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  • Montreal, Canada

Montreal Mystery Quest: Shadows of Prohibition

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

You wake up under cherry trees in Montreal's Chinatown, a stranger's jacket draped over your shoulders and a wallet inside that could get you killed. Al Capone's associates don't forgive mistakes. Follow the hidden trails of the city's Prohibition past and find a way out before anyone finds you. This self-guided mystery quest takes you on a 90-minute walk through the living history of 1920s Montreal. Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you piece together a noir story across Chinatown, the old Red Light District, Monument National, and the Place des Arts. Solve cryptic puzzles, decode secret messages, and uncover the underground cabaret scene that thrived while the rest of North America went dry. Start whenever you like and explore 2.6 kilometres of Montreal's most atmospheric streets entirely at your own pace. Perfect for history lovers, couples, and curious explorers who want to see the city through a completely different lens. No prior knowledge of Quebec history needed.

What to Expect

Private tour
9 stops
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 50 min

Stop at: Montreal Botanical Garden

5 min

You will begin at Sakura Garden. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

Stop at: 1055 Rue Clark

5 min

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Parc Sun-Yat-Sen. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

Stop at: Rue de la Paix

5 min

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Place de la Paix. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

Stop at: Quartier des Spectacles

5 min

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Parterre du Quartier des spectacles. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

Stop at: Church of Saint John the Evangelist

5 min

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Church of St. John the Evangelist. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

Stop at: The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada

5 min

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada . You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

Stop at: St. James United Church

5 min

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at St. James United Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

Stop at: Place des Festivals

5 min

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Place des Festivals. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

Stop at: Place des Arts

5 min

You will finish at Place des Arts. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience
  • Real Prohibition history at every stop, from jazz migration to police corruption
  • Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play entirely at your own pace
  • Decode secret messages and solve noir puzzles across Chinatown and the Red Light District
  • Self-guided Prohibition mystery through central Montreal
  • Story-driven 1920s mystery following a drunkard through Montreal's gangster underground
NOT INCLUDED
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Meeting And Pickup

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

3.9

9 total reviews

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