Interactive Treasure Hunt Experience of Bath's Secrets
Overview
Immerse yourself in historic sights and obscure quirks as you solve riddles and progress on your treasure hunt style adventure. Once your tale starts you’ll unravel cryptic clues to unlock the hidden path to a location within walking distance. Decode the clue and search nearby to find the answer. All on your mobile phone using Telegram available on all app stores (like Whatsapp!).
This experience requires a mobile phone, with some data or text messages available
We will not be there to physically guide you on this trail so you can take it at your own pace! If you get lost you can message "Lost" for a detailed route to the next clue. Send "hint" if you think you're in the right location but aren't sure where to find the clue answer!
There are optional pub/cafe breaks on this trail. Use these to get refreshments or skip if you'd like to carry on. We have no affiliation with these establishments.
What's Included
- A trail of riddles sent to your phone; solve each clue to unlock the path,...
- Sent via Telegram smartphone app. Free to download & install. Available on all App Stores.
Meeting Location
9JMJ+VCV Bath
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
Join us for a self-guided tour through the historic centre of Bath! With traces of architectural mysticism, a dash of Roman mythology, religious politics, and nods to curious figures from Bath's past, this is a vexing trail that will intrigue and delight locals and tourists alike
Our route will take you around just some of the city's amazing locations, leaving you with plenty to discover for yourself when you're finished! Learn fun facts along the way as you explore and solve head-scratching riddles and navigate using cryptic directions.
There are two optional pub breaks on this trail; the first is 1/3rd around and the second is 2/3rds around.
Distance: 4.5 km
Local knowledge Required: 1 / 5
Difficulty: 2 / 5
Avg Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hours
Number of clues: 19
How it works:
Each clue, sent to your mobile phone, leads you to a new location within walking distance. Solve the clue and search for the answer, reply with the correct answer to unlock the next step. Hints are available if you need a helping hand and you can also receive messages if you're lost.
Have a competitive streak? Your progress is timed and ranked on our leaderboard, time to 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- You should be comfortable walking ~5km. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking, the weather and the time of year.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-111070P11
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Average 3.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- A trail of riddles sent to your phone; solve each clue to unlock the path,.
- Sent via Telegram smartphone app. Free to download & install. Available 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 Interactive Treasure Hunt Experience of Bath's Secrets is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Interactive Treasure Hunt Experience of Bath’s Secrets will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- A trail of riddles sent to your phone; solve each clue to unlock the path,...
- Sent via Telegram smartphone app. Free to download & install. Available 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- You should be comfortable walking ~5km. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking, the weather and the time of year.
