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San Diego Balboa Park: Mystery Puzzle Adventure, United States

1889 Park Blvd, San Diego County San Diego, 92101

Someone wants to destroy Balboa Park. As Lead Botanist, you find a threatening note tied to the carousel and launch an investigation through San Diego's crow…

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Duration 1h 30m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Spanish

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Someone wants to destroy Balboa Park. As Lead Botanist, you find a threatening note tied to the carousel and launch an investigation through San Diego's crown jewel.

Follow the clues through 12 stops, from the hand-carved 1922 Carousel to the Spanish Village Art Center, the Rose Garden, and the wind-powered Bea Evenson Fountain. Decode ciphers, crack puzzles, and uncover a plot leading to the Spreckels Organ.

Download the Questo app, activate your quest with the booking code, and start at the Balboa Park Carousel near Zoo Place. No guide, no schedule, explore at your own pace.

You'll discover stories most visitors miss: a carousel still running on its 1922 motor, a lily pond vandalized by 1,500 water-gun fighters, a garden that was once a nudist colony, and the lion's roar that inspired the San Diego Zoo.

Perfect for couples, friends, or families exploring Balboa Park beyond the usual route. About 2 hours, 12 stops across the park.

Itinerary

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.

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

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

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

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

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The San Diego Museum of Art. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

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

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

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

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

You will finish at Rex Roar. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Full access to the Balboa Park mystery adventure on the Questo app
  • 12 puzzle challenges guiding you through the park's secrets
  • An immersive mystery storyline set across real Balboa Park landmarks
  • Freedom to pause anytime, grab lunch, visit a museum, take photos
  • Clues and a map in the app to guide you between stops
  • Available 7 days a week, start whenever suits you
  • Play as a team (up to 3 per device) or solo

Not included

  • Live tour guide (this is self-guided via the app)

Important information

Meeting point

1889 Park Blvd, San Diego County San Diego, 92101

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Thank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-". Here's how to play it: 1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code. 2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation. 3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played. IMPORTANT - Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app. - If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there. GOOD TO KNOW - The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready. - Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet. - Start with at least 50% battery. Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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