They do it, not sit through it
Every stop asks the team to look closely and find something real. The history lands because they went looking for it.
§ Group ops // trip leaders
Turn the field trip into a mission.
You brought the group across the country to stand in front of history. Then the kids drift to their phones while someone reads a plaque aloud. Quest the City puts those phones to work: teams follow a self-guided outdoor mission, find details on real landmarks, and solve their way to the next stop.
Email ops@questthecity.com with your city, dates, and group size.
§ 01 // Built for trip leaders
Engaged kids. Zero extra logistics.
For organizers who bring groups into a city: school trips, youth ministries, scout troops, sports teams, and student travel companies.
No lines, fees, or opening hours
Every puzzle is solvable from public outdoor space. No timed entry, no admission, no waiting on a museum to open.
No app, works with weak signal
Runs in a phone browser. Teams load the mission once and keep playing if cell service drops between stops.
Fits a slot in your day
Routes are planned around a fixed walk with a clear start and finish near transit, so you can schedule it like any other stop.
Teams, not a single file line
Break a large group into small teams, each led by a leader on their own phone. Two route directions let teams start from opposite ends and avoid crowding.
Right tone at memorials
At places of remembrance, missions ask teams to observe quietly. No games with names, nothing to touch or climb.
§ 02 // A group run
How it works on trip day
01
Get one pass
Buy the mission once, with a phone for each leader who will run a team. Or email us your date and group size and we will set it up.
02
Share the link
Open the play link, tap Share, and send it to each leader. One small team per leader's phone, plus a chaperone plan you control.
03
Start the mission
Each team picks a direction and gets its first objective. Solving a stop reveals the next one.
04
Regroup at the finish
Teams converge on a known endpoint. Compare times, swap stories, earn the badge.
Group-ready routes
Washington DC · National Mall memorials
Operation Long Shadow: six memorial objectives from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial, playable in either direction.
WalkAbout 1.6 mi
Objectives6
StartMonument or Lincoln end
AccessFree, outdoors, any hour
Annapolis · State House to Naval Academy
Operation Liberty Tree: five objectives, about a mile on foot, through downtown Annapolis. Also playable in either direction.
§ 03 // Phones and passes
One link for the whole group
One phone runs a team of about 5. Add phones for $5 if you'd like to split up.
One link per purchase
Each purchase is one pass with one play link, sent by email. Choose how many phones at checkout.
Add phones any time
Need more teams later? The order email has an Add phones link. Same pass, same link, $5 per phone.
Send it to your leaders
Tap Share in the mission and send the link to each leader. Every phone runs its own team and keeps its own progress.
Schools and youth groups
Bringing a class, a youth group or a large tour? Email us before you buy. We'll help you plan teams, starting ends and timing, and set up the pass for you.
Email ops@questthecity.comGroup FAQ
How do we book a group mission?
Each mission page has the price and how to get it. For schools and youth groups, email ops@questthecity.com with your city, dates, and group size, and we will help you set it up.
What ages does it work for?
Middle school through adults. Puzzles are observation-based: find, read, and notice details on real landmarks.
Does every student need a phone?
No. Each team plays on its leader's phone, and the whole team solves together. No app or account needed.
Do we need tickets or a reservation at the sites?
No. Every stop is solvable from public outdoor space with no admission, timed passes, or opening hours.
How does supervision work?
You stay in charge. Routes use public paths with a clear start and finish, so chaperones can walk with teams or meet them at the endpoint.
How is group pricing handled?
Per phone, not per person: $20 for the first phone and $5 for each extra phone on the same pass. One phone runs a team of about 5. For example, 20 kids in 4 teams means 4 phones: $20 + 3 × $5 = $35. You buy once and share the link to the other leaders.
Planning a trip?
Email ops@questthecity.com with your city, dates, and group size.
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