Manchester: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
Manchester, Englandby City Game
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Overview
Discover Manchester like never before with the Secrets of Manchester City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Manchester while exploring famous spots such as Manchester Cathedral, the John Rylands Library, the Palace Theatre, St. Mary's Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem, Waterstones Deansgate and the city centre. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Manchester perfect for every type of explorer.
What's included
- Self-guided Exploration Game
- Fun facts and information about the highlights you’ll discover
- Instructions and play link for the activity
- Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
- In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
Itinerary
Discover Manchester in a fun and interactive way with the Secrets of Manchester City Game, a self-guided scavenger hunt through the historic centre of Manchester, England. This GPS-based exploration game combines sightseeing with puzzles, riddles and creative photo challenges as you uncover hidden stories around Manchester Cathedral and the John Rylands Library. Perfect for tourists, friends, families and team outings, this self-guided walking tour of Manchester can be played solo or in groups. The City Game Manchester takes about 2 hours and you play at your own pace. One ticket is valid for 1 to 4 people; for larger groups simply purchase extra tickets. Choose a start date and time when booking, then begin whenever it suits you. A smartphone with an internet connection is required. Your Manchester adventure starts at St. Mary's Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem. After booking, you receive an email with a direct game link. Head to the start location and open the link on your phone - the game runs straight in your browser, so there is no app to download, no guide to meet and no building to enter. Pause anytime and continue later, for a flexible adventure through Manchester.
Meeting and pickup
After booking you receive an email with instructions and your game link. Meet at St. Mary's Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem in Manchester, open the link on your phone and start your adventure! The game runs in your browser - no app download and no host needed.
End point
After booking you receive an email with instructions and your game link. Meet at St. Mary's Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem in Manchester, open the link on your phone and start your adventure! The game runs in your browser - no app download and no host needed.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Difficulty level: Intermediate
- Duration: Around 2 hours
- Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets)
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- Start anytime: Choose your start date and time when booking, then play whenever you like
- Required: Smartphone with an internet connection
- How to play: After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Simply head to St. Mary's Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem, open the link on your phone, and start your journey through Manchester. You can pause the game anytime and continue later, making it the perfect flexible adventure for your own schedule.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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