Scavenger Hunt York

Are you ready for an urban adventure through York's eventful history and vibrant present? Then start your scavenger hunt in York. Here in the north of England, a city that was built by the Romans awaits you. It offers unique testimonies from almost 2,000 years ago, including a huge cathedral and a medieval old town. At the same time, York is also future-oriented and is home to a modern university and many lively pubs.

Scavenger hunt in York with friends, family & tricky puzzles

A scavenger hunt in York is the ideal way to explore the city on your own. Guided by our GPS navigation, you will pass numerous sights and can marvel at unique monuments up close. At the same time, the York scavenger hunt opens up new perspectives that you probably wouldn't have discovered in this way. Fancy an urban exploration tour? Taking part is easy. All you need is a charged smartphone and your tickets. Use them to log into our app and select the game leader first. He or she will receive the route on their device and guide you safely through the "Snickelways". What is that? This is the name given to the winding, medieval alleyways in the heart of York. 

They alone are well worth seeing, as they create an atmosphere that will quickly make you feel like you've travelled back in time. But it's not just your game master who has an important task. Each of you takes on another special role. Photographer, trivia king or linguistic genius? The choice is yours. Depending on your role, you will receive individual bonus tasks. The trickiest challenges await you when you arrive at the task locations scattered throughout the city. The aim here is to make razor-sharp combinations, apply new knowledge and draw logical conclusions. If you combine your talents, you are sure to master the scavenger hunt. Maybe you'll even reach the top of our leaderboard - you'll receive more points for each successfully completed task.

Scavenger hunt against a historic backdrop in York

While you solve puzzles and tricky tasks, you also have an incomparable panoramic view of the city. Famous sights of York form the backdrop for your scavenger hunt. The monumental York Minster is particularly impressive. The dimensions alone show that this is an extraordinary cathedral. The 32-metre-high and 35-metre-wide nave is mighty enough to accommodate an entire house. No wonder it took a while for the building to be completed - it took around 250 years to build. Today, the epochal building is impossible to miss and is sure to be in view again and again during your scavenger hunt in York.

Another of the city's landmarks is Clifford's Tower. It is one of the few remaining parts of York Castle - the mighty castle was commissioned by none other than William the Conqueror, who came to the city in the 11th century. However, the town was first settled much earlier. York was founded by the Romans, albeit under a different name: the settlement Eboracum was established in the year 71. You can see traces of ancient times near the Minster. The foundations of a former military fortification have been excavated there.

Scavenger hunt as an experience at any time of year

Fancy a York scavenger hunt? You can start your urban exploration of the city at any time, as the playing field is in the open air and is not tied to opening hours. The city itself is worth a visit at any time of year. In summer, after the scavenger hunt, it's worth making a detour to the River Ouse, where numerous restaurants line the banks. There are also various parks where you can go for a walk together. If you would like to find out more about the local culture, we recommend a visit to the Yorkshire Museum. It displays exhibits of regional and international importance, ranging from coins to the natural history exhibition "Jurassic World". 

Another real visitor magnet is the National Railway Museum with its huge collection of railroad history. Winter attractions include Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland. The city is also surrounded by picturesque countryside, with the famous Yorkshire Dales stretching out to the north-west. Start your discoveries now with a scavenger hunt in York and collect unforgettable memories together!