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Treasure Hunt York

Treasure Hunt York

Get ready to be whisked away into the labyrinthine alleys and enigmatic nooks of York, a city where tales are whispered behind ancient walls. As you tread over the cobblestones that echo with stories of yore, a treasure hunt in York beckons you to a challenge that will test both your wits and stamina. Are you up for the adventure of a lifetime, ready to uncover the hidden treasures of an entire city?

The Legendary Treasure Hunt in York

Plunge headfirst into the treasure hunt in York for an unrivaled blend of historical intrigue and puzzle-solving fun. Armed with nothing more than your smartphone, keen intellect, and a band of intrepid treasure hunters by your side, you’ll become the main characters in a tale that spans centuries. Your quest: to unravel the secrets hidden within a mysterious medieval manuscript and locate the treasure once concealed in the shadows of the majestic York Minster Cathedral.

Assigning Roles in the Treasure Hunt

At the start of your treasure hunt in York, you'll gather at a site steeped in history, ready to assign roles. Who among you will be the puzzle master, the daring explorer, or perhaps the savvy strategist? Each participant will find a role that seems tailor-made. Together, you'll weave through the enchanting Shambles, draw inspiration from York's ancient walls, and solve puzzles that bring you closer to your goal with each step.

The Treasure Hunt in York – A Race Against Time

Once you're immersed in the world of the treasure hunt, time will become a distant memory. Your scavenger hunt will take you to York's most concealed spots, where you'll hunt for clues and crack codes. Your phones will transform into magical keys unlocking long-forgotten secrets. Make your way to Clifford's Tower to snatch a vital clue, or decipher a cryptic message waiting by the banks of the River Ouse. Each clue you unravel takes you closer to the legendary treasure, eagerly awaiting your discovery.

The treasure hunt in York is more than a game; it's a temporal voyage, a race against history itself. Are you prepared to face the challenges and carve your names into the annals of the greatest treasure hunters? Pack your spirit of exploration and let the adventure commence!

Treasure Hunt York

Highlights

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Go on a wild treasure hunt – In this Indiana Jones–style adventure, you’ll set out as a team to find an ancient lost treasure.
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Solve puzzles & crack codes – Expect encrypted messages, secret codes, and a mysterious treasure map that guides your next move.
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Combine your strengths – Each player takes on a role that matches their strengths. Adventurer, Tracker, or Priest – which one are you?
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Perfect for families & friends – A lower difficulty level and a family-friendly story make this tour a great choice for all ages.
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Treasure Hunt - How it works

01 Form your team

  • At the meeting point (Tower Gardens), the game host starts the tour with their tickets.
  • Everyone joins by scanning the QR code on the host’s phone.
  • Each player joins an available team and chooses a role.

02 Start your mission

  • After a quick safety briefing, you’re ready to go.
  • First task: take a team photo and pick a team name.
  • All set? Great—then the myCityHunt app guides you to your first checkpoint with map navigation.

03 Solve quests

  • Riddles, logic challenges, and mini-games pull you deeper into the story.
  • As soon as you reach a checkpoint, your next quest starts automatically.
  • Along the way, each player also gets role-specific challenges.

04 Take the win

  • Once you’ve solved all quests (or you decide to finish), the app safely guides you back to the starting point.
  • How did your team do? The shared high score will tell you!
  • Afterwards, you can view your photos in your private gallery.
Ready for an adventure?

Book your myCityHunt scavenger hunt tickets now and embark on an exciting adventure with your friends or family!

Corporate team building Scavenger Hunts

Based on long-standing experience, we know the special requirements that arise when planning a team event in York. With the myCityHunt Teamevent in York we have therefore developed a package especially for corporate clients. This extends our well-proven tours with a number of advantages that make our scavenger hunts the perfect teambuilding event in York.

  • Support by dedicated virtual hosts
  • Shared image gallery and highscore
  • Interconnection through team chat
  • Free rebooking (up to 7 days before the event)
  • Payment by credit card, PayPal or on account
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the scavenger hunt in York work?

With myCityHunt, York becomes your playing field! All you need is a ticket code, and an internet-enabled mobile phone.

On the desired date, you will gather your team in the city center of York. Then the scavenger hunt starts: Your mobile phone guides you and your team to numerous places worth seeing in York. Once there, you answer tricky questions and solve riddles. You gain points by correctly solving these tasks.

But that's not all: All registered players will receive special tasks during the rally, such as photo assignments or quiz questions. The scavenger hunt will reward you with many great memories, which you can view in a picture gallery afterwards.

Along the tour, you can take a break for ice cream or drinks at any time! After about 3 hours, the high score list will provide information about your overall ranking.

More information about the course of our scavenger hunt in York can be found here: https://www.mycityhunt.com/how-it-works.

What does a scavenger hunt in York cost?

The price for a myCityHunt scavenger hunt in York is € 12.99 per person. In contrast to the price models of other providers, myCityHunt is charged per person. For example, the total price for two people is only € 25.98, for five persons € 64.95 and so on.

Tickets can be booked online in the ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.com/tickets.

Which dates does the scavenger hunt take place on?

The myCityHunt scavenger hunt in York can be played at any time! If you have a ticket, you can play on a day of your choice at any time within the validity of 3 years. Tickets for myCityHunt scavenger hunts in York can be booked in the online ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.com/tickets.

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