Join a mobile-based treasure hunt on a route designed to show off the best of Manchester, highlighting its most popular landmarks as well as hidden gems.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Discover the best of Manchester on a self-guided, mobile-based treasure hunt
Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones
Explore popular landmarks as well as some of the city’s hidden gems
Learn interesting facts about Manchester and fun stories along the way

Full description

Embark on a self-guided treasure hunt for a fun and unique way to explore Manchester. Receive messages to a phone from Captain Bess, a snarky pirate testing out new recruits to join her ship. Travel Captain Bess's carefully designed route through the city. Follow the treasure maps to get to the right place, then try to decipher the clue. Search high and low for the answer and see hidden sights usually missed by tourists. Ask for a hint to continue the journey through the city if the clues get too tough. Begin outside Piccadilly Station and sneak along peaceful canal paths and smaller streets, passing hidden gardens and magnificent squares. Learn interesting facts and hear stories along the way about the sights along Bess's route and get a better understanding of the history of Manchester. Get ready to explore Manchester in a new way through this fun and interactive treasure hunt.

Includes

Mobile weblink-based treasure hunt

Mobile devices

Not suitable for

Children under 8 years

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

Masks are optional for this activity

Meeting point

Start your treasure hunt at Piccadilly Station. If you can’t see an email from the activity provider, Treasure Hunt Manchester, or the SMS they sent you, go to: https://treasurehuntmanchester.com/start

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Charged Smartphone

Know before you go

A ticket is required for each participant.
You will receive a weblink to open on your mobile browser. The screen layout works just like WhatsApp and is very easy to use. You don’t need to print or download anything.
The treasure hunt must be completed in daylight, as it’s impossible to find clues in the dark
The game time depends on how quickly you complete the hunt, with the average between 1½ - 2½ hours. You will cover around 2½ miles and the route is step-free.
For larger groups, multiple games (to split the group) can be played 5 minutes apart.

Manchester: Self-Guided City Sightseeing Treasure Hunt

Manchester: Self-Guided City Sightseeing Treasure Hunt

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