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A Fatal Feud - An Immersive Treasure Hunt Murder Mystery - The Secret City
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A Fatal Feud - An Immersive Treasure Hunt Murder Mystery - The Secret City
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4 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Puzzle fans need look no further than this immersive York treasure hunt murder mystery, set in 1491, that’s sent to your phone (over the Telegram app) as a series of riddles. Discover classic sights and quirky delights as you unravel each cryptic clue, unlock the path to the next location—and bring the criminal to justice. You’ll cover around 2.5 miles (4 kilometers), with two optional pub breaks en route.
- Solve riddles and decode clues for a murder mystery set in York in 1491
- Explore independently, following the clues on your phone
- No cumbersome apps to download—works on Telegram (similar to WhatsApp)
- Leaderboard lets you work as a team or compete against friends and family
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What's Included
A trail of riddles sent to your phone; solve each clue to unlock the path,...
Sent via Telegram smartphone app. Free to download & install. Available on all App Stores.
Departure & Return
Clifford's Tower, York , Tower St, York YO1 9SA, UK
This activity will end right where it started.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!
Telegram App (Recommended)
11/13/2019 - 7/23/2023
| Monday - Sunday: | 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
Whatsapp (Recommended)
12/23/2019 - 7/23/2023
| Monday - Sunday: | 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- OPERATED BY The Secret City
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
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Good idea needs better execution especially for price
Kurt_B
, Jun 2022
Started ok used lots of attempts lost with correct answers because we used full title names enjoyed for first 5 or so clues in the smaller streets out the way but by the time we got so far it just got a little boring to be honest so didn’t even end up finishing it unfortunately … brilliant idea but definitely felt something was missing… bit too expensive for what it was
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Hi Kurt! Sorry to hear you had issues entering some of the answers, I appreciate that can get a bit disheartening and maybe this led to the overall experience you had. We have a full money back guarantee so please just let us know and we'd be happy to refund you if you'd like.
Kind regards,
Tom
Great fun had by all
Danielle_M
, May 2022
Sharing the experience with my family. It took you to parts of York you possibly wouldn’t have seen otherwise and figuring the clues out was great fun. Highly recommended
Amazing experience
Louise_S
, Apr 2022
It was an amazing way of getting to know the city. Even the boys 13 and 10 loves solving the clues 🕵️♀️ thank you! A great experience and we will definitely be doing this again
Great way to spend the afternoon
Karen_K
, Apr 2022
We had a great time doing the trail and good way to see York and visit a few pubs on the way. Some of the clues were a bit cryptic but we got there in the end!
Awesome fun morning for the whole family!
Susana_D
, Apr 2022
We had such a fun time working out all the clues and taking in the sights, especially those places we would otherwise not have seen because we wouldn't have known about them!
The first clue was slightly more difficult, especially as we didn't know what R and+ meant, but after we clocked it, the remaining clues were relatively easy and fun to decipher. We didn't feel rushed and really enjoyed the whole morning, would highly recommend!
Response from Host , Apr 2022
Amazing way to see historic details hidden in plain sight!
Nicola_F
, Mar 2022
Lovely way to see a city we’ve visited many times before! We walked 22,000 steps around York yesterday, breaking up the murder mystery with regular breaks, and loved every moment. This is a terrific tour that takes you off the beaten path, and highlights beautiful architecture and fantastic historic details hidden in plain sight that we would otherwise have missed. Brilliant way to spend a day meandering around York.
Fun off the beaten track
Patricia_M
, Feb 2022
It was good fun, but the weather was shocking 😂 we got very wet. The coffee shop was lovely and we got a bit lost. Did a bit of shopping along the way and had fun!
Getting to know York in a fun way!
Leon_W
, Feb 2022
We had never been to York before and it really helped us to get situated and familiar in the city in a really creative and fun way. Thanks so much!
Fun
Natalie_S
, Jan 2022
Really fun way of exploring the city, the clues were cryptic but not to hard, could get a hint when we were stuck. Enjoyed the two pub breaks. Would recommend
We want to do this in all cities!!
Eve_T
, Jan 2022
We got to see streets of York that we would never have seen without the experience. The riddles were really fun to try and decipher, very cleverly thought up!
We would have enjoyed having a few more pub stops if we were to do it again
Highly reccomended
Anna_M
, Jan 2022
It was excellent we both really enjoyed it. Its a great way to explore and absolutely reccomend it for anyone vacating here.
New sights
zoe_k
, Nov 2021
Getting to explore parts of the city we have't seen before and the atmosphere were amazing experiences
Great fun for the whole family
Staci_L
, Oct 2021
We had a bit of trouble getting in contact when we couldn’t get the tour started. But once we did. Omg. My teen daughters had an absolute blast! We had to make them slow down and share with mom and dad! Great way to spend time seeing the city. Clues were so fun. We wish they had these in more cities!!
Excellent and Enjoyable 3 hours. Saw places and things i haven't see before.
Yvonne_K
, Oct 2021
Good experience
Julie_P
, Sep 2021
Too intense
Sharon_G
, Jul 2021
A bit too intense for us. The language used is that of the time it is set in. Plus you get hints but no chance of just skipping and given the answer.
Response from Host , Jul 2021
Hi Sharon, Thanks for reaching out, i'm sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the style the route was written in. We trying and make the trail more immersive and allow teams to get into the period that the route was set in!
We have a 100% money back guarantee, please get in touch and we'll be happy to assist you.
Kind regards,
Tom
Birthday fun
Patricia_K
, Jul 2021
Enjoyed seeing Al the areas of York you would never normally see,and taking on board some histoy on the way.
Family fell
James_F
, May 2021
It was a very informative adventure add a really great time doing it and you got to see York in more ways that you could imagine
Great customer service
Judith_w
, Oct 2020
Great customer service we weren't 100 percent satisfied with the walk and they have very kindly given us a refund. They really care about your experience
Response from Host , Oct 2020
Hi Judith,
We're really happy to hear that we managed to help you out. All our trails are covered with a 100% money back guarantee - if you go on a trail and don't enjoy it, just let us know and you'll get a full refund! We're adding in more historical info to some of our trails, so we'd love to have you back sometime in the future.
Thanks again,
Tom & TheSecret.city Team
Hard work without finding any knowledge about York
Judith_w
, Oct 2020
We have done one before and it gave us history knowledge at each point,where this doesn't and the clues are really hard work. I would not recommend.
Response from Host , Oct 2020
Hi Judith, I'm really sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the trail. This trail is intended as a puzzle game with a historical murder mystery built in. The aim is to provide an entertaining day whilst seeing areas of York you wouldn't usually and learn something at the same time. We try to incorporate historical facts within the where possible. We have a 100% money back guarantee, so if you haven't had a great time doing the trail, we'll refund you in full.
Kind regards, Tom
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