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Interactive Mystery Hunt by Independence Hall in Philadelphia

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Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes in this abduction mystery hunt around the historical city of Philadelphia!In ‘The Kidnapping by Independence Hall' you are taken back to the year 1932. You are a policaman in Philadelphia. A baby has been snatched from its pram and replaced with a doll. Now it is up to you to find the kidnapper and bring the baby back to its parents!After your purchase, you go to the designated pickup point and collect the mystery package containing everything you will need to solve this mystery. When you have collected it, you are free to begin whenever you want.Enjoy the flexibility of starting and stopping as you please.Solving this murder mystery is an exciting and challenging activity that you can try together with your family, friends, or colleagues.A good tip! We recommend 2-4 in a group.If you are more than 4 people, you can buy more mysteries and compete against each other.The winner is the group that solves the mystery the fastest.

Overview

Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes in this abduction mystery hunt around the historical city of Philadelphia!

In ‘The Kidnapping by Independence Hall' you are taken back to the year 1932.

You are a policaman in Philadelphia. A baby has been snatched from its pram and replaced with a doll.

Now it is up to you to find the kidnapper and bring the baby back to its parents!

After your purchase, you go to the designated pickup point and collect the mystery package containing everything you will need to solve this mystery. When you have collected it, you are free to begin whenever you want.

Enjoy the flexibility of starting and stopping as you please.

Solving this murder mystery is an exciting and challenging activity that you can try together with your family, friends, or colleagues.

A good tip! We recommend 2-4 in a group.

If you are more than 4 people, you can buy more mysteries and compete against each other.

The winner is the group that solves the mystery the fastest.

Itinerary

  • Independence Hall

    Here you start your mystery journey and read the introduction that will then point you in the right direction.

    You will also end your self-guided city walk here, when you have solve all the tasks and are ready to get to the conclusion and find out who the real culprit is.

    25 minutes
  • Washington Square

    This is another location you will visit on your self-guided city walk through Philadelphia.

    15 minutes
  • Chestnut Street

    This location will play a part in you solving the mystery. Tasks and clues will be related to your surroundings and you must solve them to be able to get to the next location.

    15 minutes
  • Lit Brothers Building

    You will pass this building in your city walk as you gather clues to solve the various tasks. Be aware of your surroundings and figure out how to get to the next location.

    20 minutes

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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Inclusions

  • A mystery package containing everything you will need to solve the mystery. Only in English.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guide Languages

  • English

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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