15 Self-Guided Games in the USA Worth Booking

1.Dallas Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $15Our pick

Use the Explorial app to walk Dallas at your own pace, solve questions, find landmarks, and complete creative photo tasks. The roughly two-hour route starts and ends at Akard Plaza, visiting Pioneer Plaza, Dealey Plaza, Dallas City Hall, and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. It is private, English-language, and works well for families, couples, and small groups.

“Really enjoyed the well designed scavenger hunt. The questions were fun, we learned a lot, and the walking distance was perfect!”

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2.Self-Guided Denver’s Golden Treasure Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $14

Use the Let's Roam app to guide your private group through central Denver for about two hours. Start at 1326 Tremont Pl and follow clues toward the Colorado State Capitol, 16th Street Mall, Union Station, Coors Field, Larimer Square, and other city sights. You solve challenges at your own pace, with no guide or fixed departure time.

“A great hunt around downtown Denver to find historical landmarks and learn fun facts! Would recommend!”

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3.Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Milwaukee A Splash of Color

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $14

Use the Let’s Roam app to guide your private group through 12 Milwaukee stops, from the Milwaukee Art Museum and RiverWalk to the Bronze Fonz and Pabst Theater. Solve clues, answer questions, and take photos at your own pace. The hunt lasts about two hours and begins and ends near the art museum.

“This was amazing and it was definetely a excessive It’s challenging in ways I’ve never been Highly recommend for others to try”

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4.Portland (Downtown) Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $15Top rated

Use the Explorial app to explore Portland’s downtown and Pearl District at your own pace. Follow map clues to Powell’s City of Books, Portlandia, and other sights, then answer questions and complete creative photo tasks for points. The self-guided route takes about 1 to 2 hours, starts and ends at 1000 SW Naito Pkwy, and costs $15.90 per person.

“Awesome and a lot of fun for everyone. Glad we did this. Interesting way to learn some things about the city.”

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5.Savannah Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through Savannah’s historic center on a 3.8 km route. Solve observation-based riddles at ten outdoor stops, hear stories in six languages, and pause whenever you like. The route includes Forsyth Park, Chippewa Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, City Market, and River Street. No guide or admission tickets are needed.

“It was nice, took you all over. If you can’t walk much I wouldn’t recommend this, and I would park close to the river”

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6.Nashville Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $15

Use the Explorial app to explore downtown Nashville at your own pace. Follow map hints to the Capitol Building, Sam Davis of Tennessee, Ryman Auditorium, and other sights, then answer questions and complete creative photo tasks. The private game costs $15.85 per person and usually takes one to two hours.

“Fun way to explore Nashville and learn. It was fun but a bit short. I learned so many cool things about the city.”

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7.Gaslamp Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk in San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

You follow a story through San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter using the Questo app, solving clues at ten historic sites in about 90 minutes. Start at 501 L St, visit places including the Chinese Historical Museum, Horton Grand Hotel, and Balboa Theatre, then return to the meeting point. No guide or attraction admission is needed.

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8.Fort Worth Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $15

Use the Explorial app and a booking code to guide yourself around Fort Worth from 100 E Weatherford St. Solve sight-based questions, follow map clues, and complete creative photo tasks at places including the JFK Tribute, Flatiron Building, Fort Worth Water Gardens, historic churches, and public art. Plan on roughly two hours, with breaks whenever you like.

“great game for first time visitors of Fort Worth. Good riddles and nice additional information about the city!”

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9.Ghost Hunt in Hollywood: Self-Guided Haunted Puzzle Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Explore Hollywood from Vine Street to Sunset Boulevard with a self-guided Questo puzzle walk. Solve clues at historic theaters, hotels, restaurants, and old Hollywood landmarks. There is no guide, and you can start anytime, pause freely, and play offline for about 90 minutes, though your pace and clue-solving may take longer.

“I really enjoyed the combination of exploring the story within the game and the city at the same time. Cool concept!”

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10.Self Guided Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $24

Follow a self-guided Nashville scavenger hunt for about three hours. Start at 151 6th Ave N, visit the Tennessee State Capitol and Lower Broadway, and answer questions on your smartphone as you walk. You set the pace, travel with only your own group, and finish where you began.

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11.Self-Guided Houston Scavenger Hunt: Houston, We Have a Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13

Use the Let’s Roam app to guide your private group through Houston landmarks including Hermann Park, Daikin Park, City Hall, Discovery Green, and Jones Hall. Solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and follow the map at your own pace. You need a charged smartphone, comfortable shoes, and weather-ready clothing.

“Getting together as a group we has so much fun trying to beat the other team to find the clues to each hunt”

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12.Self Guided Adventure Game Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Use the Questo app to follow a story-driven Nashville walking game from 100 Demonbreun Street. Solve clues, receive phone-guided directions, and visit Nashville Music Garden, Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, Ryman Auditorium, and lesser-known spots. The private game takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and has no live guide.

“Neat and interesting little game, definitely adds a lil extra fun to sightseeing places you've never been to.”

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13.Portland (Along the Waterfront) Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $15

Use the Explorial app to explore Portland’s waterfront at your own pace. Solve clue-based questions, find sights, and complete creative photo tasks at stops including Moda Center, Steel Bridge, and Japanese American Historical Plaza. The private activity takes about two hours, costs $15.85 per person, and is offered in English.

“You’ll learn fascinating stories while navigating through the city. It was fun for both kids and adults. Highly recommended!”

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14.Atlanta Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $15

Use the Explorial app and an access code to guide your private group around Atlanta from 804 Edgewood Ave NE. Solve questions, find sights, and complete creative photo tasks at your own pace. The English-language game takes about 1 to 2 hours and includes stops such as the Trolley Barn, Tea Party House, and Lock Box.

“This was a really fun adventure to do as a family travelling for the first time to Atlanta! Everyone loved it, even the kids. They were super excited with the riddles and the challenges! A great activity to do with the family! We absolutely recommend it!”

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15.Brooklyn, NY Street Art Puzzle Quest: Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Use the Questo app to guide your group from 175 Broadway to 162 N 9th St in Williamsburg. Solve clues, find street art, and learn about each stop at your own pace. The quest lasts about 70 minutes, works offline, is private to your group, and has no physical guide.

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