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Immersive Treasure Hunt Adventure - City of London's Secrets
4.5

Immersive Treasure Hunt Adventure - City of London's Secrets

By CityDays
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 2h 30m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
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  • A trail of riddles sent to your phone; solve each clue to unlock the path, adventure across the city and discover the hidden sights. Choose either the Telegram App (Recommended) or standard Text Messages (SMS)
What's not included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the pub/bar breaks)
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase at the pub/bar breaks)
  • Drinks (available to purchase at the pub/bar breaks)


Start:
  • St. Paul's, Cheapside, City of London, London EC2V 6AA, UK
    After purchase you will receive a text message with instructions of how to setup the trail. Once you're setup you'll receive a location of where to start the trail. Any questions, just get in touch with the CityDays team! Departure Point: St Pauls Underground Station, exit near Caffe Nero.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 111070P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • This experience requires a mobile phone, with some data or text messages available.
    • You will be sent a trail of clues that guide you around the city and add a playful touch to exploring.
    • We will not be there to physically guide you on this trail. If you get lost you can message "Lost" for a detailed route to the next clue. Send "hint" if you think you're in the right location but aren't sure where to find the clue answer!
    • You should be comfortable walking ~5km. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking, the weather and the time of year.
    • There are 2 optional pub breaks on this trail. Use these to get refreshments or skip if you'd like to carry on. We have no affiliation with these establishments.
    • Any further issues please contact us via Facebook messenger.
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 111070P2

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    • CityDays
      124
      London, England
      Joined in December 2018
    • davidrI5725FU
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Family of 4 treasure hunt
      We saw some beautiful parts of London we didn't even know existed. Our 11yr old was a bit bored but to be honest she's always "bored". It was beautifully organised.
      Written 5 January 2025
    • Sonya F
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good walking and talking time
      We found the walk really enjoyable. We did this a family with two older teenagers and they were both really engaged and they are a tough audience. A great way to see the hidden gems of the town. It certainly took us off to parts we might otherwise not have seen. We took our time and enjoyed the stops along the way so took us over 4 hours but it was all manageable. A great day out.
      Written 30 October 2024
    • Shorleywall889
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good fun
      Really fun experience, clues were set at a good level and sea parts of York we probably would have not seem. Only issue we had was second to last clue, was quite vague and took you to a part of town that you would rather not go to
      Written 25 October 2024
    • 20karag
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous way to explore the city
      A great way to spend a couple of hours exploring a new side of Sheffield. We had a fabulous time solving the clues around the city, it was well executed via WhatsApp and we enjoyed the pub stops within the game. Highly recommend!
      Written 18 October 2024
    • st3vos
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A great way to spend an afternoon
      A great way to explore the city in a totally unique way. You see parts of the city that you never knew were there, or you took for granted. The format works really well on WhatsApp, is really flexible and the built in breaks (if needed) were perfectly timed. A really enjoyable experience and we would highly recommend!
      Written 24 August 2024
    • 111aor
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Birthday Celebrations!
      We booked to celebrate the birthday of one of us! We loved every minute of it searching for landmarks that we weren’t even aware of. The clues were cryptic which needed all of us to think about. The hunt took us about 150 mins and the reward treats were lovely. All in all we thought it was a good value day out!
      Written 21 July 2024
    • grahamm368
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      City Days adventure
      We had a great day, with 4 of us in the team, we had a fabulous time trying to solve the clues and seeing the sights of London along the way!
      Written 16 May 2024
    • k16nky
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Been there... had fun... didn't get a t-shirt!
      Great way to see the city, exploring routes we wouldn't otherwise discover. A challenging and fun experience that got us thinking at the right level. Between the two of us, we solved the mystery, all through WhatsApp texts. A little confusing at times when you need to scroll to previous messages etc. It's a shame there was nothing at the end of it as an achievement souvenir to say we've done it or compare our timings to other players :/
      Written 2 April 2024
    • E1168ACjamesm
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good equipment
      Easter holiday took my children they absolutely loved it and the equipment are really safe to use I was really happy to see my children enjoying it.
      Written 30 March 2024
    • Christine L
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Memorable day
      After the first clue wich took us a while, Then we was on our way ,it was very enjoyable had a very good day but didn't manage to finish it as ran out of time
      Written 27 March 2024
    • Voyager46589619712
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      All Gone South
      Quite frustrating at times with the clues but fun. Lots of walking and up and down stairs on our chosen experience, which wasn’t great when you have knee issues. With all our hints and getting lost we racked up our time which made us bottom , lol, and we were booked for our next activity quite soon after so I recommend not booking anything close to this as you may need extra time like we did.
      Written 17 February 2024
    • sofiabvieira
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun day out to explore London (even if you think you know it inside out!)
      Me and my best friend both were born & grew up in London and the Secret of the Squares treasure hunt gave us an opportunity to explore the city we knew so well in a different way and learn & see new things on the way! London almost felt like a different city during this hunt with how much more we were noticing around us and learning about what we were passing! It was so much fun, and the perfect level of difficulty for brain scratching & enjoyment! We highly recommend!
      Written 20 January 2024
    • helenmV5056OS
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An afternoon of clues
      We’ve had such a great time doing this treasure hunt! It took us an hour longer than suggested because we were off course on a few occasions! We’ve seen things we wouldn’t have seen unless we were looking for them…usually walk right by without looking. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to see more.
      Written 11 January 2024
    • Jules5555
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fab way to explore and wile away a couple of hours
      The clues were brilliant, we only needed one hint having got lost but we kept moving. It was a great way to explore a new area.
      Written 18 December 2023
    • Julia329
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very dissapointed
      LONDON FESTIVE LIGHTS FOOD HUNT: I'm afraid not the value we expected for the price we paid: the storyline for the quest wasnt ' hilarious' but daunting, the quest information sent was plain text, the directions weren't clear , the Gourmet food was a stale doughnut and when we got to the other pizza cafe it was closed. The highlight of the trip were the Lights, but these obviously weren't provided by the company. Overall: very overpriced for what we got- you could get similar experience with Treasure Trails for £10 per a group, so - dissapointed..
      Written 2 December 2023
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    Helen T
    Lincoln, UK7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    Thoroughly enjoyed the walking Treasure Hunt, the clues were well thought out and are suitably challenging for different age groups. We were a group of 10 ladies away for the weekend, our ages ranged from 22 to 70! Loved the fact it took us to places we didn't know existed. We saw a different side of London instead of the usual attractions. Enjoyed the fact that it allowed you to stop half way round for refreshments and that we ended up at a pub! Well worth the money a very big thank you to The Secret City we look forward to doing your other treasure hunts. Would highly recommend this to other and in fact have done....if the weather is good it makes for a lovely 3 hour leisurely stroll.
    Written 27 February 2020
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    Hi Helen, So happy to hear that all of you could be engaged and participate in the trail! Glad you enjoyed the pitstops on the way around and managed to get some good weather! We really appreciate you recommending us to others! Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback! Kind regards, Tom
    Written 27 February 2020
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    Paul T
    Maidstone, UK20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019
    So, having worked in the City of London, I was intrigued as to where the trail would take us, and boy was I surprised. Starting at Cheapside, we went through parts of the city I never knew existed, hidden little parks and squares, and places I've walked past and never noticed.

