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York: City Exploration Game

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Stroll around the ancient walled city of York on a city exploration game. Use your phone to decipher clues and find out the mystery route, which will pass by a cosy bar in a 16th-century townhouse.

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Highlights

  • City exploration game, solve clues together and unlock secret sights
  • Top-rated pub/cafe/bar recommendations along the way, with discounts
  • Clues sent to your phones, with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
  • Activity is a mix of; outdoor escape room, treasure/scavenger hunt, walking tour
  • Discover the City of York better than a local - we show locals new sights!

Description

A playful experience to discover the secrets of York, a mystery walk similar to an escape room but outdoors! Your team will receive clues on their phones that, once deciphered, will guide them around a route that showcases it's secret sights and great pubs/bars/cafes. The routes are all walking distance and clues get you working together and interacting with the city surroundings to find the answers, no prior knowledge required. Discover fascinating and amusing facts about York's past and present as you weave your way through the city. Make the day your own as you solve clues and challenges as a team; with friends, family or colleagues. Get competitive - race to the finish and set a leader board time, or simply go at your own pace and soak it all in. With recommended refreshment stops at top-rated pubs/cafes/bars that you can choose to indulge and refresh along the way. There are two stops on this route; - Half way; Cosy and candle-lit, 2-storey bar serving artisan beers in 16th-century, half-timbered townhouse. Fantastic cafe option also available - Finish location; Traditional pub with flock wallpaper, wooden boards and a fire, for cask ales and comfort food. Monthly challenges are available for teams to submit pictures/videos of their experience to win cash prizes each month. Links sent in the welcome message and information available on our website. For larger group bookings we recommend splitting up into teams of up to 5-8 people - this helps keep everyone in the team immersed and interacting with the game. Corporate bookings and packages are available, please email us at hello@thesecret.city for more information. Tickets can be used on any day and we have a 'love it or your money back' guarantee, we aim to provide a fantastic day for you! The Secret City awaits.

Includes

City exploration game, clues to be solved that guide you around secret sights - clues sent to your phones Two fantastic recommended break stops at top-rated local pub & cafes. 24/7 customer support

Important Information

  • Please have WhatsApp installed and provide your WhatsApp-connected phone number when booking.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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