Manchester Food Tour Puzzle Game: Dumpling Trail Food Escapes

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Food Escapes are for people who want a unique experience in the city. A lot of walking tours or food tours can feel like you're being shown around but a Food Escape will feel like you are discovering the city for yourself in a novel way, with your choices shaping the route you take as the game unfolds.

You'll have easier and harder challenges along the way, all the satisfaction of cracking each clue, and the reward of great food waiting when you get there. Food Escapes was built by locals for locals, to explore and eat in their own city in a way they never otherwise would have seen, but is ideal for any visitors to the city who are food lovers too who want something more memorable than another table booking or generic activity.

With eight themed Food Escapes now live in Manchester, each one has its own flavour, mood and route, so guests can come back for something completely different every time.

What's Included

Access to live customer service line if any issues
Whatsapp-led, city puzzle game
Food at 3 independent venues (You'll be very full!)
Timed challenge and leaderboard
Drinks at restaurant venues
Guide or host

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is a self-guided game done via WhatsApp. Exact start location will be sent to you via email.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Food Escapes are puzzle-led food games where you solve clues sent by WhatsApp, with answers hidden in the streets, buildings and details around you. Solve each puzzle correctly and you’ll be guided through the city to three independent restaurants, with food included at every stop.

On the Dumpling Trail experience, you’ll visit three independent Manchester dumpling spots. Expect bold flavours, authentic fillings, steaming baskets and places chosen for character over convenience. But the food is all secret until you discover it!

Between food stops you’ll be solving the next clue and racing the clock for a place on the leaderboard. The timer pauses while you eat, so you can relax, enjoy the food and continue when you’re ready. If you get stuck, you can ask for hints or answers in WhatsApp, though these add time penalties to your score.

Just arrive hungry(!) follow the clues, unlock each food stop and discover Manchester through food, puzzles and the city around you.

Going with kids? The quantity of food served will leave adults full. For young children, it's too much. You are welcome to buy 1 ticket for 2 children and have them share making it half price for younger kids.

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Food Escapes

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Dining Experiences
Self-guided Tours
Walking Tours
Escape Rooms
Fun & Games
Scavenger Hunts
Restaurants
Lunch
Dinner
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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