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Founding Secrets Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt
Center City East
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Founding Secrets transforms Old City Philadelphia into a living game board—where history isn’t narrated, it’s unlocked.
Instead of passively listening to a guide, guests become active players in a high-stakes, challenge-driven experience. Participants decode cryptic clues, solve historically rooted riddles, and complete creative missions that pull them directly into the stories, tensions, and ambitions that shaped the nation. Every decision earns points, sparks competition, and reveals a deeper layer of Philadelphia’s founding legacy.
This is history through strategy, collaboration, and play—designed to energize visitors, strengthen teams, and challenge leaders to think, move, and solve to...
Highlights
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Digital app access
WiFI
Cellphone Service
Entrance fees to the location are not included or required for the scavenger hunt. If you would like to enter these locations you must pay these fees directly
Meeting Points
Departure
Independence Visitor Center
There is no in-person meetup required. Once you download the scavenger hunt app, the exact starting location will be revealed inside the app and will automatically activate when you arrive.
How It Works
You will receive download instructions for the scavenger hunt app after purchase
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Founding Secrets transforms Old City Philadelphia into a living game board—where history isn’t narrated, it’s unlocked.
Instead of passively listening to a guide, guests become active players in a high-stakes, challenge-driven experience. Participants decode cryptic clues, solve historically rooted riddles, and complete creative missions that pull them directly into the stories, tensions, and ambitions that shaped the nation. Every decision earns points, sparks competition, and reveals a deeper layer of Philadelphia’s founding legacy.
This is history through strategy, collaboration, and play—designed to energize visitors, strengthen teams, and challenge leaders to think, move, and solve to...
Highlights
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Digital app access
WiFI
Cellphone Service
Entrance fees to the location are not included or required for the scavenger hunt. If you would like to enter these locations you must pay these fees directly
Meeting Points
Departure
Independence Visitor Center
There is no in-person meetup required. Once you download the scavenger hunt app, the exact starting location will be revealed inside the app and will automatically activate when you arrive.
How It Works
You will receive download instructions for the scavenger hunt app after purchase
Founding Secrets is a premium, interactive scavenger hunt through Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhood — Old City.
This is not a tour where you listen and walk. This is a challenge-driven experience where guests: Decode clues Solve historic riddles Complete creative missions Compete for points and prizes Discover Philadelphia through play
Designed for visitors, corporate teams, friend groups, and leadership retreats.
Arrive and Check In -Guests receive digital access (QR code or link) + team assignments
Solve & Explore
Each stop reveals: -A historic riddle -A location-based task -A creative or strategic challenge
