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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 at Fisherman's Wharf can spend about two hours running errands for Al Capone, solving puzzles on a 1.4 km loop from Hyde St. Pier past the Maritime Museum, Ghirardelli Square and the Cannery. The stops are viewed from outside only, so anyone wanting to tour the museum or shops, or quiz a live guide about Capone, should pick something else.
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 in San Francisco?
Yes. This self-guided walk casts you as an errand boy for Al Capone, who may be locked up on Alcatraz but still gets things done. You play it on your phone around Aquatic Park, solving puzzles at each stop over about two hours and 1.4 km, with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts and ends at Hyde St. Pier. Along the way you pass the SouthEnd and Dolphin Rowing Clubs, the Bocce Ball Courts, the Maritime Museum, the Clocktower, Ghirardelli Square and the Mermaid Fountain, the Ayala Monument, the Hyde Street Cable Car, the Buena Vista Cafe and the Cannery.
Is it suitable for kids?
Older kids and teens tend to enjoy the game-style puzzles. Children under 12 should be guided by their parents, and the gangster story has a tough tone, with talk of punks who fail ending up sleeping with the fishes. Plan on about two hours of walking and puzzle solving.
Do we need to book a time or join a group tour?
No. You start whenever you like, with no group and no guide; the app leads you from place to place on your phone. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, so friends or family can play together.
Do we have to go inside the places, and can we pause?
You do not enter any of the places, as going inside is not part of the experience, so the walk stays outdoors around Aquatic Park. You can pause at any point, for example for a coffee break, and continue later from where you stopped.
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.
