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San Francisco Financial District Gold Rush Game

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While walking tours are helpful for getting oriented, they rely on guides and don’t encourage off-script exploration. With this interactive “gold gush” game, play the role of a 19th-century fortune-seeker as you solve clues and try to strike it rich. Explore the Financial District city from Chinatown to the Embarcadero and Union Square without a guide, map, or GPS.

Overview

While walking tours are helpful for getting oriented, they rely on guides and don’t encourage off-script exploration. With this interactive “gold gush” game, play the role of a 19th-century fortune-seeker as you solve clues and try to strike it rich. Explore the Financial District city from Chinatown to the Embarcadero and Union Square without a guide, map, or GPS.

Itinerary

  • The Embarcadero

    Famous building in San Francisco

    5 minutes
  • The Mechanics Monument

    Major monument in the city

    19 minutes
  • Wells Fargo Museum

    Important museum in San Fran

    10 minutes
  • Chinatown

    The Chinatown of San Francisco

    15 minutes
  • Union Square

    Important square in San Francisco

    10 minutes
  • San Francisco Carousel

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

    5 minutes
  • Mohandas K. Gandhi (Gandhi Statue)

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

  • San Francisco Railway Museum

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

  • Sue Bierman Park

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

  • Flatiron Building

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

  • Macy’s Union Square

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

  • Westin St. Francis (hotel)

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • A gold-rush-themed interactive scavenger hunt
  • Explore the Financial District without a guide, map, or GPS
  • Flexible schedule: Start and take breaks at any time
  • See top sights and hidden gems across the Financial District
  • Inclusions

    • Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
    • This tour is always available to book. We are open 24/7, every day of the week.
    • This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds.
    • Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game

    Exclusions

    • A physical tour guide

    Additional Information

    • 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

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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