Chicago · SCAVENGER HUNTS
A grid city with landmarks two blocks apart is built for this. These 11 hunts differ on app versus live host, how much walking is involved and group size — priced per person or per team, which matters.
A low-cost, offline smartphone game quest through Millennium Park and nearby landmarks, solving clue challenges at iconic Chicago art and fountains.
“There were several interesting things to see, but we missed others. The instructions for how to get from one site to another were miserable. The "challenge" was full of silly questions - not worth the trouble of trying to figure them out.”
Haunted Chicago smartphone scavenger hunt from Chicago History Museum to Lincoln Park Zoo. Solve clues on a budget-friendly 2-hour walk.
“It was a super fun and interesting way to get some history of the park and also get to sightsee!! It lets you discover little things that you probably normally wouldn’t explore. Definitely Recommend!! I’m going to look for one everywhere I travel!!”
A 2-hour Chicago scavenger hunt with remote guide Kat, clue challenges at iconic spots, and photo texting for your team.
“Was super fun had a great time, the host kat was amazing and did such a great job. Would definitely do again and will find in other states.”
A self-guided Chicago gangster crime-story puzzle walk with app-led directions, quizzes, and free admission stops across iconic landmarks.
“Wasn’t able to claim it my experience. It would not recognize the code given to me or the email. Very disappointed.”
Play a smartphone-guided scavenger hunt through Chicago’s Loop, solving clues at landmarks like Cloud Gate and the Art Institute in about 3 hours.
“We did not get to do it. It states to go to a hotel that knows nothing of it. It was not until after reaching out to support and hours after the time planned did I get informed that it was done on our phone.”
1-hour private zombie scavenger hunt in Chicago. Use an app to find survival items, finish challenges, and earn points via live chat.
“Finding the different items and having to act out random scenes. Also just seeing the different ideas we came up with as a group. It was super fun and enjoyable.”
Self-guided Chicago scavenger hunt with GPS audio. Solve puzzles from Navy Pier to top landmarks, walk 5 km, and pay $8.42.
“A fun way to get to explore a great part of the city. We learned and laughed and high-fived our way through the clues. And genuinely enjoyed the locations. Many pictures were taken! We only had an afternoon to complete but we did it and didn’t feel rushed at all. We didn’t go into any of the big locations but it left an idea of what we could do/visit the next time we’re here. We had a blast!”
Solve a 1920s whodunit on a self-paced Chicago Loop scavenger hunt with clues at the Art Institute, Auditorium Theatre, and Sullivan Center.
“We went for a date day as a birthday gift. It was so fun and we loved the fact that it allowed us to explore our cit and bop around for the day. It was tricky which we liked, but nothing to crazy!! highly recommend for a date or even family day.”
Self-guided Magnificent Mile scavenger hunt on your phone. Solve 20 landmark challenges, walk about 2 miles, $24.50.
“This was a terrific self-guided experience. It's an opportunity for locals to go deeper into Chicago history and for tourists to get a taste of both the long view and interesting detail that would be very easy to overlook - all at your own pace and in the timeframe that works for you.”
A self-guided Chicago Loop scavenger hunt using the Let's Roam app, photo challenges, and puzzle roles, for 2 hours of city fun.
“Going from Viator to the Let's Roam app was messy. Not even sure I got the right experience. Adding someone to do it with me from their phone didn't work. We wasted precious time fumbling around and getting frustrated. Eventually we gave up and had a great time on our own.”
Self-guided eATLAS scavenger hunt across Chicago’s Loop and River North, racing the clock on a leaderboard at iconic spots.
“This scavenger hunt through the eAtlas mobile app was a bunch of fun! The hunt taught us some amazing new things about the city that we see every day, as we tried for the best time on the leaderboard. We will definitely recommend this scavenger hunt and the eAtlas app!”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
