San Francisco: The Game
Explore San Francisco in a totally new way – through five fun interactive walking tours with your cell phone as your guide.
San Francisco: The Game combines the fun of a scavenger hunt with the sights and history of a top-notch tour.
- Start when you want and go at your own pace (see below for recommended starting times)
- All tours take about 2-3 hours to complete
- All tours are great for all ages, except as indicated.
- Any US cell phone with text messaging works – no need for a smart phone
- You have a year from purchase to complete your tour – you can buy online and play when you want
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Game Zones in San Francisco: The Game
Chinatown: Hot Buns, Good Funs ⇒
2-3 hours
Embark on a journey through the largest Chinese community outside of China! You'll navigate its narrow alleys, soak up its culture, and learn its rich history.
Highlights
- Exotic Foods
- Kitschy Shops
- Peaceful Temples
- Tea Parlors
- Portsmouth Park
Recommended Playing Times
Daily: 11AM-6PM
Starting Point
Bush St & Grant Ave
Regular Price: $12.00 per person
Set sail to the legendary Fisherman's Wharf. With the scent of sea air and sound of seagulls, you'll search for treasures buried beneath this touristy facade.
Highlights
- Hyde St. Pier
- Ghirardelli Square
- Musee Mecanique
- Fancy Galleries
- Historic Fishing Venues
Recommended Playing Times
Sun-Thurs: 10AM-6PM, Fri-Sat: 10AM-8PM
Starting Point
Embarcadero & Powell St
Regular Price: $12.00 per person
Haight Ashbury: Hippie-Hippie-Hooray! ⇒
2-3 hours
(Recommended Age: 18+) Enjoy the highest point in San Francisco. Haight Ashbury has groovy shops and far-out bars that are sure to put you in a daze.
Highlights
- Hippie Hangouts
- Beat Bookstores
- Beautiful Murals
- Organic Food
- Bizarre Shops
- Retro Record Stores
Recommended Playing Times
Daily: 11:30AM - 8PM
Starting Point
Haight St & Central Ave
Regular Price: $12.00 per person
(The Union Square Game Zone will be available for play beginning FEBRUARY 1, 2012). Get to know the area known for glittering department stores , exclusive shops, cutting-edge galleries and so much more.
Highlights
- Famous Theaters
- Tasty Treats
- Historic Hotels
- Superb Stores
- Adorable Alleys
- Amazing Art Galleries
Recommended Playing Times
Sun-Thurs: 10AM-6PM. Fri-Sat: 10AM-8PM
Starting Point
Hotel Rex / Library Bar
Regular Price: $12.00 per person
(The North Beach Game Zone will be available for play beginning MARCH 1, 2012). Walk in the footsteps of immigrants and authors in a neighborhood sizzling with ethnic flavors and beat generation vibe.
Highlights
- Tasty Italian Delights
- Beat Poet Hangouts
- Washington Square
- Saints Peter and Paul Church
- City Lights Bookstore
Recommended Playing Times
Sun-Thurs: 10AM-6PM. Fri-Sat: 10AM-8PM
Starting Point
Powell & Filbert Streets
Regular Price: $12.00 per person
Tour Packages in San Francisco: The Game
Fall in love with the City by the Bay with access to all five game zones.
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Regular Price: $50.00 per person
