Included

24/7 customer support.
Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

• Go to Customs House 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia (game starting point). • 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 get to the final stop by following the directions from the app.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Customs House, is a historic building that has been repurposed into a cultural and heritage space. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

    9 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    First Fleet Park, located in The Rocks area of Sydney, features a unique concrete map that commemorates the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

    9 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The Tank Stream Fountain, is a tribute to the Tank Stream, which was once a crucial water source for the early colony of Sydney. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

    9 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    It's a popular destination for tourists due to its rich history and cultural significance. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

    9 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Cadmans Cottage, is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the city and holds historical significance. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

    9 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    A charming laneway that holds historical significance and offers a glimpse into the area's past. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

    9 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Campbell's Stores is a historic building complex, has a set of heritage-listed sandstone warehouses that date back to the mid-19th century. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

    9 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Mrs Jones, is a popular restaurant in the area. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

    9 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Foundation Park holds significant historical importance as it marks the site of the first Government House of New South Wales. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

    9 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Observatory Hill holds historical significance as the site of the first observatory in Australia, established in the early 19th century. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

    9 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    The Garrison Church is a heritage-listed building and holds significant historical importance. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

    9 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    The Hero of Waterloo is a historic pub and has a rich history dating back to the early 1840s and is one of Sydney's oldest surviving pubs. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.

    9 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13

    Dawes Point holds significant historical importance as one of the earliest areas of European settlement in Sydney. It was named after Lieutenant William Dawes, an astronomer and officer of the First Fleet.

    9 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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