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City exploration game
San Francisco The Aquatic Park: Mafia Job
4.57Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 121 min 1.4 km San Francisco App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
The grey fog can wrap itself around Aquatic Park like a soft blanket. There’s nothing soft about your job.
You’re an errand boy for the most notorious American gangster of them all, Al Capone. He may be locked up on “The Rock”, but he can get things done!
With sweeping views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay, this is one of the most beautiful areas in San Francisco.
Don’t take too much time admiring the scenery, you’re working for “Scarface” and he expects results, and punks who fail end up sleeping with the fishes.
You’re an errand boy for the most notorious American gangster of them all, Al Capone. He may be locked up on “The Rock”, but he can get things done!
With sweeping views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay, this is one of the most beautiful areas in San Francisco.
Don’t take too much time admiring the scenery, you’re working for “Scarface” and he expects results, and punks who fail end up sleeping with the fishes.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Friends, couples and families with older kids near Fisherman's Wharf can spend about 70 minutes running errands for Al Capone around Aquatic Park, solving puzzles from Hyde St. Pier past Ghirardelli Square with Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge in view. The 1.4 km route keeps the gangster story light enough for a family stroll. Skip it if you want to go inside the museum and cafes or have a guide answering your Capone questions.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
See the historic ships of the San Francisco Maritime Museum, the Balclutha, the Eureka, the Hercules, anchored in beautiful and historic Aquatic Cove.
Visit Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco’s famous Chocolate Factory, with shops, restaurants and sweeping vieWitness the Hyde St. Cable Car turnaround.
Start of the Hyde St. Line to Union Square.Marvel at the Aquatic Park - an Art Deco era treasure built as San Francisco’s waterfront playground - for swimming, boating and sunbathing!
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
San Francisco
A · Start
2899 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
B · Finish
500 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by John MacDougall.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by John MacDougall
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a mafia-themed activity to do in San Francisco?
Yes. In this self-guided game you play an errand boy for Al Capone, who is locked up on Alcatraz but still gets things done. You walk around Aquatic Park and Ghirardelli Square, hear the story of each place and solve puzzles set in what is in front of you.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Hyde St. Pier and is a loop, finishing at the SouthEnd and Dolphin Rowing Clubs. Along the way you pass The Cannery, the Buena Vista Cafe, the Hyde Street Cable Car, the Ayala Monument, Ghirardelli Square and the Mermaid Fountain, the Clocktower, the Maritime Museum and the Bocce Ball Courts.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Most players take about 70 minutes, walking and puzzles included, over a route of 1.4 km. You can start whenever you like and pause the game, then continue later from where you stopped, so a coffee break along the way is easy.
Is it suitable for kids?
Older kids tend to enjoy the gangster story and the puzzles. Children under 12 should be guided by their parents while playing. You never need to go inside any of the places on the route, since the puzzles are all solved from outside.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together on the route. There is no time slot to book and no group to join: you start on your phone whenever you are ready, and the app leads you from stop to stop.
Is San Francisco The Aquatic Park: Mafia Job self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does San Francisco The Aquatic Park: Mafia Job start and finish?
It starts at Hyde St. Pier, 2899 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA and finishes at The SouthEnd and Dolphin Rowing Clubs, 500 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA. The route is approximately 1.4 km and includes 10 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN SAN FRANCISCO
A detective-style mission through San Francisco
San Francisco The Aquatic Park: Mafia Job is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.
The route starts at Hyde St. Pier and finishes at The SouthEnd and Dolphin Rowing Clubs over 1.4 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 121 min; 1.4 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English.
