Overview
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"
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Sent via Telegram smartphone app. Free to download & install. Available on all App Stores.
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)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
After purchase you will receive a text message with instructions of how to setup the trail. Once you're setup you'll receive an exact location of where to start the trail. Any questions, just get in touch!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Any further issues please contact us via Facebook messenger.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Interactive Treasure Hunt Experience of York's Secret
Can I cancel Interactive Treasure Hunt Experience of York's Secret for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start?
After purchase you will receive a text message with instructions of how to setup the trail. Once you're setup you'll receive an exact location of where to start the trail.
What's included?
- Sent via Telegram smartphone app. Free to download & install. Available on all App Stores.
- 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…
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by The Secret City
