8 New Orleans Scavenger Hunts and Escape Games Tours Worth Booking

1.The Escape Game at the French Quarter in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42Our pick

At The Escape Game New Orleans, you and up to 11 teammates solve clues during a 60-minute mission. Choose Prison Break, Special Ops, The Heist, or Playground. A game guide briefs you, offers hints when needed, and helps with the final debrief.

“This experience was both challenging and fun. Definitely demands thought and insight. The host was polite and informative as well. Would definitely participate again.”

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2.Murder Mystery by Killer Theater

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $30

At The Maison’s upstairs Penthouse, you’ll help solve a funny, sometimes spicy murder set in 1911 Storyville. Hosts such as Frosty and Nigel guide the action while selected audience members receive character roles, scripts, costumes, and clues. Arrive early for live music downstairs.

“Group interaction. Funny. Be warned: not for anyone under 18. Great night!!! Setting was very appropriate.”

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3.City Park Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Use the Questo app to explore New Orleans City Park at your own pace. Solve clues from the New Orleans Museum of Art to the Botanical Gardens and Singing Oak while learning about park art and history. The game runs offline, lasts about 70 minutes, and has no physical guide.

“I would've given this a 5-star review however there were several clues that were impossible to solve due to the changes to the area. If this was updated regularly, it would make for a fantastic way to experience City Park. I've been going to New Orleans for over 10 years and had no idea what the park had to offer. I will most definitely be going back to experience all of the amazing fun things to do!! I do recommend this but be prepared to be a little frustrated.”

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4.New Orleans Scavenger Hunt Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Use your smartphone to solve challenges around New Orleans with a team of two to five. The self-guided route visits Spanish Plaza, the French Market, Washington Artillery Park, and Bourbon Street, mixing local sights, puzzles, and walking. Bring US cellular data, good shoes, and patience for changing weather.

“So much fun. Discovered parks, alleys, sculptures and hidden gems along the entire game route. If you love Amazing Race like challanges this is definitely it. Multiple levels of difficulty so all ages can help on different challenges. Loved silly and encouraging comments after each completed question. Perfect activity to explore NOLA on your own.”

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5.Nutty New Orleans Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You’ll use your phone to solve clues, find objects, complete photo challenges, and explore the French Quarter with a remote live host cheering you on. The two-hour hunt begins at the Ignatius J. Reilly statue, includes Gallery Orange, and suits families, dogs, birthdays, and group outings.

“That is wasted the majority of our day because locations were closed and instead of just accepting things as they happened being compared to OTHER NOLA players that didn’t have the same experience. I consider this being very rude and inconsiderate. Bad experience all the way around and wish we would have decided to do another activity for my son’s 18th birthday. This was not well put together”

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6.New Orleans Self-Guided French Quarter Stolen Art Adventure Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 56 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Use your phone to follow a stolen-art mystery through ten French Quarter stops, including Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Café du Monde, and Central Grocery. The self-guided game costs $5.99 per person, takes about two hours, and lets your private group set its own pace between challenges.

“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!”

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7.Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Tara’s Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt turns New Orleans into a team game. Starting at 1 Canal Street, you’ll tackle creative missions in the French Quarter, find clues and art, and receive live WhatsApp commentary from Tara. Bring a phone, walking shoes, and a willing team.

“We had a great time on the New Orleans Adventurer Scavenger Hunt. What an amazing way to experience the city!”

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8.Outdoor Escape Room in New Orleans – The French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at Canal Street and Exchange Place for a private French Quarter puzzle hunt built around a fortune teller, two lost lovers, and a ghostly quest. Use the physical game box and QR app to solve clues, find real-world locations, and guide your group back to the meeting point.

“I have grown up visiting New Orleans and thought this would be a fun, new way to experience The French Quarter. And, YEP! This was great! My wife and I played with our grown children. So, of course the game got a little competitive. We all thought we would breeze through it. But, we were truly challenged (I confess we visited that hint link more than once - I blame the Hurricanes). Our next game will be Atlanta - and very excited to play another one!”

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