Unlock Chicago’s secrets with our outdoor escape game adventure!

Unlock Chicago’s secrets with our outdoor escape game adventure!

  • Ages 12+

Challenge yourself in Chicago’s outdoor escape game! Solve puzzles while exploring iconic landmarks and hidden gems.

By World City Trail

Select date and time

Wednesday, May 21 · 7am - 4pm CDT

Location

Navy Pier

600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Get ready to explore Chicago like never before with our exciting outdoor escape game! As you walk through the vibrant city streets, you’ll pass by famous sights like Millennium Park, all while solving challenging puzzles that reveal the city’s rich history and hidden stories. Whether you're a local or visiting for the first time, this thrilling adventure will keep you on your toes as you discover the best of Chicago. Using a mobile app, you’ll be guided through a series of brain-teasers and surprises that will test your problem-solving skills!

Chicago escape game


  • Uncover the highlights with an interactive smartphone app. Solve location-based riddles at the exterior of each attraction on this walking tour.
  • Navigation and automatic help system with 3 levels of hints.
  • Visit 10 of the most important attractions in the city as you walk. Stop and find clues at each attraction to reveal your next destination.
  • Enjoy the challenge of using logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to finish the game.
  • Feel the thrill of completing each riddle. Start or pause the tour whenever you want. See the city at your own pace.
  • Read interesting information and facts about the city. Stop to snap pictures as you go.

Starting location: Navy Pier

Ending location: Adler Planetarium

You will visit:

  • Navy Pier
  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Bridge
  • Maggie Daley Park
  • Millennium Park
  • The Art Institute of Chicago
  • Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
  • Queen’s Landing
  • Field Museum
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Adler Planetarium

What's Included

  • Self-guided walking tour with World City Trail App
  • Location based puzzles
  • Login credentials
  • Map Navigation

What's Not Included

  • Smartphone & Data
  • Entry fees

Start whenever you want between 7 AM up to 4 PM.

Take the opportunity to snap some photos as you walk between locations. Pause the game and resume anytime.

Museum admission fees: Visits to museums and other attractions do not require a ticket, as the puzzles are related to their outdoor areas. Admission is purely your choice.

Find more walking tours near you! Visit https://worldcitytrail.com

Frequently asked questions

How to start the game?

Download our World City Trail app from the Play Store or App Store. Register and redeem the tickets there to get started.

Do I have to wait for a tour guide, or can we start anytime?

This is a self-guided, app-led “outdoor escape game & scavenger hunt” that you can start anytime, with no need for reservations or a tour guide.

How long does each game take?

1.5 - 3 hours, it depends on your pace.

What to bring?

Weather-appropriate and comfortable clothing and shoes - Charged smartphone - Internet connection

Not Suitable for...

Wheelchair users - People with mobility impairments - Unaccompanied children

How can I reach customer service for further information and assistance?

Once you've purchased a ticket, we will send you your details up to one day before the event. If you have more questions, visit worldcitytrail.com/chat

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World City Trail offers interactive scavenger hunts around the world. 200.000 + explorers trusted us until now, and still counting!

Currently we offer more than 400 activities in 140 cities and 36 countries. The overall rating of our activities is 4.65 after 20.000+ reviews in different platforms and website.

All of our tours provide more than 5 languages to make sure that our app will be accessible to every explorer!

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