Two hours. One epic San Jose adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in San Jose you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore San Jose. This top rated San Jose scavenger hunt is 1.54 miles and has 9 stops.
They say San Jose is where California struck gold, but we‘re mining for even more treasures on our San Jose, California, scavenger hunt in the charming Almaden neighborhood! Dive into a gritty and glittering past where you‘ll traverse through the sites of historic events, gaze upon monumental structures, and unmask secret relics. Will you be able to decode messages from the past at a mysterious bell tower? Can you lend a hand to Bert‘s body-seeking arm? From Civil War crises to celestial bodies hovering above Vichy Spring, prepare to have your knowledge tested and your curiosity piqued. So gather your crew of adventure seekers and join us on this exciting quest through the heart of San Jose‘s rich history. The memories made on this San Jose, California, scavenger hunt are worth their weight in quicksilver! We promise it will be an experience that you‘ll cherish as another sparkling gem in Almaden‘s treasure trove!
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the sights of San Jose.
Some of what you'll see: First Mining California, Site Reduction Works, New Almaden Quicksilver
See these locations plus more on your San Jose Scavenger Hunt Adventure!
Flash Sale until Wednesday, 03/26! Tickets can be used on any of our 3050+ hunts all around the world.
Explore San Jose like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.
Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 21744 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.54 Mi (2.48 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the San Jose leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!
Team: Max Power
Team: For the Lolz
Team: 1st not Last
Do you have what it takes to be a scavenger hunting champion?
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If you're looking for things to do in San Jose, this scavenger hunt is a must! It’s engaging and informative at every turn.
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This walking tour through Almaden was so much fun. The app made it easy to navigate between all the historical spots.
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Exploring Almaden was such a treat. The Civil War Crisis site and the mine gave us great insights into local history.
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Exploring Almaden was amazing. The scavenger hunt took us to hidden gems like the Site of First Mining in California, truly unforgettable.
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We had a fantastic time on the San Jose scavenger hunt. Exploring the mining history and Casa Grande was a highlight for our family.
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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest in San Jose. Each stop, especially Over 130 Years of Mining History, was memorable.
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Jessica D.
Exploring the Almaden neighborhood was a highlight for me. I learned so much about local history and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
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This scavenger hunt was a perfect date idea in San Jose. We loved solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like Casa Grande.
Mark S.
I had a blast exploring the Almaden neighborhood on this San Jose scavenger hunt. The history at New Almaden Quicksilver Mine was fascinating.
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This was an amazing Almaden scavenger hunt! Each stop was engaging and really brought the area's rich history to life.
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Perfect for tourists wanting to see unique points of interest in San Jose. I loved learning about the Site of First Mining in California.
Chris W.
Had so much fun doing this San Jose scavenger hunt! It was exciting to uncover local history while walking through beautiful areas.
Jessica M.
Exploring Almaden was such a highlight. The historic mining spots gave me a new appreciation for this hidden gem in San Jose.
David G.
This scavenger hunt is a great outdoor activity around Almaden. Walking through history made for an unforgettable day in the sun.
Sarah D.
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