The Ghost Quest Citywide Puzzle Adventure in York
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore the haunted streets of York in a thrilling self-guided quest. Equipped with just your smartphone, navigate through the city as you solve riddles and uncover ghostly tales. Engage with 13 spectral stories, each leading you to hidden gems while you enjoy the freedom to stop for a coffee whenever you like. Perfect for teams of 2 to 8, this adventure lasts around 90 minutes and can be enjoyed at your own pace, anytime within a year of purchase. Kids under 8 play free, making it a fantastic family outing.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
You will explore the heart of York on a private, self‑guided outdoor puzzle adventure that feels like an escape room spread across the city. Using your smartphone, you’ll follow interactive instructions that guide you through historic streets and hidden corners, where you’ll solve riddles and logic puzzles to unlock ghostly stories connected to real locations. As you move from place to place, each correct answer reveals the next clue, allowing you to uncover the tales of 13 wandering spirits while learning about York’s darker history along the way. You can take your time, pause for breaks whenever you like, and work together with your group to crack each challenge at your own pace. The experience ends with a final challenge and a delicious prize, making it a fun, immersive way for you to discover York in around 90 minutes.
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The Ghost Quest Citywide Puzzle Adventure in York
What‘s Included
Digital access to the quest via a web link provided after booking (no app download required)
Ability to play at your own pace, including taking breaks whenever you wish
Ghost‑themed storytelling featuring encounters with 13 wandering spirits
A walking route through York city centre featuring historic streets and hidden locations
Private, self‑guided Ghost Quest experience for your group only
Family‑friendly experience (kids under 8 play for free) and dog‑friendly route
Flexible start time on any chosen day, valid for up to one year from purchase
Smartphone‑based interactive quest with riddles, puzzles, and story clues
A delicious prize upon successful completion of the final challenge
In‑person guide or tour leader
Smartphone, mobile data, or internet access
Transportation to or from York city centre
Food or drinks other than the included prize
Entry fees to attractions or venues not specifically part of the quest
Personal expenses and gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Def worth it
Jemma K,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fun idea. Took couple of hours. Saw sights we wouldn’t have normally seen. Played it with my husband…..thought at one point was going to end divorce…..but alas we were laughing by the end. 10,000 steps later and discounted prize! Happy days
Great!!
heathertF8800VO,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great fun! We saw bits of the city we wouldn't have seen
Awesome family fun!
K5526QNlouised,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time with the kids looking for all the clues! Finding all the little secrets that we would normally miss made for a fun afternoon. Price is great for all the detail and research that went into the clues! Next time we will I the Roman quest. The ghost clues are not scary at all and perfectly suitable for younger kids. My girls loved it, as did the adults!
Great way to learn more about York
danr926,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this for my wife's birthday and we both loved it. Walked round York solving puzzles and somehow came away knowing loads more about the city's history than we expected. It doesn't feel like a history lesson though, it just sneaks up on you. I spent most of it reading the instructions in silly voices which my wife found either very funny or very annoying depending on which part you ask her about. Really good fun, would do it again.
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