Viator Rating : 5 (248 reviews)
Dyvarcity Score : 6.0/10 (Solid Experience)
York
York's Fun Treasure Hunt: Cryptic Clues & Gems!
120
Overview
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. 
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Scores are shown on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 = lowest score, 10 = highest score.
What People Love
Safety (8 - Secure) : Strong feeling of safety and control
Upsell Risk (9 - Transparent) : No upsells or hidden costs
Logistics (8 - Seamless) : Smooth and well executed
Pacing (8 - Balanced) : Smooth and comfortable timing
Instagram Factor (8 - Iconic) : Highly photogenic and memorable
What to Watch Out For
Crowd Density (6 - Standard) : Normal crowd, some waiting or tight spots
Mobility (7 - Moderate) : Some effort required
Highlights
Solve Cryptic Clues: Enjoy the satisfaction of cracking codes and uncovering York's secrets.
Explore Hidden Gems: Discover places in York that most tourists overlook.
Learn Interesting Facts: Hear stories and facts about York's history as you explore.
Flexible Fun: Play at your own pace, and even stop for a pub break.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers say the treasure hunt is a fun and unique way to explore York.
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People enjoy solving the clues and discovering new things about the city.
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The flexibility of the self-guided tour is a big plus for visitors.
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Many found it easy to use and a great way to spend time with friends.
Some customers mentioned wanting more challenging clues.
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A few people had minor technical issues with the app.
The Journey
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.
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!
Review Summary
People usually say this self-guided York treasure hunt is fun, flexible, and family-friendly, praising the cryptic clues, phone delivery, and discovery of hidden gems with interesting stories. They appreciate the outdoor social distancing and no-group freedom. Few negatives noted, mainly minor tech setup issues quickly resolved.
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