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Which Los Angeles game is right for you?
Scavenger hunt★ 5.0 (1)
Best for first-timers, couples and families: solve a riddle at each of the 10 stops, then unlock the stories behind Downtown LA’s architecture and art.
- Time about 3 hours
- Walking about 53 min
- Languages English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
6 US$ - 13 US$See details and book →
Outdoor escape game★ 5.0 (1)
For puzzle lovers, friends and team building: crack an independent puzzle hidden at every attraction, with up to three hints whenever you get stuck.
- Time about 2 hours
- Walking about 53 min
- Languages English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese
6 US$ - 13 US$See details and book →
Self-guided audio tour★ 5.0 (1)
For a relaxed walk without puzzles: listen to stories at each stop while you take in concert halls, museums and historic buildings at your own pace.
- Time about 3 hours
- Walking about 53 min
- Languages English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
5 US$ - 11 US$See details and book →
How it works
- Book online Choose the game and the number of players. Your booking reference arrives by email straight away.
- Get the app Download the World City Trail app from the App Store or Google Play and enter your booking reference.
- Play when you like Start whenever you are ready, walk at your own pace and pause any time. No guide, no fixed schedule.
The route: from Grand Park to the Vietnam Memorial
The Los Angeles scavenger hunt starts in Gloria Molina Grand Park and climbs Bunker Hill to the Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Broad and the Museum of Contemporary Art. You continue to Pershing Square and the Bradbury Building, then return via City Hall Park to Los Angeles City Hall, the Triforium sculpture and finally the Vietnam Memorial.
The 10 stops cover about 3.5 km, roughly 53 minutes of walking. You can start elsewhere or change the order in the app, with Google Maps guiding you. No entry tickets are needed: every riddle uses the outside of the buildings.
- Gloria Molina Grand Park Start
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
- The Broad
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Pershing Square
- Bradbury Building
- City Hall Park
- Los Angeles City Hall
- Triforium
- Vietnam Memorial Finish
Why explore Los Angeles with a city game
Downtown LA packs a century of architecture into a few blocks. Frank Gehry’s stainless-steel Walt Disney Concert Hall stands next to The Broad, the 1893 Bradbury Building has starred in films like Blade Runner, and the 1928 City Hall tower is one of the most filmed buildings in the city.
A game makes you look closely at façades, sculptures and details you would otherwise drive past, and the stories that follow explain what you have just seen. Everyone plays on their own phone, there is no schedule, and you can stop for lunch whenever you like.
- Start in the morning: Downtown LA can get hot by midday, and the light on the Concert Hall is lovely early on.
- Start the escape game in daylight; its puzzles rely on details on the outside of the buildings.
- Bring a charged phone, a power bank, water, sunscreen and comfortable shoes for the climb to Grand Avenue.
- Take a food break at Grand Central Market, across Broadway from the Bradbury Building.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Los Angeles scavenger hunt take?
The Los Angeles scavenger hunt takes about 3 hours. It has 10 stops and about 53 minutes (3.5 km) of actual walking; the rest is solving riddles and listening to stories. You can pause at any time and continue later or on another day.
Where does the Los Angeles scavenger hunt start and finish?
It starts in Gloria Molina Grand Park in Downtown LA and finishes at the Vietnam Memorial near City Hall. In the app you can choose a different starting stop or change the order.
Do I need a guide or to book a time slot?
No, you need neither a guide nor a time slot. After booking you receive a reference by email; download the World City Trail app, enter it and start whenever you like.
Is the Los Angeles scavenger hunt suitable for kids and families?
Yes, the Los Angeles scavenger hunt works well for families. The riddles need observation and logic, not prior knowledge, so children can join in with an accompanying adult. The route is not suitable for wheelchairs and is difficult with strollers.
Which languages can I play in?
You can play the Los Angeles scavenger hunt in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese. Audio narration is also available for the stories.
Can we play as a group or for team building?
Yes. Buy one ticket per player and form teams of up to 5 people; larger groups split into several teams. For team building, the outdoor escape game with its independent puzzles is a great fit.
Ready to explore Los Angeles?
Book the Los Angeles scavenger hunt now and spend three hours solving riddles from Grand Park to City Hall, starting whenever you are ready.
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