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A self-guided, smartphone-led scavenger hunt that winds through the Presidio’s historic sites and bay views. Solve 22 challenges over roughly 2–3 miles while taking in the Golden Gate and the Ferry Building.
A self-guided, smartphone-led scavenger hunt that winds through the Presidio’s historic sites and bay views. Solve 22 challenges over roughly 2–3 miles while taking in the Golden Gate and the Ferry Building.
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Operated by Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours · San Francisco, California
Morning light slices across the Presidio lawn as a small group unpacks phones and maps; the Golden Gate peeks through fingers of fog while the bay’s breeze seems to prod walkers forward. The scavenger hunt uses your smartphone to route you through 22 challenges across roughly 2–3 miles, moving between formal plazas, hidden plaques and sweeping viewpoints that frame the bridge.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Light walking fitness; participants should be comfortable walking 2–3 miles on paved and packed-surface paths.
Plan for 2–3 hours to complete 22 challenges at a relaxed pace with time for photos and breaks.
No—this is self-guided and can be started any time after redeeming your ticket; there is no in-person guide.
Most surfaces on this tour are paved and accessible, but some viewpoints have steps or short slopes—check specific stops if full accessibility is required.
Some apps allow limited offline progress, but having mobile data or pre-downloaded content and a spare battery reduces interruption risk.
The Presidio served as a Spanish military post from 1776 and later as a U.S. Army base until 1994; buildings and markers preserve that layered military and civic history.
The Presidio Trust manages restoration and public access with programs to protect native dune and forest habitats—stay on designated paths and pack out trash to support conservation.
Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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