Tours/New Orleans/New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure
Viator · Private tour

New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure

3.9(7)New Orleans1 hour
VIATOR3.9(7)

Description

A priceless painting has vanished from a historic French Quarter mansion. Follow coded messages from the mysterious thief through 10 iconic New Orleans landmarks on this self-guided puzzle adventure. Begin at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, the oldest bar in America with ties to pirate treasure. Decode puzzles at the Old Ursuline Convent, where vampire casket girl legends haunt the corridors, then trace jazz history past Danny Barker’s birthplace. Navigate past St. Louis Cathedral and through Jackson Square before uncovering secrets at America’s first licensed pharmacy. Each stop reveals a new clue and stories hidden behind famous facades. Your chase ends with beignets at Cafe du Monde and the birthplace of the muffuletta sandwich, where a twist ending reveals the truth behind the stolen masterpiece. Play anytime at your own pace using the Questo app. Best in the evening when the Quarter comes alive. Perfect for couples, families, and mystery lovers.

Tour Options

New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure

Itinerary

5 min

You will begin at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

Admission not included5 min

Here you will find your second clue to solve the challenge, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

5 min

Study your next clue on Danny Barker Birthplace.

5 min

To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.

5 min

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you around St. Louis Cathedral. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

5 min

Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

5 min

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace

5 min

Explore at your own pace while admiring the one of the oldest operating military units in the nation.

5 min

To solve the challenge that awaits you at Café du Monde you will be given the next clue.

5 min

You will finish at Central Grocery and Deli. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

Highlights

Play anytime, pause and resume, go at your own pace
Surprise twist ending that reframes your entire investigation
Iconic stops: Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square
Food trail finale: Cafe du Monde beignets and Central Grocery muffuletta
Self-guided stolen art puzzle adventure through 10 French Quarter landmarks
Pirate legends, vampire lore, jazz history, and pharmacy secrets
Coded clues and an interactive map in the Questo app

What's included

Included
Play anytime, pause and resume, go at your own pace
Surprise twist ending that reframes your entire investigation
Iconic stops: Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square
Food trail finale: Cafe du Monde beignets and Central Grocery muffuletta
Self-guided stolen art puzzle adventure through 10 French Quarter landmarks
Pirate legends, vampire lore, jazz history, and pharmacy secrets
Coded clues and an interactive map in the Questo app
Not included
Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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

Reviews(7)

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Stacy_G
December 28, 2025
Not audible

This is a reading tour, its not audible, not safe to be reading all that story line while walking those very uneven crowded streets. Waste of money and time.

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Sonja_K
December 7, 2025
It was a little...

It was a little zigzagging instead of just one way. It was cute and clever. Hit good stops in quarter.

Operator response

Thank you for the review. I appreciate the note about the route feeling a bit zigzaggy. I’m glad you still found it cute and clever, and that the stops in the French Quarter were a good fit.

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Anthony_Y
July 1, 2025
This is a great way to...

This is a great way to see things in the French Quarter. Beware, however, that the puzzles are timed and can't be paused once started. I think that's a fun element if you're in a familiar city and you just want something fun to do, but it's not conducive to exploring a new city and taking in all the sights and stops along the way.

Operator response

Thanks for the thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed seeing the French Quarter in a new way. Appreciate the note on the timed puzzles — we’ll take it into account as we continue improving the experience.

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Andrew_C
July 16, 2024
This was a lot of fun. We...

This was a lot of fun. We have never been to New Orleans before and this was a cool way to explore the French Quarter and entertain our kids with a mystery along the way.

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled that our game provided a fun and engaging way to explore the French Quarter and entertain your kids. It’s fantastic to hear that it was a memorable introduction to New Orleans for you. We hope to have the pleasure of guiding you through more exciting adventures in the future!

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Lisa_P
June 12, 2024
SO MUCH FUN

This was SO MUCH FUN. You get to go to some really cool places and learn things you didn’t know! We had an absolute blast! Now we want to try them in other places!

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you for your enthusiastic review! We're thrilled you had a blast and enjoyed discovering new places. We can't wait for you to try our adventures in other locations!

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Princess_D
February 24, 2023
Good, could've been Great

It was a fun game however, some of the clues were hard to interpret because of the way they were worded and the strange grammar.

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you for taking time to give us your feedback. Our goal is the total satisfaction of our customers and to provide a positive experience. Hope to see you explore more games with us.

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Carmen_T
June 8, 2022
Fun!

It was fun and informative!! I enjoyed it despite the heat! Some directions are not very clear but the idea is great! Adding more places will make it even better!

2 people found this helpful
Operator response

Hello! thanks for providing your review. We are happy that you have enjoyed. Rest assured that we'll take a look on the directions to ensure it's always clear. Looking forward on your next game with us.

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