The Ghost Quest Citywide Puzzle Adventure in York

5.0
(2 reviews)
York, England

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the haunted streets of York in a thrilling self-guided quest. Equipped with just your smartphone, navigate through the city as you solve riddles and uncover ghostly tales. Engage with 13 spectral stories, each leading you to hidden gems while you enjoy the freedom to stop for a coffee whenever you like. Perfect for teams of 2 to 8, this adventure lasts around 90 minutes and can be enjoyed at your own pace, anytime within a year of purchase. Kids under 8 play free, making it a fantastic family outing.

What's Included

Digital access to the quest via a web link provided after booking (no app download required)
Ability to play at your own pace, including taking breaks whenever you wish
Ghost‑themed storytelling featuring encounters with 13 wandering spirits
A walking route through York city centre featuring historic streets and hidden locations
Private, self‑guided Ghost Quest experience for your group only
Family‑friendly experience (kids under 8 play for free) and dog‑friendly route
Flexible start time on any chosen day, valid for up to one year from purchase
Smartphone‑based interactive quest with riddles, puzzles, and story clues
A delicious prize upon successful completion of the final challenge
In‑person guide or tour leader
Smartphone, mobile data, or internet access
Transportation to or from York city centre
Food or drinks other than the included prize
Entry fees to attractions or venues not specifically part of the quest
Personal expenses and gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Here is where you'll start your Ghost Quest adventure.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You will explore the heart of York on a private, self‑guided outdoor puzzle adventure that feels like an escape room spread across the city. Using your smartphone, you’ll follow interactive instructions that guide you through historic streets and hidden corners, where you’ll solve riddles and logic puzzles to unlock ghostly stories connected to real locations. As you move from place to place, each correct answer reveals the next clue, allowing you to uncover the tales of 13 wandering spirits while learning about York’s darker history along the way. You can take your time, pause for breaks whenever you like, and work together with your group to crack each challenge at your own pace. The experience ends with a final challenge and a delicious prize, making it a fun, immersive way for you to discover York in around 90 minutes.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by York Quests

Tags

Self-guided Tours
Escape Rooms
Fun & Games
Scavenger Hunts
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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