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5 (237)

Location Icon York

York's Fun Treasure Hunt: Cryptic Clues & Gems!

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Overview

Highlights

Sentiment Analysis

Overview

Quotes Logo Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around York with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems offers a new way to see the historic city of York. This self-guided tour uses a treasure hunt format that's played on your phones making it super flexible and there’s nothing to print.

Participants will solve clues and follow maps that Captain Bess sends to your phones, leading everyone around the city. The experience encourages you to spot things that other people often miss, revealing hidden gems and interesting facts and stories along the way. This flexible adventure can even turn into a pub crawl, as you set the pace to your liking.

The Treasure Hunt York will take you on a beautiful route, and send you to fabulous places, all at your own pace. By the end of the tour, you will have a great overview of York and what you'd like to explore next. Quotes Logo

Highlights

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Solve Cryptic Clues: Enjoy the satisfaction of cracking codes and uncovering York's secrets.

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Explore Hidden Gems: Discover places in York that most tourists overlook.

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Learn Interesting Facts: Hear stories and facts about York's history as you explore.

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Flexible Fun: Play at your own pace, and even stop for a pub break.

Sentiment Analysis

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The treasure hunt is generally well-received as a flexible, fun, and engaging way to see York, with only minor technical or difficulty-related issues reported. Quotes Logo

  • Positive Highlight Icon Customers say the treasure hunt is a fun and unique way to explore York.

    Positive Highlight Icon People enjoy solving the clues and discovering new things about the city.

    Positive Highlight Icon The flexibility of the self-guided tour is a big plus for visitors.

    Positive Highlight Icon Many found it easy to use and a great way to spend time with friends.

  • Negative Highlight Icon Some customers mentioned wanting more challenging clues.

    Negative Highlight Icon A few people had minor technical issues with the app.

The Journey

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York City Center

The heart of York, where the treasure hunt begins, offering a blend of historical landmarks, charming streets, and hidden gems to discover. It serves as the starting point where you will receive maps and clues to begin your adventure.

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Various Landmarks and Hidden Gems

Throughout the treasure hunt, you'll encounter various landmarks and hidden gems that are part of the city's rich history and culture. These locations are integral to solving the clues and progressing through the tour, with interesting facts and stories revealed along the way.

Know Before You Go

This experience includes a link to the treasure hunt game that can be shared with your entire group. It excludes anything else not explicitly mentioned. There is no set meeting point as this is a self-guided experience, so you can start the tour wherever you'd like.

Hot Tip

Some people suggest bringing a portable charger for your phone, just in case, as the treasure hunt uses your phone's GPS and could drain the battery. Also, wear comfortable shoes, because you'll be doing a fair amount of walking!

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