New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure

3.9 (7 reviews) 1 h 56 min – 2 h 26 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 56 min – 2 h 26 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Questo

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

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.
Old Ursuline Convent Museum

5 min Admission not included

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.
Stop 3

5 min

Study your next clue on Danny Barker Birthplace.
The Presbytere

5 min

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

5 min

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.
Jackson Square

5 min

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

5 min

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace
Washington Artillery Park

5 min

Explore at your own pace while admiring the one of the oldest operating military units in the nation.
Stop 9

5 min

To solve the challenge that awaits you at Café du Monde you will be given the next clue.
Stop 10

5 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The game starts at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar. 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.

End point

You will finish at Central Grocery and Deli.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-".

Here's how to play it:

1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code.

2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation.

3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played.

IMPORTANT

Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app.
If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there.

GOOD TO KNOW

The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready.
Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet.
Start with at least 50% battery.

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