Someone wants to destroy Balboa Park. As Lead Botanist, you find a threatening note tied to the carousel and launch an investigation through San Diego's crown jewel.
Follow the clues through 12 stops, from the hand-carved 1922 Carousel to the Spanish Village Art Center, the Rose Garden, and the wind-powered Bea Evenson Fountain. Decode ciphers, crack puzzles, and uncover a plot leading to the Spreckels Organ.
Download the Questo app, activate your quest with the booking code, and start at the Balboa Park Carousel near Zoo Place. No guide, no schedule, explore at your own pace.
You'll discover stories most visitors miss: a carousel still running on its 1922 motor, a lily pond vandalized by...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
An immersive mystery storyline set across real Balboa Park landmarks
12 puzzle challenges guiding you through the park's secrets
Play as a team (up to 3 per device) or solo
Freedom to pause anytime, grab lunch, visit a museum, take photos
Full access to the Balboa Park mystery adventure on the Questo app
Available 7 days a week, start whenever suits you
Clues and a map in the app to guide you between stops
Live tour guide (this is self-guided via the app)
Meeting Points
Departure
Balboa Park Carousel
• Go to Balboa Park Carousel (game starting point).
• Bring a charged phone.
• Open the Questo app and follow the instructions.
• You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Someone wants to destroy Balboa Park. As Lead Botanist, you find a threatening note tied to the carousel and launch an investigation through San Diego's crown jewel. Follow the clues through 12 stops, from the hand-carved 1922 Carousel to the Spanish Village Art Center, the Rose Garden, and the wind-powered Bea Evenson Fountain.
Decode ciphers, crack puzzles, and uncover a plot leading to the Spreckels Organ. Download the Questo app, activate your quest with the booking code, and start at the Balboa Park Carousel near Zoo Place. No guide, no schedule, explore at your own pace.
You'll discover stories most visitors miss: a carousel still running on its 1922 motor, a lily pond vandalized by...
San Diego Balboa Park: Mystery Puzzle Adventure
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Someone wants to destroy Balboa Park. As Lead Botanist, you find a threatening note tied to the carousel and launch an investigation through San Diego's crown jewel.
Follow the clues through 12 stops, from the hand-carved 1922 Carousel to the Spanish Village Art Center, the Rose Garden, and the wind-powered Bea Evenson Fountain. Decode ciphers, crack puzzles, and uncover a plot leading to the Spreckels Organ.
Download the Questo app, activate your quest with the booking code, and start at the Balboa Park Carousel near Zoo Place. No guide, no schedule, explore at your own pace.
You'll discover stories most visitors miss: a carousel still running on its 1922 motor, a lily pond vandalized by...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
An immersive mystery storyline set across real Balboa Park landmarks
12 puzzle challenges guiding you through the park's secrets
Play as a team (up to 3 per device) or solo
Freedom to pause anytime, grab lunch, visit a museum, take photos
Full access to the Balboa Park mystery adventure on the Questo app
Available 7 days a week, start whenever suits you
Clues and a map in the app to guide you between stops
Live tour guide (this is self-guided via the app)
Meeting Points
Departure
Balboa Park Carousel
• Go to Balboa Park Carousel (game starting point).
• Bring a charged phone.
• Open the Questo app and follow the instructions.
• You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
