San Diego: Balboa Park Botanical Exploration Game

4.5
(11 reviews)

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Step into the shoes of a renowned botanist on a mission through San Diego’s stunning Balboa Park. This interactive quest blends nature, history, and mystery, turning one of America’s most iconic urban parks into a living puzzle just waiting to be solved.

Follow clever clues through beautiful gardens, colorful artist villages, and hidden corners as your phone guides you from one location to the next. Along the way, you’ll uncover surprising facts from massive bronze animal statues to floral secrets, all while solving fun challenges and unlocking new parts of the story.

What makes this tour unique? It’s a nature-filled outdoor escape game where every puzzle connects you more deeply to the park’s vibrant charm and rich history.

Bring your curiosity and your crew. This self-paced experience is perfect for couples, families, and curious explorers looking for a playful and unforgettable way to discover Balboa Park.

What's Included

Play as a lead botanist in a story-driven adventure
Flexibility (pause/resume anytime)
If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
Solve 12 interactive puzzles as you walk
A tour guide.
Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

• Go to Balboa Park Carousel (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You will begin at Balboa Park Carousel. 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.

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
Supplied by Questo

Tags

Self-guided Tours
Fun & Games
Scavenger Hunts
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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