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York Treasure Hunt Adventure: The Mystery of The Gunpowder Snitch

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Highlights

Join the adventure, and turn the historic streets of York into a GIANT escape room! ✔️ Discover York's amazing history & hidden gems! ✔️ Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure with your friends. ✔️ Combine your skills to crack the clues & unravel the epic tale. Moments before Guy Fawkes lit his fuse.. an anonymous letter tipped off the authorities and foiled his dastardly plot.. Who wrote the letter? Nobody knows. But a dusty diary found beneath the floorboards of an old York pub could finally expose him, and this is where you come in... Your challenge is to track down hidden objects, decode symbols, and uncover hidden messages, as you eliminate suspects & gradually unpick the crime. And an exciting twist awaits.. Make it to the end and you'll be struck by an amazing ‘wow’ moment when the case is solved and the villain is revealed before your eyes! Don’t let the villain get away.. Your time to start is now!

About This Deal

Departure Point

  • This is a self-guided treasure hunt which begins at Shared Earth, 1 Minster Gates, York YO1 7HL. Simply show the staff a copy of your payment receipt, and they will issue you with The Mystery of The Gunpowder Snitch activity book.

Return Details
  • This is a self-guided treasure hunt which begins at Shared Earth, 1 Minster Gates, York YO1 7HL. Simply show the staff a copy of your payment receipt, and they will issue you with The Mystery of The Gunpowder Snitch activity book.

Duration
3 hours

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Inclusions
  • 40-page activity booklet in English (containing the story, clues, historical information, and maps)

Exclusions
  • Guide

Redemption Instructions
This is a self-guided tour, the 40-page guided activity booklet can be collected from Shared Earth at any time between 9am and 5pm (Mon-Sat) 10am - 5pm (Sun) on the designated activity date when showing your payment receipt to the staff:

Venue address:
Shared Earth, 1 Minster Gates, York YO1 7HL
Please bring a pen with you, as you will need this to solve the mystery.

One booklet will be issued for every two participants. For example if there are three participants you will be issued with two activity books.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Mystery Guides in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.

This offer is not eligible for promo codes.

Fine Print

14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.