Immersive Treasure Hunt Adventure in York - Outdoor Escape Room
Overview
An immersive adventure through York's past and present. Unravel cryptic clues as we take you on a journey through the city. Meet figures of myth and history, solve riddles, enjoy charming cafes and quirky pubs. Do you have what it takes to defeat ancient monsters and save the city?
Work as a team to decode each clue and search for a nearby answer. All sent to your mobile phone via Telegram or Whatsapp (free on all app stores).
What's Included
- Lost messages to help you with directions if you need them.
- Hint messages to help you with clues if you need a nudge in the right direction!
- A trail of riddles sent to your phone; solve each clue to unlock the path!
- Sent via Telegram/Whatsapp smartphone app. Free on all App Stores.
Meeting Location
4 Minster Yard
York YO1 7JB, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
History and mythology collide in this tale of ancient York. Meet a Roman Emperor, a Norse monster, and a Greek sea goddess. Riddle your way through fact and fiction, as you try to save the city from being made a modern day Atlantis. Along the way, discover stunning buildings, historic statues and taverns fit for Caesar himself.
There are three optional pub/cafe breaks on this trail; each one a third of the way around.
Distance: 5.0 km
No Local Knowledge Required!
Difficulty: 3 / 5
Avg Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hours
Number of Clues: 19
How it works:
When you reach your start point, you will receive cryptic instructions, sent to your phone. Decipher them, send us your answer and you will be given the next clue. One by one, these riddles will take you on a journey through the city and through legend itself. Solve them all to complete the trail.
Hints are available if you need a helping hand, and you can ask for directions if you get lost.
Feeling competitive? All our games are timed and ranked on our leaderboard. Why not challenge your friends!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travellers should be comfortable with walking around 5km.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-111070P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lost messages to help you with directions if you need them.
- Hint messages to help you with clues if you need a nudge in the right direction!.
- A trail of riddles sent to your phone; solve each clue to unlock the path!.
- Sent via Telegram/Whatsapp smartphone app. Free on all App Stores.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Immersive Treasure Hunt Adventure in York - Outdoor Escape Room is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travellers should be comfortable with walking around 5km.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Immersive Treasure Hunt Adventure in York – Outdoor Escape Room will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lost messages to help you with directions if you need them.
- Hint messages to help you with clues if you need a nudge in the right direction!
- A trail of riddles sent to your phone; solve each clue to unlock the path!
- Sent via Telegram/Whatsapp smartphone app. Free on all App Stores.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travellers should be comfortable with walking around 5km.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
