About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 30 min–2 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 30 min–2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- 24/7 customer support.
- Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
Itinerary and highlights
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Questo
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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