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Origins of Sydney exploration game and tour

31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, Sydney, Australia

Origins of Sydney exploration game and tour

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Follow clues to uncover the history of Sydney and discover the inspiring stories of the people of The Rocks, the stunning views from Observatory Hill, and the ruins at Foundation Park. Get in the shoes of a former convict trying to make a new life for himself in 19th-century Australia, a land of wonders and new possibilities. Are you ready to discover Sydney’s secret?Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS or guide. As you solve the problem and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.Storyline:
You were a convict brought to Australia for the crime of stealing bread and butter from a shop back home in London. You were hungry at the time, unable to find work, and alone. Your only family, your mother, died two years before. You were in prison for 3 years, but today is your first day as a free man. What can you do? You feel lost and have no idea how to start a new life so far from home. You decide to visit Sydney as a free man for the first time. Maybe here you’ll find some hope.

What to remember

Important info

This is a self-guided/treasure hunt type of tour
Note there is no person assisting you at the starting point
Total walking distance of about 2.6 km
The city game typically around 2 hour to complete (but you can go at your own pace!)
You must be at the starting point (that you'll see in the app) in order to begin, or else the game won’t start
Pause the game at any time and restart whenever you want, from the place you left it at
You need an internet connection to play this city game

What's included

Access to the quest inside the mobile game (the app is free to download). Non-stop online customer service during the walking tour

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Discover popular and lesser-known places in Sydney. Find a spiritual connection to Sydney that will stay with you forever. Learn how Lachlan Macquarie transformed Sydney from a penal colony to an international city. Play a fun city exploration game using your smartphone. Start the game at any hour and can pause it whenever you want

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 15 minutes in advance

Provider

Questo

Meeting Point

Begin your quest at the Customs House.