San Jose Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour
- Embark on a vibrant scavenger hunt through San Jose, California, where history and modernity intertwine. Begin with the enigmatic Quetzalcoatl Sculpture in Plaza de Cesar Chavez, a nod to the city’s rich cultural tapestry. Pay respects at the San Jose Veterans Memorial, a poignant tribute to heroes past. Marvel at the art deco elegance of the Hotel De Anza, a beacon of 1930s glamour, and reflect by the President McKinley Monument, a piece of national history. Each clue connects you to the landmarks and lore that capture the essence of San Jose’s diverse spirit. Ready to discover San Jose in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!
- You and your team solve 20 fun puzzles and challenges along the way.
- It’s one of the best things to do in San Jose for families, or for couples looking for a unique date idea, or anyone looking for fun things to do in San Jose, California.
- Takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours to complete, with about 2 miles of walking.
- $49 covers your whole team (2 to 6 people recommended)
- More than 6 people? Buy one scavenger hunt per team – still just $49 per team of up to 6. Race each other to the finish, or for the highest score.
Points of Interest Along the Way
- Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph
- San Jose Veterans Memorial
- President McKinley Monument
- Quetzalcoatl Sculpture
- Hotel De Anza
- Luis María Peralta Adobe
- Thomas Fallon House
- Site of the First State Capitol
- St. James Park
- Santa Clara County Courthouse
- Site of the Palomar Ballroom
- Public art and many other interesting San Jose sights
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How to Play
- Add this scavenger hunt to your cart and complete checkout.
- The scavenger hunt content will be available on this page, and under the My Account section on the menu.
- The San Jose Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour starts and ends near the parking garage at 45 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95113.
- Once you’re at the starting location, log in to your account using the email address and password you entered when buying the scavenger hunt.
- If you’re playing with more than 5 or 6 people, we recommend having a captain of each team complete these steps to create their account for the team.
What to Bring
- Required: A fully-charged smartphone or other device with Internet connection to get the questions and submit your answers as you complete the scavenger hunt
- Water bottle and comfortable shoes for walking
- Paper, pencil or pens to take notes and solve puzzles
Frequently Asked Questions about the San Jose Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour
What is a Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour?
It’s a fun guided scavenger hunt and walking tour through an interesting location. You follow a series of instructions on your mobile phone, look for clues, find answers to questions, and solve puzzles and riddles.
Along the way you’ll see interesting sights, learn interesting facts, and test your problem solving skills.
Oh, and you’ll have a blast doing it!
How do I redeem my prepaid ticket or voucher?
Got a prepaid ticket or voucher? Awesome! To redeem it, just add the scavenger hunt to your cart, then tap the link to ‘add coupon code’, enter your ticket or voucher number and the discount will be applied. Then complete checkout and you’re all set to play!
How do I reserve a day and time?
No reservations are required. You can play any day or time that fits your schedule. Just purchase the scavenger hunt you want, then head to the starting location when you are ready to play. Log in on your smartphone, access your scavenger hunt under the My Account section and tap the scavenger hunt to start playing!
How do I reschedule?
If your plans change, there’s nothing you need to do and no rescheduling is needed! After you complete checkout on our website, simply log in to the My Account section when you’re ready to play.
Is the price per person? Or per scavenger hunt?
The price covers the whole group – we recommend 2 to 5 people for optimum fun for everyone in the group, and have designed the questions and puzzles to require a bit of teamwork in most cases.
Can I bring more than 6 people?
Absolutely! Bring as many as you want. Please note: with more than 5 or 6 in a group, each person will have less opportunity to contribute, and probably have a little less fun. To keep it fun for everyone, we recommend splitting larger groups in to 5 or 6 people maximum, buying one scavenger hunt per group, and competing against the other groups to get the highest score. That way everyone gets to participate and have fun.
Can the Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour be used for team building?
Definitely! Split your group into teams of 5 to 6 people. Send one Gift Certificate to a captain for each team. Each team captain uses the Gift Certificate to register their team. Then have the teams stagger their start times by about 5 minutes. Then have a blast competing for the high score!
How do I start my scavenger hunt?
Purchase the scavenger hunt on our website. If you already have a booking, ticket, or prepaid voucher, redeem it by adding the scavenger hunt to your cart, then tap the link that says “Have a coupon? Click here to enter your code”. Enter your ticket or booking or voucher number and click the Apply Coupon button. The prepaid ticket will be applied. Then complete checkout.
Once that’s done, you can log in to the My Account section of our website and begin the scavenger hunt any time!
Would this be fun for a date?
We think so! It’s a fun way to get outside and explore, work together, and see the sights in a new way. We recommend taking all the time you want to stop and explore any of the cool sights, shops, or restaurants you find along the way..
How many tickets do I need?
Buy one scavenger hunt per team. Teams should be between 1 and 6 people.
Can I bring the kids?
Definitely! All our content is family friendly. Kids enjoy reading the questions to the group, and helping the group solve challenges. Even if your kids are too young to read the questions, they’ll enjoy listening to you read the questions out loud and helping you find clues and solve puzzles.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes! All our scavenger hunt locations (except for the Sacramento Capitol Building) are completely outdoors and pet-friendly.
How do I install the app?
There’s no app to install! Once you purchase a scavenger hunt on our site, you’ll create an account on our website. Then you can use your account to log in and access all the scavenger hunts you have purchased and play any day or time.