San Francisco's Financial District: Gold Rush
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, Ferry Building, 1 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.
🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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San Francisco City Pass
The complete San Francisco adventure.
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Places you will visit
10
It will take you
35-65 mins
You will walk
3680 steps
Total distance
2.8 km
Route you will explore
Starting point The Embarcadero & Ferry Building
Ferry Building, 1 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105, USAFinish point Union Square
220 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USAAbout this quest
San Francisco, early 1900s. The city is alive with ambition, risk, and golden opportunity. As a newly arrived immigrant, you dream of fortune and a fresh start in this booming land. The Gold Rush may have passed, but the streets still whisper promises of wealth—and you’re ready to chase them.
Step into the role of a bold fortune-seeker and explore the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District. Walk past towering banks and storied landmarks, solve real-world puzzles, and follow clues left by those who came before you. Each discovery brings you closer to success… or deeper into the city’s secrets.
This quest is perfect for friends or family looking to connect through history, challenge, and adventure. Will you find your treasure—or lose it to the winds of time?
Highlights
Explore the Union Square, the French Quartier and the Embarcadero
The mission: Your story in San Francisco
It’s not long after the gold rush boom and there is plenty of money to be had... You want to start a new life and aim to strike it rich no matter what. For this ambitious personal mission, you start taking the city on foot.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
San Francisco French Quarter
Wells Fargo Museum
The Embarcadero and Ferry Building
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 at least 60% 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.
Ratings and Reviews
43 ratings
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
