Pasadena: Stop the Bomb image 1

Pasadena: Stop the Bomb

🔒 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: Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA

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

🌐 Verfügbar in: 🇬🇧 English

Orte, die du besuchen wirst

10

Es wird dich nehmen

71-101 mins

Du wirst gehen

5650 Schritte

Gesamtdistanz

4.3 km

Route, die du erkunden wirst

Loading...
Startpunkt Vroman’s Bookstore
695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
Zielpunkt Pasadena Senior Center Public Art Einstein & Beyond
85 E Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA

Über dieses Abenteuer

It’s up to you to prevent a nuclear apocalypse! Explore the streets of Pasadena through the eyes of the greatest minds of the 1930s to stop the biggest disaster of all. 

Discover a secret 1912 typewriter company that’s still in operation, learn the real story behind the first-ever cheeseburger, visit your favorite film locations and uncover well-kept secrets of the Crown City.

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Pasadena 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 5160 minutes to complete and covers 4.3km 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 Pasadena.

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

Höhepunkte

  • Uncover the crumbling remains of an influential building that put Pasadena on the map.

  • Discover why one of the most influential Asian-inspired buildings stands in Southern California.

  • Visit the oldest bookstore in Pasadena and learn why Pasadena locals can’t stay away.

  • Find Pasadena’s well-hidden restaurants and bars in an unlikely historic spot.

Die Mission: Deine Geschichte in Pasadena

It’s your first day as a janitor at Caltech and you find yourself in an abandoned lab. 

A large red button sits on a desk. Always curious, you press it. You look at the desk and see a note. 

“Tolman, this isn’t something I’m proud of but it’s the only way to defeat the Germans at their own game. This button releases a nuclear bomb. I’ve hidden eight devices around town to disarm it.” 

With the note still in your hand, you race out of the room. You must find clues to stop this before it’s too late. 
  • Best during the day
  • Kid friendly
  • Best for couples

Tips & Recommendations

👟

Wear Comfortable Shoes

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

🔋

Charge Your Phone

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

🌤️

Check the Weather

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

📸

Bring a Camera

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

💧

Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

👥

Play with Friends

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

Important Information

⏱️

Duration

Approximately 5160 minutes

🚶

Distance

4.3km walking

👥

Group Size

Unlimited

💪

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

🔄

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

ℹ️

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

Bewertungen und Rezensionen

4.18

83 Bewertungen

5 Sterne
41%
4 Sterne
39%
3 Sterne
18%
2 Sterne
2%
1 Stern
0%
Bewertungen
Sortiere nach

micahthemagician

12 Jan 2026
That was a tough one. Many of the puzzles didn’t make sense, and a lot has changed since the photos were taken. But I’m still glad I did it. Thank you

JeanSk

25 Jul 2025

Martha Hall

03 Jan 2025
This was a lot of fun to do with friends. We started around 3 pm and it was a beautiful day in Pasadena. We enjoyed learning about this town's history. Can't wait to do another challenge like this. Note: There is a minor error for directions to the "library" and also an error with the challenge at City Hall with regards to the number of "rows".

Crina Bojonca

06 Oct 2024

Sac14

12 Nov 2023

Schlag die Besten: Top-Pasadena-Entdecker

Nona Randois
Nona RandoisSeeker
3100 XP
Phoebe Randois
Phoebe RandoisSeeker
3100 XP
Nick Johnson
Nick JohnsonRookie
3100 XP

Questo vs. Geführte Stadtspaziergänge im Vergleich

FeatureGeführte TourenQuesto
Flexibilität
Feste Zeiten, kein Pausieren
Jederzeit starten, pausieren und fortsetzen
Privatsphäre
Bis zu 30 Fremde in der Gruppe
Privates Erlebnis nur für Ihre Gruppe
Preis
$30-$40 pro Person
Günstige Preise pro Gruppe
Verfügbarkeit
Vorabbuchung nötig
Sofortiger Zugang 24/7/365
Erlebnis
Passives Zuhören beim Guide
Aktive Gamification; Sie lösen das Rätsel

Hast du einen Freischaltcode?

Download Questo and playin the real world

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play