




Follow clues to uncover the history of Sydney and discover the inspiring stories of the people of The Rocks, the stunning views from Observatory Hill, and the ruins at Foundation Park. Get in the shoes of a former convict trying to make a new life for himself in 19th-century Australia, a land of wonders and new possibilities. Are you ready to discover Sydney’s secret? 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.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $8.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Customs House, is a historic building that has been repurposed into a cultural and heritage space. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
First Fleet Park, located in The Rocks area of Sydney, features a unique concrete map that commemorates the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
The Tank Stream Fountain, is a tribute to the Tank Stream, which was once a crucial water source for the early colony of Sydney. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
It's a popular destination for tourists due to its rich history and cultural significance. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
Cadmans Cottage, is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the city and holds historical significance. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
A charming laneway that holds historical significance and offers a glimpse into the area's past. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
Campbell's Stores is a historic building complex, has a set of heritage-listed sandstone warehouses that date back to the mid-19th century. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
Mrs Jones, is a popular restaurant in the area. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
Foundation Park holds significant historical importance as it marks the site of the first Government House of New South Wales. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
Observatory Hill holds historical significance as the site of the first observatory in Australia, established in the early 19th century. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
The Garrison Church is a heritage-listed building and holds significant historical importance. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
The Hero of Waterloo is a historic pub and has a rich history dating back to the early 1840s and is one of Sydney's oldest surviving pubs. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
Dawes Point holds significant historical importance as one of the earliest areas of European settlement in Sydney. It was named after Lieutenant William Dawes, an astronomer and officer of the First Fleet.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From Prison to Freedom: Sydney Self-Guided Puzzle Quest lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 13 stops.
Prices start at $6 per person for this Sydney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $8. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The game starts at the Customs House. 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Questo.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
From Prison to Freedom: Sydney Self-Guided Puzzle Quest | 1h 30min–2h | 5.0 (2) | $6 | |
Art Heist in Sydney: Self-Guided Detective Puzzle Game | 2h 15min | 5.0 (1) | $4 | View |
Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide | 10 hours | 4.9 (9,954) | $166 | View |
Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive | 10 hours | 4.9 (5,535) | $164 | View |
Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour | 1 hour | 4.7 (4,230) | $36 | View |
Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World | 10 hours | 4.6 (2,653) | $149 | View |
Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour | 1h 30min | 4.8 (1,774) | $36 | View |