Kingston Self-Guided Walking Tour with Scavenger Hunt

Solve puzzles through Kingston's history as you walk the waterfront and downtown core.

Kingston's self-guided walking scavenger hunt takes you through the city's historic center on a 2.8 km route from City Hall to City Park, passing parks, museums and monuments along the waterfront. You solve 34 challenges and games on your smartphone to unlock each next destination, moving at your own pace across 27 locations. Start whenever you choose: no fixed schedule, no app download, no admission fees to any site. The route is wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly, and takes roughly 2 hours to complete, though you control the timing.

The experience

You start from your smartphone whenever you're ready, with no reservation or scheduling needed. The scavenger hunt guides you through Kingston's downtown and waterfront on a 2.8 km walk, moving from one challenge to the next. Each puzzle or game you solve reveals your next destination, so the route unfolds as you go rather than being handed to you upfront. You're walking the exterior of 27 locations (City Hall, City Park, various museums and monuments), but you don't enter any of them. The challenges are all about what you observe from the street and what you know or learn along the way.

The hunt includes 34 challenges, games and enigmas woven across the route. Some test your knowledge of local history, others ask you to spot details in the architecture or the streetscape, and some are pure puzzles. You move at your own pace, taking as much or as little time as you want: most people finish in around 2 hours, but that's flexible. The mobile site works on any smartphone with internet access (WiFi alone won't do it), and the whole thing is available in English or French. If you get stuck, customer support is available 24/7.

The route is wheelchair accessible throughout, and strollers and prams work on all surfaces. Pets are welcome, and public transit stops are nearby if you need a break or want to skip ahead. Because you're walking the exterior only and not entering buildings, there are no admission costs and no timing conflicts with museum hours or closures.

What’s included

• Scavenger hunt accessed on your smartphone.
• 34 challenges and games across 27 locations.
• 24/7 customer support.
• English and French language options.

Options for this experience

4 options

Single ticket for Kingston miniUp to 1 per booking · No fixed timeMini Individual ticket option: a mini self-guided walking tour with a challenge at every stop, sold as individual tickets.

Kingston Scavenger Single ticketUp to 1 per booking · No fixed timeScavenger Hunt individual ticket: a self-guided walking tour with a challenge at every stop, available as an individual ticket.

Mini group ticket, KingstonUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timeDuration: 1 hour. This tour is half the length of the original, simpler and shorter. Kingston Mini: This tour is half the length of the original, simpler and shorter, and it does not visit every destination on the itinerary. Mini Scavenger Group option: a mini self-guided walking tour with a challenge at every stop, for groups of up to 6 people.

Kingston Scavenger Group ticketUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timeScavenger Hunt group option: a self-guided walking tour with a challenge at every stop, for groups of up to 6 people.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tourist Scavenger Hunt

Is this one for you?The smartphone-based format means you move at your own pace without a guide or group schedule, so it works for anyone who wants to explore Kingston's history on their own terms: families with kids, solo travelers, or groups that don't want to stick together. The 2.8 km route is flat and accessible throughout, making it manageable for a wide range of fitness levels and mobility needs.

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Top questions

How many challenges and locations are included in the Kingston scavenger hunt?

The scavenger hunt includes 34 challenges across 27 locations throughout Kingston's historic center, from City Hall to City Park and along the waterfront.

Do I need to download an app or book a specific time to start the tour?

No app is needed: the scavenger hunt runs on your smartphone's mobile browser. You start whenever you want with no reservation or fixed schedule required.

What happens if I get stuck on a challenge during the walk?

Customer support is available 24/7 to help you if you need a hint or get stuck on any challenge.

Can I do this tour with a stroller or wheelchair?

Yes, the entire 2.8 km route is wheelchair accessible and all surfaces work with strollers and prams. Pets are also welcome throughout.

Do I need to enter any of the museums or buildings to complete the scavenger hunt?

No, this is strictly an exterior walking tour. You solve challenges based on what you observe from the street, so no admission fees or building entry is required.

What kind of internet connection do I need to use the scavenger hunt?

You need internet access on your smartphone to complete the activity. WiFi alone is not sufficient. You'll need a mobile data connection.