J
Great experience
It was a great way to see the town
Solvang Showdown Scavenger Hunt
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $20 / person
- Location
- Santa Barbara, United States
- Rating
- 3.8 / 5 · 4 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Alley Kat Adventures
- Meeting point
- Begin outside in front of the starting location.
Description
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 17
- Adult (ages 3+)
- $20
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Remote interactive live guide (Must provide domestic phone or WhatsApp number)
Digital Scavenger Hunt Document
Leaderboard standing
Choice to extend the hunt for free
Future company alumni discounts
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.8
4 reviews
How it compares in Santa Barbara
- Starting price $20 is 80% below the typical $99 for tours of similar length in Santa Barbara
Excurgo comparison of 151 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: You MUST provide a correct, working, domestic phone number in your reservation in order for your hunt to be possible, since it is remotely hosted. Each team must bring at least one fully charged smart phone that has GPS and that can can send and receive data, photos, videos, and text messages. If you have an international phone number or encounter other technical difficulties, you must complete the game using WhatsApp or email. You can easily provide us with this contact information through a Viator message in advance of your hunt.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Solvang Showdown Scavenger Hunt take?
Solvang Showdown Scavenger Hunt lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Solvang Showdown Scavenger Hunt cost?
Prices start at $20 per person for this Santa Barbara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Solvang Showdown Scavenger Hunt run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Can I cancel Solvang Showdown Scavenger Hunt for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Begin outside in front of the starting location. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Solvang Showdown Scavenger Hunt offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Solvang Showdown Scavenger Hunt worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Alley Kat Adventures.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Would have liked more history
Enjoyed the beginning activities but wish we could have learned more about the history of the town . We struggled getting around with our GPS; would have been useful to have a map provided with locations in a logical order. Our preference would have probably been to do a 2-hr guided walking tour instead.
N
We didn't get the hype.
You have to have Whatsapp, your camera, Google maps (or similar) open for about two hours, which completely drained my battery. The dozen "challenges" were vague ideas and locations on a Canva presentation. They were not made by a local, neither did they really incorporate anything specific to Solvang. There was not even a general map so you could plan out this adventure. We somehow got 4 million points but I don't know if that is good or bad. Maybe it would have been more fun with a big group but as a couple it was definitely not worth $40+.
C
Best Thing to do in Solvang
This was the most fun thing we did on our recent visit to Solvang. I’d recommend doing it on the first day of your trip because it takes you all over the town with lots of opportunities to snack and see all the cute little places Solvang has to offer. It works by downloading WhatsApp. Instructions for each challenge then pop up and you upload photos of proof of completion. It’s a blast and I highly recommend it.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
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