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By York Quests
Free cancellation available
Price is €12 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Unravel the mysteries of York with the Gift the Romans Quest, a thrilling treasure hunt perfect for families and friends. As you navigate the historic streets, your team will rely on strategy and creativity to solve engaging riddles, unlocking the next chapter of the storey and inching closer to a tasty reward. This self-guided adventure, designed for groups of 2 to 8, allows you to explore at your own pace, stopping for coffee or sightseeing whenever you like. With a full year to redeem your quest, there's no rush to embark on this unforgettable journey through time.

Activity location

  • Saint Sampson's Square
    • Saint Sampson's Square
    • York, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Saint Sampson's Square
    • Saint Sampson's Square
    • York, England, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Suitable for teams of 2–8 players and accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs
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    Family‑friendly and dog‑friendly experience
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    Step‑by‑step digital instructions and storey progression
  • Inclusions
    Smartphone‑based interactive quest with puzzles, riddles, and clues
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    Flexible start time on the day of your choice (valid for up to one year)
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    Self‑guided outdoor Romans‑themed treasure hunt around York
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    Route through York city centre, highlighting historic landmarks
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    One delicious prize for successful completion
  • Exclusions
    Tour guide or in‑person host
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    Smartphone, mobile data, or internet access
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    Transport to or from the starting point
  • Exclusions
    Food or drinks other than the included prize
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    Entry to attractions or venues not included in the quest
  • Exclusions
    Service charge or personal expenses during the activity

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

You will take part in a self‑guided outdoor treasure hunt through the historic streets of York, following an interactive storey themed around Roman history. Using your smartphone, you will solve riddles, puzzles, and clues that will lead you from one location to another around York city centre, uncovering hidden details and learning stories about the city’s Roman past as you go. Working together as a team, you will use observation, logic, and teamwork to unlock each stage of the quest at your own pace, with the freedom to stop for breaks along the way. The experience both starts and finishes in St Sampson’s Square and typically lasts around 60–90 minutes, ending with a final challenge that rewards successful teams with a delicious prize. The activity is family‑friendly, dog‑friendly, and designed to be fun, flexible, and immersive for all ages.

Location

Activity location

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    Saint Sampson's Square
    • Saint Sampson's Square
    • York, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Saint Sampson's Square
    • Saint Sampson's Square
    • York, England, United Kingdom

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