5 Wits, Boston, MA

  • Address 186 Brookline Avenue
    Boston, MA 02215
    United States
  • Phone number+1 617 375 9487
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  • Neighborhood : Kenmore
    http://www.5-wits.com/
  • Mon to Tue from 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM,Wed to Thu from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM,Fri to Sat from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Walk into adventure at 5 Wits - the name originates from Renaissance literature where the five wits were considered to be common sense, imagination, fantasy, estimation and memory. This unusual place brings you a melange of museum exhibits, haunted houses, video games and special effects to create an interactive adventure experience. If you are tired of watching action films and wish to be part of one, then 5 Wits gives you the opportunity. Arm yourself with your five key senses and get ready to win over evil!

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yelp Reviews ( 31 Reviews see all ) Top

Francisco A.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Francisco A. on October 22, 2009

Beats the crap out of going to another random bar, and drink yourself to fun land. It is an Indiana Jones, The Mummy kinda interactive adventure with a...

Hisham K.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Hisham K. on October 21, 2009

This was fun. We were looking for something different to do, and Tomb is about as different as it gets. It's an immersive adventure, where you have to...

Christina G.

(Rating: 3.0) 

by Christina G. on May 12, 2009

I did it! Went to Tomb with some girlfriends last week. We're college students, but big deal! we still had fun. While I can think of a million ways to...

Trekaroo Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top

 by  GPP  on  2009-05-16

Become an explorer a la Lara Croft Tomb Raider after being briefed on the mystery of the lost professor in pharaoh’s tomb by Director Cavendish ...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 20 Reviews see all ) Top

“Loved the setting and scenery”

 by  NCSojourner  on  2009-01-14

I understand what previous reviewers have commented about. The price is a little steep considering it takes generally about 45 minutes to compl...

“Expensive but fun”

 by  glansberry  on  2009-01-04

We paid $20 per adult and $16 per kid - it was a fun winter activity, but for only 45 minutes it was pricey. We had the tour all to our selves,...

“Not worth the money”

 by  RebeccaSal  on  2008-07-05

I think the cost of this attraction has come down; used to be $20/adult and is now $12.50; around $9 per child. Thank goodness we had the Go Bo...

“If open minded...can be fun”

 by  rusty751  on  2008-03-31

Very fun. Some puzzles were really easy but some were more challenging. They really keep in character and try to get everyone involved. Go in w...

“Don't waste your money!”

 by  travelmavenwannabe  on  2007-09-03

Everyone at our hotel told us not to go but we were stubborn....they gave us coupons for money off which softened the blow but we were extremel...

“5 wits tour - the tomb”

 by  txlight  on  2007-06-06

We went ahead and tried this since we were between scheduled activities. Our group consisted of 2 60-something grandparents, 1 30-something mom...

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 13 Reviews see all ) Top

Not worth the dollars

 by  Jenny  on  2008-12-07

The admission fee is priced too high (20 USD). My group had 15 people and some of us did not have the chance to solve the puzzle. I think they ...

Great trip for any age

 by  Sabrina  on  2008-03-19

My boyfriend and I, who are in our 20's, had a great time here. It's one of those things were the experience is what you make of it. It was a...

Awesome for all ages - go later

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-01-05

5 W!TS adventure "Tomb" is a superb way to spend 45 minutes while in Boston. At $20 a person, it's a bit on the pricey side, but this doesn't ...

Whole lot of fun

 by  bballtheway7  on  2007-08-10

nothing, but it can be dark at time so it isn't good for those who daon't like to be thrown into darkness. also you need to use your brain, as ...

Great Time

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-04-15

The first time I went to 5wits i had no idea what to expect. We had a great time. the staff we great and the price for the tour was affordabl...

rip-off

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-02-08

Cheesy, only for young kids. Guide hurried us thru and was impatient to get rid of our group. She herded us thru the 45 minute tour in under 30...

CitySearch Reviews ( 17 Reviews see all ) Top

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY

 by  Blablablabla1111  on  2009-02-16

Listen and trust me. Do NOT waste your money or time going there if you're not under the age of 8. When you walk in not only does it look like ...

What to avoid in Boston

 by  oatbran  on  2008-01-01

It was the biggest waste of time and money that I had every put my family through. It was pathetic, cheesy, rigged, just 3 rooms leading to g...

Overpriced by Yvonne V. at InsiderPages

 by  Contributor  on  2007-12-27

We spent a small fortune on two adult and two children admissions. We were in a group of about 15 people including one very very competitive fa...

One of Boston's most unique entertainment experiences provides visitors with a multimedia, interactive adventure.

 by  Contributor  on  2007-10-01

Located in the Fenway, 5W!TS is an entertainment venue that provides adventurers of all ages with a unique, multimedia experience.

so much fun!

 by  quirky585  on  2007-07-17

I went in with a bunch of friends on a whim since we were in the area and had never been. So much fun! Our guide was really fun and into it, ...

Fun for the Indiana Jones crowd

 by  jsolomon1  on  2007-07-12

Not sure about these other reviewers but my group had a blast. My group was a mix of 20 somethings, a family from Tennessee, and a father and s...

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