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Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour in United States, Boston

1 Brattle St, Middlesex County Cambridge, 02138

Discover iconic locations from Harvard Yard by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of…

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Duration 1h 35m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–10 travelers

Full description

Discover iconic locations from Harvard Yard by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of Owen Shaw, a budding journalist.

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

Highlights include:
• Explore Widener Library, Carpenter Center, the Statue of John Harvard and other lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
• Find out the truth about “The Statue of Three Lies”.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
• Figure out who keeps stealing the chair of the president of The Harvard Crimson.

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 Harvard Square. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You will finish at the Harvard Lampoon Building. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games 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

1 Brattle St, Middlesex County Cambridge, 02138

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleInfants must not sit on lapsInfant seats unavailable- Unlock your city game in the Questo app using this link: [https://questoapp.com/unlock](https://questoapp.com/unlock) - Download the Questo app using this link (it’s free): [onelink.to/questo](http://onelink.to/questo) - Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!

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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