Scavenger hunts in Alexandria
Alexandria, a delightful city along the Potomac River in Virginia, offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and adventure. With myCityQuest Scavenger Hunts, you can explore famous landmarks like the George Washington Masonic National Memorial and the Carlyle House, all while solving intriguing puzzles and learning about the city's fascinating past. Let the charming old town and numerous historic sites captivate you, as you experience Alexandria in a whole new way!
Discovering Landmarks on the Scavenger Hunt in Alexandria
The myCityQuest Scavenger Hunts in Alexandria take you to some of the city's most iconic and must-see locations. On your adventure, you'll visit the impressive George Washington Masonic National Memorial, built in honor of George Washington. Another highlight is the Gadsby's Tavern Museum, a historic tavern from the Revolutionary War era. The Carlyle House, an elegant 18th-century merchant's mansion, is also on the itinerary. At each stop, you'll face exciting puzzles that you must solve to receive the next clue, making your Scavenger Hunt in Alexandria an unforgettable experience!
Experiencing History and Culture on the Scavenger Hunt in Alexandria
During the myCityQuest Scavenger Hunts in Alexandria, you'll not only see the sights but also delve into the city's rich history and culture. Founded in 1695, Alexandria was part of the District of Columbia from 1790 to 1846 and played a significant role in the American Civil War as a strategic defense post for Washington. Did you know that before the Civil War, Alexandria's slave market was the largest in the USA? You'll uncover such fascinating facts and more throughout your Scavenger Hunt. And don't forget to sample the local delicacies in the cozy restaurants and cafés of the old town.
Exploring the Surroundings after the Scavenger Hunt in Alexandria
After your thrilling Scavenger Hunt in Alexandria, there's still plenty to explore. Visit the picturesque Waterfront Park and enjoy the view of the Potomac River. Or take a detour to the Torpedo Factory Art Center, an innovative multimedia art museum. If you're eager to learn more about local history, a visit to the Lyceum, a well-known local history museum, is worthwhile. The Market Square is also worth a visit – here you can browse through numerous small shops and the weekly market. End your day in one of the many cozy cafés and soak in the unique atmosphere of Alexandria.
Based on long-standing experience, we know the special requirements that arise when planning a team event in Alexandria. With the myCityQuest Teamevent in Alexandria we have therefore developed a package especially for corporate clients. This extends our well-proven tours with a number of advantages that make our scavenger hunts the perfect teambuilding event in Alexandria.
- Support by myCityQuest guides via chat
- Shared image gallery and highscore
- Participation certificates with team photo & team name (as PDF)
- Interconnection through team chat
- Free rebooking (up to 7 days before the event)
- Payment by credit card or PayPal
- VAT invoice
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Frequently Asked Questions
With myCityQuest, Alexandria becomes your playing field! All you need is a ticket code, and an internet-enabled mobile phone.
On the desired date, you will gather your team in the city center of Alexandria. Then the scavenger hunt starts: Your mobile phone guides you and your team to numerous places worth seeing in Alexandria. Once there, you answer tricky questions and solve riddles. You gain points by correctly solving these tasks.
But that's not all: All registered players will receive special tasks during the rally, such as photo assignments or quiz questions. The scavenger hunt will reward you with many great memories, which you can view in a picture gallery afterwards.
Along the tour, you can take a break for ice cream or drinks at any time! After about 3 hours, the high score list will provide information about your overall ranking.
More information about the course of our scavenger hunt in Alexandria can be found here: https://www.mycityquest.com/how-it-works.
The price for a myCityQuest scavenger hunt in Alexandria is € 12.99 per person. In contrast to the price models of other providers, myCityQuest is charged per person. For example, the total price for two people is only € 25.98, for five persons € 64.95 and so on.
Tickets can be booked online in the ticket shop at https://www.mycityquest.com/tickets.
The myCityQuest scavenger hunt in Alexandria can be played at any time! If you have a ticket, you can play on a day of your choice at any time within the validity of 6 months. Tickets for myCityQuest scavenger hunts in Alexandria can be booked in the online ticket shop at https://www.mycityquest.com/tickets.
