Immersive City Treasure Hunt in York
Overview
This is no ordinary treasure hunt. You carry a satchel of real magical artefacts, meet characters in shops and cafes along the way, and solve escape-room-style puzzles hidden in York's historic streets. Every clue brings you closer to unmasking the imposter wizard, and at the end you can see how your team scored on the leaderboard.
What's Included
- Use our app to locate clues hidden within the city environment
- Can you top the Clueniversity of Magic leaderboard?
- Handle magical artefacts to solve clues
Meeting Location
Micklegate
York YO1 6JH, 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
Can you graduate from the Clueniversity of Magic? Your final exam is a single mission: unmask the imposter wizard hiding among the staff by solving clues across York's historic streets.
Part escape room, part treasure hunt, this outdoor adventure is played with a GPS-guided app on your phone and a satchel of real magical artefacts. You'll visit landmarks and hidden corners of the city, meet characters along the way, and crack puzzles that test your observation, deduction and teamwork.
Teams of 2 to 6 players. Up to 3 hours 15 minutes to finish, including time for a break; most teams finish well within that. Best for ages 10 and up. Great for families, friends and team building.
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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-446222P3
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Average 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 7 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).
- Use our app to locate clues hidden within the city environment.
- Can you top the Clueniversity of Magic leaderboard?.
- Handle magical artefacts to solve clues.
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 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 City Treasure Hunt in York 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 Immersive City Treasure Hunt in York 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
- Use our app to locate clues hidden within the city environment
- Can you top the Clueniversity of Magic leaderboard?
- Handle magical artefacts to solve clues
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
