The 7 Best Treasure Hunts Tours in England

1.Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Manchester with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Our pick

Treasure Hunt Manchester: a 2.5-hour smartphone quest with cryptic clues, Captain Bess maps, and iconic spots, priced at $20.80.

“A terrific treasure hunt around the city of Manchester. Made for a brilliant way to see the city. It was all organised well. Clues were easy to slightly challenging. We overlooked the amount of time we would need to complete the course and in this case had to leave the last 3 questions. Overall we loved this and would recommend to others.”

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2.Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around York with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

Treasure Hunt York is a self-guided smartphone clue walk through York’s top sights. Flexible pacing, about 2 hours, $20.80.

“We really enjoyed the whole experience , it got you to parts you wouldn’t normally go and finding the clues to get answers , some of which were quite tricky ,only added to our enjoyment.”

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3.Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Bath with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20

Smartphone treasure hunt through Bath, from Bath Abbey to the Roman Baths, with cryptic clues, flexible start times, and great value.

“Great way to see the city and find out interesting and unusual facts without being part of a massive group. Plus the added advantage of being able to pop into any shops or wine bars on the way! Perfect”

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4.Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Oxford with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20

A flexible phone-based treasure hunt through Oxford, guided by Captain Bess. Solve cryptic clues across 6 sights in 2.5 hours.

“Really fun way to see the city. Probably saw parts of the city we would otherwise have missed. If we experienced any problems this was quickly rectified by the hints given ……”

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5.Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Chester with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

A self-guided Chester treasure hunt with cryptic phone clues, flexible start times, and a route through cathedral, Roman sites, and the Rows.

“Great way to explore the city- challenging at times but the hints helped😊 Loved the way it made you look more carefully at the surroundings and took you up alleyways which we would never have found otherwise. Explored the city in some depth. It was fun and we all really enjoyed it. Thank you”

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6.Nottingham Treasure Hunt Adventure – Robin Hood’s Secret Stash

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $0

A self-guided Robin Hood mystery hunt in Nottingham with 16 cryptic clues, a 3.5 km walk, and a reveal finish at key landmarks.

“Absolutely brilliant. Purchased as a gift for my partner. He was amazed at how much more he had to learn about the city he grew up in. I was a newbie so everything was exciting and new. The clues were cleverly set really making you think out of the box but not too challenging that you gave up. We made a day of it enjoying stops for coffee and lunch. We hardly noticed the weather as we were engrossed trying to solve the clues. Pleased to say we succeeded without cheating. Can’t wait to visit other cities and take part in more treasure hunts. Highly recommend this activity. We were…”

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7.Peak District: Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt to a Pub!

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 3 reviews · 182 days · from $26

Self-guided Peak District puzzle hunt from Speedwell Cavern to a pub. Solve trivia and orienteering, then claim discounts in 2 to 3 hours.

“Lots of clues have changed along the trail. The clues need updating. Message and photos sent to organiser before review written but no response, so poor review seemed necessary to avoid other buyers having the same problems on the trail.”

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