    The route is well thought out, with easy to follow clues at just the right level of difficulty. We completed as two families with teenage children and everyone enjoyed the day. It's nice that you take things at your own pace, stop when you want and aren't carrying paper, maps, clues etc around with you - everything is done through WhatsApp, Telegram or text messages (we opted for WhatsApp) so all you need is a phone.

    We'll definitely being doing the other London Trail, and look forward to doing others as and when they come out. This was much cheaper than an escape room, still provided a fair challenge, was less than half of the price for a family and lasted nearly 4 times as long (OK, so we weren't the fastest) !
    Written 4 January 2020
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    Hi 448pault, I'm glad we managed to help you discover what was so close for so long! Really happy to hear that both families could work together to solve the clues. You're totally right about taking your own time - no need to rush, the timer for the trails is just for fun and adds another aspect when teams go head to head. I'm glad you ignored it and took your time! Looking forward to seeing you on our trails again in the future, All the best, Tom & TheSecret.city Team
    Written 8 January 2020
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    LexitaKazan
    London, UK8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019
    Brilliant way to entertain the whole family! We wanted to spend some time outdoors (off the sofa!) and this was excellent. The clues were logical and the route was well done, showing us parts of the City that we pass by on a daily basis. Good fun.
    Written 12 January 2020
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    Hi Lexita, I'm thrilled to hear we entertained you all and provided some good fun out & about in the city streets. Really appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback. Hope to see you on the trails again soon! Tom
    Written 20 January 2020
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    Julian S
    London, UK5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022
    A group of us participated in the The Secret City Treasure Hunt & had a really great time. Everyone felt that it was a brilliant, fun & entertaining way to see parts of the City that we never knew existed. I would definitely do this again in another part of London & certainly recommend it to anyone who is interested in seeing the hidden bits of our great City!
    Written 7 August 2022
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    Parrner
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020 • Family
    We had a great few hours on this trail, and it was perfect for our 9 year old who enjoyed solving the clues too. The messages were sent immediately via WhatsApp and everything worked really well. We know London really well but it took us to loads of places we’ve never really seen/noticed before. Next time we might try a more challenging one!
    Written 30 October 2020
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    Hi Parrner, I'm so happy to hear that you and your 9 year old had a great time on the trail! We look forward to seeing how you get on with another :)! Tom
    Written 31 October 2020
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    Thuy N
    5 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Firstly, I love some of the secret locations we get to discover along the way, they're definitely memorable and I'll revisit them again.

