San Antonio Murder Mystery a Self-Guided City Detective Game
Overview
This murder mystery experience is a true whodunit with suspects, alibis and a twist ending. It involves open world gameplay, where you receive a set of leads (locations) that you have to visit and you decide the order. At each location, you will solve a puzzle by interacting with something real, a plaque, a statue, a facade in San Antonio's Southtown, and collect the evidence to piece together the case and find the culprit.
We offer 24/7 customer support and built-in hints to guarantee that you never stay stuck. The app will also provide real historical facts and local legends about the landmarks you're visiting.
You can play anytime, at any hour. It will take you ~90-120 minutes with optional cafe breaks and you can pause and resume whenever.
Total walking distance is about 1.5 miles and the game ends in the same area where it started.
It's perfect for date nights, solo adventurers, couples, friends, families with older kids, or team-building events.
What's Included
- Full availability: Every day of the year.
- Access to the San Antonio Murder Mystery game in the Questo app
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
- No entrance fees necessary. The whole game takes place outdoors.
- Live game master or physical guide
Meeting Location
1102 South Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Become the lead investigator in a self-guided murder mystery game that turns San Antonio's Southtown into your own crime scene. Your case: a romantic speed-dating night ended with a scream, one of the guests is dead, and the killer has fled the scene. As the new detective, you will start on South Alamo Street, where the app hands you the case file and your first lead. The trail will take you through Southtown, San Antonio's colorful arts district, along the edge of the King William Historic District, past murals, galleries and historic facades. At each stop you will investigate your surroundings (inscriptions, statues, plaques, facades, etc.) to solve a puzzle that will reveal a piece of evidence. Every solved puzzle unlocks the instructions for the next chapter, plus some fun historical facts about the locations you're visiting.
You can play alone or bring your whole group. The game can be played all day, any day: just book a ticket and play whenever you want. It ends near the same area where it starts and will take you about 90-120 minutes (including optional coffee breaks that you can take whenever you like). The total walking distance is about 1.5 miles (2.5 km).
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking activity. Not recommended for people with restricted mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring comfortable shoes, a bottle of water and good mood!
- Bring a charged smartphone with internet connection.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Average 4.50 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Full availability: Every day of the year.
- Access to the San Antonio Murder Mystery game in the Questo app.
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
- No entrance fees necessary. The whole game takes place outdoors.
- Live game master or physical guide.
The minimum age to participate is 16..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Antonio Murder Mystery a Self-Guided City Detective Game is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking activity. Not recommended for people with restricted mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Antonio Murder Mystery a Self-Guided City Detective Game will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Full availability: Every day of the year.
- Access to the San Antonio Murder Mystery game in the Questo app
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
- No entrance fees necessary. The whole game takes place outdoors.
- Live game master or physical guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking activity. Not recommended for people with restricted mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring comfortable shoes, a bottle of water and good mood!
- Bring a charged smartphone with internet connection.
