Overview
Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes in this abduction mystery hunt around the historical city of Philadelphia!
In ‘The Kidnapping by Independence Hall' you are taken back to the year 1932.
You are a policaman in Philadelphia. A baby has been snatched from its pram and replaced with a doll.
Now it is up to you to find the kidnapper and bring the baby back to its parents!
After your purchase, you go to the designated pickup point and collect the mystery package containing everything you will need to solve this mystery. When you have collected it, you are free to begin whenever you want.
Enjoy the flexibility of starting and stopping as you please.
Solving this murder mystery is an exciting and challenging activity that you can try together with your family, friends, or colleagues.
A good tip! We recommend 2-4 in a group.
If you are more than 4 people, you can buy more mysteries and compete against each other.
The winner is the group that solves the mystery the fastest.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
A mystery package containing everything you will need to solve the mystery. Only in English.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
This is the pickup point where you go to collect the mystery. Please bring your voucher or confirmation email to the pickup point to collect. Afterwards you can begin whenever you wish. Precise address:
Philadelphia Visitor Center, 1 N. Independence Mall W, 599 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19106.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please bring the voucher or confirmation to the pickup point for collection. Remember to dress according to the weather, as this is an outdoor activity. There may be places with limited access to wheelchairs or people with decreased mobility.
The mystery package must be collected in order to start the self-guided tour. The pick up point has specific opening hours, keep that in mind for collection. Afterwards you can start and stop whenever you wish.
We do not offer pick up of any kind, this is a self-guided city walk where you walk around the city solving clues and tasks.
Opening hours:
Daily: 9am-5pm; Closed: Christmas Day
What to expect
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Independence Hall
25 min
Here you start your mystery journey and read the introduction that will then point you in the right direction.
You will also end your self-guided city walk here, when you have solve all the tasks and are ready to get to the conclusion and find out who the real culprit is. -
Washington Square
15 min
This is another location you will visit on your self-guided city walk through Philadelphia.
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Chestnut Street
15 min
This location will play a part in you solving the mystery. Tasks and clues will be related to your surroundings and you must solve them to be able to get to the next location.
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Lit Brothers Building
20 min
You will pass this building in your city walk as you gather clues to solve the various tasks. Be aware of your surroundings and figure out how to get to the next location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Interactive Mystery Hunt by Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Can I cancel Interactive Mystery Hunt by Independence Hall in Philadelphia for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1–2 hours.
What's included?
- A mystery package containing everything you will need to solve the mystery. Only in English.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Independence Hall, Washington Square, Chestnut Street, Lit Brothers Building.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Solve a Mystery AB
