San Francisco Haunted Marina Self Guided Ghost Tour

San Francisco



Most people see the Palace of Fine Arts in daylight.

Most people see the Palace of Fine Arts in daylight. After dark, with the rotunda lit up over the lagoon, it's where this ghost hunt begins.

From there the Questo app leads you through the Marina District, along Lombard and Chestnut and down to the water by the Marina Green. On the way you'll catch ten ghosts, each one by solving the puzzle it left behind: a hidden word in a bride's last note, a year buried in a senator's evidence, a closet key tucked inside one of a librarian's books. One of the ten has been feeding you a false clue, and the final puzzle is spotting who.

None of these ghosts are historical. They were written for the game, so nobody in your group can know the ending in advance.

Allow about 90 minutes for 1.7 miles of flat, easy walking. You can start at any hour, play solo or in a group, and lean on hints or 24/7 chat support whenever you need to.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a self-guided ghost hunt in San Francisco's Marina District, where participants solve puzzles to catch ten ghosts using the Questo app.
The tour begins at the Palace of Fine Arts rotunda in San Francisco, illuminated over the lagoon after dark.
You use the Questo app to follow clues and puzzles throughout the Marina District, including Lombard Street, Chestnut Street, and Marina Green.
Participants need a smartphone with the Questo app installed to access and solve puzzles along the route.
Yes, the tour is self-guided, allowing you to explore and solve puzzles at your own pace throughout San Francisco's Marina area.
The tour is generally suitable for older children who can enjoy puzzle-solving and walking through the Marina District at night.
The tour is designed to be experienced after dark to appreciate the illuminated Palace of Fine Arts and the spooky atmosphere.
It is recommended to book in advance to access the app and ensure availability; check the website for current details.
Yes, the ghosts are inspired by local San Francisco legends and historical figures from the Marina District area.
There is no strict time limit; you can complete the ghost hunt at your leisure using the app to guide you.

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