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Quirks & Snickets - A Treasure Hunt Walking Tour in York - The Secret City

York, United Kingdom

3 reviews

Quirks & Snickets - A Treasure Hunt Walking Tour in York - The Secret City

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Overview

Duration

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

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"

What to remember

Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. 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.. Stroller accessible. 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!. Service animals allowed. You should be comfortable walking ~5km. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking, the weather and the time of year.. Near public transportation. 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.. Infant seats available. Most travelers can participate. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's 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). Sent via Telegram smartphone app. Free to download & install. Available on all App Stores.