Urban Adventure Quest: 3-Hour Interactive Tour in San Diego

Little Italy, San Diego, San Diego



Part game and part city tour, Urban Adventure Quest is an interactive activity that navigates you through San Diego as you solve clues and complete challenges as you’re guided by your smart phone!

The Urban Adventure Quest in San Diego is an interactive smartphone-guided scavenger hunt suited for groups wanting a flexible, self-paced city game and tour.

Highlights

  • Start and control the pace of play at your convenience
  • Combine gameplay with sightseeing or compete against other teams
  • Begin at Waterfront Park and explore Little Italy and other key locations
  • Discover San Diego through clues, challenges, and local history

Description

The Urban Adventure Quest turns San Diego into a giant board game, mixing the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour sightseeing experience.

Guided by any smartphone, teams navigate through popular and lesser-known sites, solving puzzles and completing challenges to learn about the city’s history.

The adventure starts at Waterfront Park, progressing through Little Italy, the waterfront, and war memorials along a 2.5-mile walking route. The tour also includes one segment using the downtown transit system. The smartphone guide allows you to start anytime and set your own pace.

Along the way, you can pause for a stroll or a snack, such as gelato in Little Italy. The Quest is priced per group, making it economical for budget travelers.

Points of Interest on Your Quest

  • Little Italy
  • Maritime Museum
  • USS Midway
  • Bob Hope Memorial
  • 'Kissing the War Goodbye' Statue

Includes

  • Smartphone scavenger hunt for one team

Excludes

  • Smartphone or iPad with internet access
  • Transportation to the starting point

Important Information

  • Teams can be any size, but 6 people or fewer is recommended. Large groups can split into multiple teams for competition. Each team needs its own Quest purchased with a unique email and password.
  • You can buy the Quest days, weeks, or months before your planned adventure.
  • Detailed redemption instructions are included with your confirmation voucher.
  • Bring water, snacks, money, a city map, calculator, pencil and paper, and a fully charged smartphone.

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a 3-hour smartphone-guided interactive scavenger hunt that combines sightseeing and puzzle-solving across downtown San Diego.
The quest begins at Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego.
The route covers about 2.5 miles, including areas like Little Italy, the waterfront, and war memorials.
Yes, it is designed for groups of various sizes looking for a flexible, self-paced city experience.
You only need a smartphone to guide yourself through the interactive scavenger hunt.
Yes, part of the route includes a segment on downtown transit in San Diego.
You can participate any day, but check the website for current operating hours and availability.
The puzzles are designed to be engaging and fun, suitable for a wide range of ages and skill levels.
Yes, it is family-friendly and offers an interactive way for all ages to explore downtown San Diego.
The quest explores downtown neighborhoods like Little Italy, the waterfront area, and several war memorials.

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