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Alexandria Cold Case Self Guided City Exploration Game

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Questo
Alexandria Cold Case Self Guided City Exploration Game

About this activity

A self-guided detective game through Old Town Alexandria, built on the city's most famous unsolved mystery: the Female Stranger, who died at Gadsby's Tavern in 1816 and was buried without a name. You reopen the case on your phone, guided by Director Zero, and each stop hides a puzzle that moves the investigation forward. Play at your own pace.

The app shares the real history behind each place: the tavern where Washington and Jefferson dined, the Georgian Carlyle House, the 1918 torpedo plant that became an art centre, the ferry landing that once shipped tobacco out of an 18th-century port, the sea captains' houses by the Athenaeum, and the apothecary that served the town for nearly 150 years. Hints are built in; chat support answers 24/7.

The route is a compact loop from Gadsby's Tavern down to the waterfront and back through Market Square, laid out in 1753. Flat, easy and 90 to 120 minutes, for history lovers, mystery fans, couples and families with older kids.

What's included

  • ✓Full availability: Every day of the year.
  • ✓Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
  • ✓Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app

Not included

  • ✕Live game master or physical guide
  • ✕Private transportation
  • ✕Meals

Meeting and pickup

  • The game starts in front of Gadsbys Tavern. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

Good to know

  • 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
  • A charged smartphone with internet is required to play the game in the Questo app
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation policy

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

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