Mystery Picnic - Back Bay for Guests of citizenM
What is the experience?
As the city of Boston's epicenter, it's no wonder Back Bay is the perfect place for locals and tourists alike. With tons of shopping, dining, and drinking options, there's plenty to do for everyone. Head down Newbury Street for artisan shops and boutiques, or simply go for a stroll to take in the 1800s architecture.
This experience is exclusive to guests of citizenM.
Starting with a picnic basket, have fun solving personally curated clues and riddles that’ll take you on a journey to collect your special gourmet picnic food bit by bit. Each clue you solve will lead you closer to your next picnic food pickup and even closer to your final stunning picnic location.
Included in your experience
Experience details
We recommend allowing at least 3-4 hours, including enjoying your picnic. You can certainly take longer as you explore the region!
Moderate Walking required.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free available
Walkable
Generally between 11am and 1pm - we will provide a tailored start time in your confirmation email
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- Any food allergies *
- Detailed dietary requests ie. only one of you is both gluten-free and vegetarian
*We take all food allergies and dietary requirements seriously and do our very best to accommodate them. However, as we work with third parties, we cannot guarantee that all of the food provided is completely free of allergens.
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Want to redeem a gift card or a coupon?
No problem at all! You can apply your unique Gift Card ID, referral, or coupon code at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of food will we pick up on our journey?
We won’t give away too much here, it is part of the mystery after all! But you can safely expect gourmet foods from local artisan producers, including your traditional picnic foods (such as cheese, meats, fruits and crackers etc.). And naturally, as artisan producers will be unique to the different destinations, the final picnic content varies slightly between them.
Can you accommodate for dietary requirements?
Absolutely! Just choose from our available dietary options in the ‘additional options’ section and add the preferred dietary requirement to your order. We can cater for as many people as you like, free of charge.
Do I need to pay for food on the day?
All food, wine and tastings will be covered in the cost of your experience, including picnic supplied for your perfect picnic spot.
When will I get my clues?
You’ll get your clues via email a day or two before your picnic, after which you'll have all your clues, games and puzzles ready to go! Please note, you'll need a mobile phone with internet access the day of your experience.
What will the day look like?
You can decide your specific start time and the pace for the day! We recommend getting started around 11am to give yourself enough time without feeling like you have to rush through the day. Please note some routes may have a slightly different recommendation specific to that route and the vendor opening hours. All you need to do is follow your clues which will lead the way!
How long does the experience go for?
We’ve designed it to be roughly a 3-4 hour round trip, including enjoying your picnic. But you can definitely take longer than this if you want to go on a few detours to explore the region a bit more!
What is your rescheduling and cancellation policy?
As we pre-plan and book you in for your stops along the way, we need 3 business days notice if you wish to reschedule or cancel your experience.
What is your wet weather policy?
Some of our destinations can cater for an indoor picnic spot, just ask one of our friendly concierges. But if you'd prefer to reschedule your picnic due to rain we'll need 3 business days notice, so we encourage you to keep an eye on the forecast in rainier seasons.
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