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National Mall Democracy Quest Experience in Washington DC, United States

Columbus Circle Northeast, Washington, 20002

Discover the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, t…

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Duration 1h 40m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Discover the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of a famous historian.

As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?

Highlights include:
• Explore the United States Capitol, the Supreme Court of the United States, Library of Congress and lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
• Learn about the fascinating legend behind the emblem of the USA.
• Discover the largest library in the world.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

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,although several people can share a phone.

Itinerary

You will begin at Columbus Circle. 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.

Here you will find 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.

Study your next clue on Russell Senate Office Building.

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

Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Library of Congress. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

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

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

Explore at your own pace while admiring the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial around you.

To solve the challenge that awaits you at Peace Monument, you will be given the next clue.

See the Summerhouse and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.

You will finish at Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon. Here is where both the story and the city exploration game end.

What’s included

Included

  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • 24/7 customer support.

Not included

  • A tour guide.
  • Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour)

Important information

Meeting point

Columbus Circle Northeast, Washington, 20002

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleInfants must not sit on lapsInfant seats unavailable• Check your email (inbox and spam folder) for a message from Questo with instructions on how to download and play the exploration game. • You can play offline

Cancellation policy

Standard Viator policy 0% charge if cancelled within 24000 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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