Discover Chicago’s hidden gems with our exciting scavenger hunt!

Discover Chicago’s hidden gems with our exciting scavenger hunt!

  • Ages 12+

Explore Chicago’s top sights and hidden corners with a thrilling scavenger hunt! Solve puzzles and unlock the city’s secrets.

By World City Trail

Select date and time

Wednesday, March 12 · 7am - 4pm CDT

Location

Navy Pier

600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Embark on a thrilling adventure through Chicago with our interactive scavenger hunt! As you explore the city's lively streets, you’ll pass by iconic landmarks like The Bean and solve fun puzzles that uncover Chicago’s fascinating history and hidden treasures. Whether you’re with friends, family, or flying solo, this experience promises an exciting journey through the Windy City. With a mobile app guiding you, challenge your wits and discover new sights as you uncover clues that bring Chicago’s vibrant culture to life!

Chicago scavenger hunt


  • Uncover the highlights with an interactive smartphone app. Solve location-based riddles at the exterior of each attraction on this walking tour.
  • Visit 10 of the most important attractions in the city as you walk. Stop and find clues at each attraction to reveal your next destination.
  • Enjoy the challenge of using logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to finish the game.
  • Feel the thrill of completing each riddle. Start or pause the tour whenever you want. See the city at your own pace.
  • Read interesting information and facts about the city. Stop to snap pictures as you go.

Starting location: Navy Pier

Ending location: Adler Planetarium

You will visit:

  • Navy Pier
  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Bridge
  • Maggie Daley Park
  • Millennium Park
  • The Art Institute of Chicago
  • Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
  • Queen’s Landing
  • Field Museum
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Adler Planetarium

What's Included

  • Self-guided walking tour with World City Trail App
  • Location based puzzles
  • Login credentials
  • Map Navigation

What's Not Included

  • Smartphone & Data
  • Entry fees

Start whenever you want between 7 AM up to 4 PM.

Take the opportunity to snap some photos as you walk between locations. Pause the game and resume anytime.

Museum admission fees: Visits to museums and other attractions do not require a ticket, as the puzzles are related to their outdoor areas. Admission is purely your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

How to start the game?

Download our World City Trail app from the Play Store or App Store. Register and redeem the tickets there to get started.

Do I have to wait for a tour guide, or can we start anytime?

This is a self-guided, app-led “outdoor escape game & scavenger hunt” that you can start anytime, with no need for reservations or a tour guide.

How long does each game take?

1.5 - 3 hours, it depends on your pace.

What to bring?

Weather-appropriate and comfortable clothing and shoes - Charged smartphone - Internet connection

Not Suitable for...

Wheelchair users - People with mobility impairments - Unaccompanied children

How can I reach customer service for further information and assistance?

Once you've purchased a ticket, we will send you your details up to one day before the event. If you have more questions, visit worldcitytrail.com/chat

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World City Trail offers interactive scavenger hunts around the world. 200.000 + explorers trusted us until now, and still counting!

Currently we offer more than 400 activities in 140 cities and 36 countries. The overall rating of our activities is 4.65 after 20.000+ reviews in different platforms and website.

All of our tours provide more than 5 languages to make sure that our app will be accessible to every explorer!

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