Interactive Treasure Hunt Experience of York's Secret

5.0 (3 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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3 reviews

5.0

Interactive Treasure Hunt Experience of York's Secret — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Interactive Treasure Hunt Experience of York's Secret, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Immerse yourself in historic sights and obscure quirks as you solve riddles and progress on your treasure hunt style adventure. Once your tale starts you’ll unravel cryptic clues to unlock the hidden path to a location within walking distance. Decode the clue and search nearby to find the answer. All on your mobile phone.

--"We had a great time, seeing some interesting hidden gems and generally 'observing' more than you normally do!"

--"This was great fun for a sunny day out! Right mix of hard and difficult questions and a good walk too :)"

--"A lot of fun - we've done a lot of these and this was up there as one of the best"

--"Just completed the York trail - great fun walking round the city!! Really enjoyed it thanks."

--"Thank you so much it was great to be honest!"

--"Was great fun and a good way to see the city"

Historical Tours Self-guided Tours Walking Tours Escape Rooms Fun & Games Scavenger Hunts Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: CityDays

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Sent via Telegram smartphone app. Free to download & install. Available on all App Stores.
Included: A trail of riddles sent to your phone; solve each clue to unlock the path, adventure across the city and discover the hidden sights. Choose either Text Messages (SMS) or the Telegram App (Recommended)

Itinerary

A cryptic trail through the historical county town of Yorkshire. Gather your team and get exploring! start in the bustling St Helens Square and work your way through snickleways admiring York's wonderful quirks. Work together to solve the clues, unlock the path and discover hidden parts of York. There is one comfort stop on this trail: Halfway you can enjoy an amazing tucked away tavern near Shambles, or a great little cafe around the corner. Complete the trail to uncover another top notch pub where you can kick back and relax. Distance: 4.0 km Local knowledge Required: 1 / 5 Difficulty: 2 / 5 Avg Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hours Number of clues: 17 How it works: Each clue, sent to your mobile phone, leads you to a new location within walking distance. Solve the clue and search for the answer, reply with the correct answer to unlock the next step. Hints are available if you need a helping hand and you can also receive messages if you're lost. Have a competitive streak? Your progress is timed and ranked on our leader board, time to challenge your friends!

Stop 1
Clifford's Tower

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

IMPORTANT: Please follow these instructions:

1 - Fill in the form

2 - Login

3 - Setup your team ready for your experience

4 - Receive welcome message to your phone

For help, contact us.

End point

IMPORTANT: Please follow these instructions:

1 - Fill in the form

2 - Login

3 - Setup your team ready for your experience

4 - Receive welcome message to your phone

For help, contact us.

Using your ticket

IMPORTANT: Please follow these instructions:

1 - Fill in the form at https://citydays.com/viator/

2 - Login at https://citydays.com/login/

3 - Setup your team ready for your experience

4 - Receive welcome message to your phone

For help, contact us at [email protected] or https://citydays.help

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This experience requires a mobile phone, with some data or text messages available.
You will be sent a trail of clues that guide you around the city and add a playful touch to exploring.
We will not be there to physically guide you on this trail. If you get lost you can message "Lost" for a detailed route to the next clue. Send "hint" if you think you're in the right location but aren't sure where to find the clue answer!
You should be comfortable walking ~5km. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking, the weather and the time of year.
There are 2 optional pub breaks on this trail. Use these to get refreshments or skip if you'd like to carry on. We have no affiliation with these establishments.
Any further issues please contact us via Facebook messenger.

Options

Telegram App (Recommended)

Using the Telegram smartphone app. Add up to 5 team members to receive and answer clues!
Whatsapp (Recommended)

Sent via Whatsapp smartphone app. Add up to 5 team members to receive and answer clues!