Manchester: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover Manchester like never before with the Secrets of Manchester City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories!

This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Manchester while exploring famous spots such as Manchester Cathedral, the John Rylands Library, the Palace Theatre, St. Mary's Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem, Waterstones Deansgate and the city centre. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues.

During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Manchester perfect for every type of explorer.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Norwegian, German, Finnish, Russian, Portuguese, Croatian, French, Javanese, Hungarian, Slovak, Serbian, Swedish, Korean, Greek, English, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Danish, Hebrew, Dutch, Turkish
Operated by: City Game

What is included

Included

Included: Self-guided Exploration Game
Included: Fun facts and information about the highlights you’ll discover
Included: Instructions and play link for the activity

Not included

Not included: Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
Not included: In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)

Itinerary

Discover Manchester in a fun and interactive way with the Secrets of Manchester City Game, a self-guided scavenger hunt through the historic centre of Manchester, England. This GPS-based exploration game combines sightseeing with puzzles, riddles and creative photo challenges as you uncover hidden stories around Manchester Cathedral and the John Rylands Library. Perfect for tourists, friends, families and team outings, this self-guided walking tour of Manchester can be played solo or in groups. The City Game Manchester takes about 2 hours and you play at your own pace. One ticket is valid for 1 to 4 people; for larger groups simply purchase extra tickets. Choose a start date and time when booking, then begin whenever it suits you. A smartphone with an internet connection is required. Your Manchester adventure starts at St. Mary's Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem. After booking, you receive an email with a direct game link. Head to the start location and open the link on your phone - the game runs straight in your browser, so there is no app to download, no guide to meet and no building to enter. Pause anytime and continue later, for a flexible adventure through Manchester.

Stop 1
The John Rylands Library
Manchester Cathedral
Corn Exchange Manchester
Royal Exchange Theatre
Portico Library
Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Central Library
Palace Theatre

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

After booking you receive an email with instructions and your game link. Meet at St. Mary's Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem in Manchester, open the link on your phone and start your adventure! The game runs in your browser - no app download and no host needed.

End point

After booking you receive an email with instructions and your game link. Meet at St. Mary's Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem in Manchester, open the link on your phone and start your adventure! The game runs in your browser - no app download and no host needed.

Using your ticket

after booking, you receive an email and sms with instructions and your unique game link. The email with instructions and unique game link is in a seperate mail, not in the confirmation mail. Head to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem in Manchester, open your game link and start your adventure!

This is a self-guided experience, so you do not need to enter any building or wait for a guide, everything takes place outside in the city center. No app download is needed, and you can start whenever you like.

If you have any problems with starting the game, don’t hesitate to contact us, we’re available 7 days a week through our helpdesk.

Tip, make sure your phone is fully charged with mobile data and GPS enabled, and wear comfy shoes to enjoy your journey.

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%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Duration: Around 2 hours
Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets)
Start anytime: Choose your start date and time when booking, then play whenever you like
Required: Smartphone with an internet connection
How to play: After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Simply head to St. Mary's Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem, open the link on your phone, and start your journey through Manchester. You can pause the game anytime and continue later, making it the perfect flexible adventure for your own schedule.