Skip to main content

York: Snickets and Stories

created by Kate
Local historian and puzzle-lover

€24,00
per group (1-5 people)
play anytime within the next 3 months

(24 customer reviews)
Did you know York has the longest city walls in all of England? Discover the secrets hiding behind them on this self-guided walk! Explore the streets and winding alleyways of York’s historic city centre including well-known landmarks and a few hidden gems. Follow in the footsteps of our local creator, Kate, on this whistlestop tour through more than 2000 years of history from the Romans to the present day. Solve fun location-based riddles along the way to unlock curious local stories and recommendations.
This playful walk across York sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and little(!) – details around you. Whether you know York or have just started exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.

  • 12 riddles.
    2-3 hours. 2.2km.

    Start at York Art Gallery
    End your experience at York Castle Museum

    Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:
    The historical Clifford’s Tower
    The majestic York Minster
    The charming Medieval Shambles

    Play 7 days a week, anytime

     

    You’ll receive an email with a link to your walk. The link to the walk is valid up to 3 months after the purchase. By tapping the play button your walk magically opens in your phone’s browser. No downloads. Super easy.

    If it rains, take a break and wait for some sunshine, you can continue where you left off, or share the email with your teammates in case you run out of battery.

    We recommend playing in a team of 1-5 people.

    Check our frequently asked questions or read our terms & conditions.

  • York: Snickets and Stories
    “Really good fun and a great way to see the city on foot”
    November 15, 2024
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Good fun”
    February 18, 2024
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Cold but fun”
    November 26, 2023
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Fun and interesting”
    October 3, 2023
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Very enjoyable and informative. Discovered lots of places and facts we didn’t know before.”
    August 3, 2023
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “An enjoyable and informative challenge- would recommend!”
    July 1, 2023
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Brilliant way to explore the city. Don’t over think the riddles!”
    June 27, 2023
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “good fun. Good puzzles”
    April 12, 2023
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Wonderful way to explore!”
    April 3, 2023
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Good day ❣️”
    January 21, 2023
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Very fun! The first 2 clues were very tricky but once you get the hang of it it was very fun!”
    January 14, 2023
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “This is was absolutely wonderful, totally recommend it.”
    December 30, 2022
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “A nice walk with some good hidden streets”
    December 30, 2022
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Great fun”
    October 21, 2021
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Exciting and fun way to see York”
    September 13, 2021
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Was very enjoyable. Great to see round the city in a different way”
    July 24, 2021
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Great fun activity”
    July 17, 2021
    York: Snickets and Stories
    “Interesting learning about locked down york”
    November 8, 2020

    • 1. Choose your game

      All our trails are created by locals. Buy the one that intrigues you the most. After the purchase, you’ll receive a link to your game via email.

      2. Ready, set, go!

      Go to the game’s starting location indicated in the email (play anytime up to 3 months from the purchase). Tap the Play button and the game will magically open in your phone’s browser!

      3. Find secrets

      With each riddle solved, new cryptic directions will take you from one hidden gem to the next. You’ll unlock local stories and recommendations on your way too!

      4. Win!

      Play for the fastest time and get listed on our leaderboard. Or, take your time and share your best adventure photo using #secretcitytrails. Both might lead to a free game!

    You may also like…