PENSACOLA CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Nostalgia in the Streets: A Back to the Future Scavenger Hunt through Downtown Pensacola
A self-guided, Back to the Future–themed mobile scavenger hunt that sends families and fans solving clues across downtown Pensacola in a two-hour digital adventure.
Nostalgia in the Streets: A Back to the Future Scavenger Hunt through Downtown Pensacola.
This is a themed, self-guided scavenger hunt that layers Back to the Future nostalgia over downtown Pensacola — participants follow a mobile app, solve clues, complete challenges and collect a prize at the finish while exploring the city on a roughly two-hour route.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Movie‑Themed Hunt
The experience uses a Back to the Future motif to structure puzzles and challenges, giving the scavenger hunt a clear, nostalgic through-line as you explore downtown Pensacola.
App‑Led and Self‑Guided
This is a mobile app–based, self-guided tour that relies on participants’ charged cell phones and digital prompts to progress through clues and tasks.
Props, Prizes and a Finish Line
Alongside props and accessories used during the hunt, participants receive a prize and promotion bag when they complete the two‑hour digital adventure.
What the day feels like
What the Hunt Feels Like
You begin at the operator’s office, unlock the scavenger hunt on your smartphone and move through downtown Pensacola solving time‑travel themed clues and completing short challenges; the format is hands‑on and self-paced, with props and digital prompts guiding the way.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The scavenger hunt runs approximately 2 hours.
A charged cell phone is required to run the scavenger hunt mobile app; props and accessories are provided as part of the experience.
Meet 10 minutes before your scheduled start at Pensacola History and Haunting—221 East Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. Contact: 850-941-4321; operator websites: pensacolaghostevents.com, visitpensacolatours.com, amazingcitytours.com.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the scavenger hunt take?
About 2 hours.
Is this a guided tour?
No — it is a self-guided tour delivered via a scavenger hunt mobile app.
What do I need to participate?
You need a charged cell phone to run the scavenger hunt app; props and accessories are provided as part of the experience.
Who can join?
The experience is open to all ages and is promoted as great for families.
Where and when do we meet?
Meet your group 10 minutes before the scheduled time at Pensacola History and Haunting Office, 221 East Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502; phone 850-941-4321.
Is there anything I receive for finishing the hunt?
Yes — participants receive a prize and a promotion bag upon completion.