    However, I have taken part in at least 3 other treasure hunts around London and this one, I thought was slightly more mediocre. I think there has to be a balance between being super cryptic, that you can't get anywhere (this has happened to me before) and then being too straightforward and feeling as if someone has swallowed a thesaurus.

    Another thing I'd like to mention, is the lack of prize/reward at the end. Previously, we've been giving a bottle of mead and bars of chocolate as a gesture... But for this one, we received a congratulations txt which felt slightly empty, like my hands.

    Overall, it is a lovely experience but I do feel I could have been challenged a bit more. Perhaps there could be ratings of difficulty for each setting and the consumer can review which level they might like to try.
    Written 4 July 2022
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    Hey 843thuyn! Thanks for taking the time to leave your view & suggestions, we really appreciate that. It is certainly a fine balance between clue complexity/simplicity and this can also vary wildly from person to person! It would be great to hear more about the prize/reward at the end of the similar activities, were these at a similar price point? We have a full money back guarantee, so if you'd like, please let us know and we can help you out with this. Kind regards, Tom
    Written 5 July 2022
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    W04_12
    London, UK39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great experience! Really enjoyed exploring London and seeing all these new places we never knew existed even though we've lived in London 30years+!! It was a good level of challenge and we enjoyed being outside getting a bit of exercise after lots of eating 😁 We chose The City as we didnt want to go anywhere too busy and it was perfect. Thanks for creating such a fun experience. We will do it again when my family and I meet up again! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    Written 29 December 2021
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    Thank you Wendy, I'm so happy to hear you all had a great time and we managed to show you a few exciting places! Glad you enjoyed the experience!
    Written 30 January 2022
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    Norfolk Tony
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2024 • Friends
    Such a well conceived treasure hunt, one of the best I have done. It kept us busy for nearly three hours. The stops en route were perfect and it was great strolling around a part of the city I thought I knew well but learning new features and facts. I'll definitely use these oriole again.
    Written 27 February 2024
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    Thanks so much for your kind words! Hope to see you on another hunt soon :)
    Written 17 May 2024
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    Danusia M
    London, UK10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely great fun! We were a family of 5 adults that chose the City Treasure Hunt. The app is super easy to use so we had no difficulty downloading the clues or posting our answers. The treasure hunt takes you round lesser known areas of the city using clues that were amply challenging. You can also stop off along the way for refreshments! Would thoroughly recommend it to friends or family groups. A fun way to spend a few hours.
    Written 14 September 2024
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    Trish S
    Waterlooville, UK13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022 • Couples
    This was the second Secret City I completed with my son. I go to London reasonably regularly to see my him and his partner. Over time we have done the museums and traditional sites so was looking for something else.
    I came across these walks and we started with The Squares one and loved it so much that we booked this one too.
    The clues are not to difficult but make us think and the routes have taken us to areas we wouldn't have found or explored before. My son said it has taught him to look up as he is so often head down on his way to somewhere.
    My partner and I had a weekend in Edinburgh and did the walk there, which was fabulous and I have the Greenwich walk booked for my next trip to London.
    I can see that we will just keep booking, walking and learning. Fabulous way to spend the days and always lovely places to stop and get refreshments on the way. 5 stars!
    Written 14 April 2022
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    Hi Trish, I'm so glad to hear you both had a great time. Really appreciate you taking the time to leave us your feedback, we love hearing it! Kind regards, Tom & The Secret City Team
    Written 3 May 2022
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