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San Francisco Golden Gate Park: Prison Break

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Cervantes Monument, 1 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

53-83 mins

You will walk

5120 steps

Total distance

3.9 km

Route you will explore

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About this quest

Most visitors to Golden Gate Park are drawn to its feature attractions like the de Young museum, California Academy of Sciences, Botanical Gardens and sunny picnic areas. 

Since the park is larger than New York’s Central Park it is home to scores of other fascinating spots, many of them tucked away in forested corners of the park not often seen by the casual visitor. 

This quest takes you to experience ten captivating spots with messages of inequality, oppression, grief, redemption and joy that still resonate today.

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in San Francisco combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 10 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 4080 minutes to complete and covers 3.9km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of San Francisco.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

The mission: Your story in San Francisco

It’s the year 1962, and you are a dangerous criminal who has just successfully broken out of Alcatraz, an impenetrable prison that housed the world's most dangerous criminals. While everyone presumed you drowned during the escape, you barely managed to make it to shore.

You head to Golden Gate Park, where pieces of your escape plan have been hidden around the park by an accomplice from the outside. You must solve the clues to find important information and tools that will help you escape the city forever. 

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 4080 minutes

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Distance

3.9km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

FeatureRegular Guided ToursQuesto
Flexibility
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
$30-$40 per person
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Passive listening to a guide
Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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