Chicago Scavenger & Treasure Hunts
Urban adventures that bring Chicago's secrets to life
- Work together to solve fun challenges & puzzling clues Perfectly balanced & location-based.
- Guided by clues sent to your phones Messages sent to you and your team's phones.
- Explore Chicago's historic landmarks and hidden gems Our speciality, discovering and showing off amazing places!
- Discover top-rated pubs, bars and cafes - all optional Optional breaks to catch a rest along the way.
- Compete Set the fastest time and see you ranking on your end certificate. for top spot on the Chicago leaderboard
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How it works
- Choose your adventure and invite a team of 2-8 players, get competitive with multiple teams!
- Solve a trail of clues that reveal your path, sent to your phones as you hunt across the city.
- Pause at built-in break points to grab food and drinks on the way, all optional recommendations!
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Choose from over 125 top-rated experiences across 40 cities, or choose a gift balance for ultimate flexibility. We're happy to switch should your recipient wish to change!
Chicago Experiences
Each trail takes place in a different area of the city - click each tile to learn more!
Lost in the Loop
Architectural giants and secret treasures of the North Loop… more
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Chicago Chinatown Hunt
A hunt to hit all the senses… more
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Magnificent Mile
A magnificent mile at the heart of Chicago… more
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Chicago Old Town
Hunt back in time at the 'Cabbage patch'… more
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Chicago Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays Scavenger & Treasure Hunts
2 Wise Bods
Thoroughly enjoyable day from start to finish. Totally recommend for a great day out. Plenty of opportunity to stop for…
Phats and Small
Brilliant afternoon seeing places in London that we have never seen before - really well organised - would love to do i…
Team Stephanie
Great trail and fun to play against friends! Discovered some hidden gems in London that we will definitely fo back to. …
Eddie’s Adventure Tours
Great concept. We love the series and embraced the whole adventure. Saw parts of london never visited before. Hope it c…
Leannes lovelies
It was brilliant - age range in our party was 10 to 67 years old and was something for everyone! Great way to explore …
The Wilson boys
Great experience. Went with my son who loves the show and it did not disappoint. Was like a very innovative scavenger h…
Slam
Great day and great fun. Look forward to trying another version!
Bud Crew
What a fun day out in London. Saw parts we would not have know to visit. Good day out by all. Looking forward to anothe…
FamilyFeast32
I am so glad I stumbled across this experience online, whilst trying to ‘find things to do in London’ for my partners b…
The Travellers
The Travellers had Great fun! Hints were very good. Historical facts were interesting and seemed ng places for the firs…
The Awesome Foursome
I had a fantastic time with family and best friend. We enjoyed figuring out the clues and visiting parts of London we d…
The girls
Had a great day, felt like a walking escape room which was a lot of fun and got exercise in at the same time
Harry and Lauren
Amazing experience great way to see London!
The Phillips
Amazing day out , sights we have never explored before , easy to follow, interesting and thought provoking and we loved…
Not a clue
Very good and flowing. When we got to the 2nd checkpoint the pub was closed for a private function. They did eventually…
In our prime meridan
We had a brilliant time and the clues were the right mix in terms of difficulty. The guy at the first cafe was really …
Finding Cory
Excellent fun, would definitely do again if another route was made
The Golden Girls
This experience was one of the best I have ever done, our group enjoyed the way clues were received and that you had to…
Wonston Warriors
Great day out. Saw bits of London we didn’t know existed can highly recommend this experience.
Loki’s Lads
We had a great time seeing things around London we never knew existed, and learning more about the history of this grea…
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Action-packed Scavenger & Treasure Hunts in Chicago
How the Chicago days out work
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Discover Chicago's secret places
- Experience Chicago's unique places and share stories in independent pubs & cafes, curated for each Chicago Scavenger/Treasure Hunt.
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Fun challenges
- Engaging puzzles and captivating stories reveal Chicago in a new light.
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Play together or competitively
- Work as a team or compete head-to-head to set the fastest time on our Chicago leaderboard.
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Fully flexible bookings
- Alter your booking freely; change the date, time, number of people or chosen Chicago Scavenger/Treasure Hunt. Even stop and start once you've begun.
Fun activity for all groups
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Your Chicago Scavenger Hunt: Transform Chicago Into a Living Treasure Chest
Your urban odyssey starts here…
This is your chance to transform Chicago into a playground with a CityDays scavenger hunt!
Make your way around Chicago taking in secret sights, landmarks, and monuments while collecting odd pieces of trivia as you go. Solve puzzles, answer riddles and sniff out clues, all while soaking in the city’s history and having a lot of fun.
Unleash your creative and curious mind as you delve into a scavenger hunt in Chicago that takes you beyond the obvious and into the unnoticed with CityDays!
Chicago Scavenger Hunt IL: The Ideal Bachelor, Bachelorette, Birthday or Corporate Team-Building Activity in Chicago
Want to wow your bridal party with a bachelorette party scavenger hunt in Chicago? Or are you looking for a new way to celebrate the holiday season?
Whatever your big plans are, we have a Chicago scavenger hunt that will surprise and delight you and your guests.
People young and old have enjoyed our trails over the past six years all over the world, and we’re proud to say that our numbers are still growing in size. Kids, adults, friends, families and coworkers have allowed us to uncover their city for them.
Now it’s your turn!
Team-Building Scavenger Hunts in Chicago
Throw away the corporate rulebook for team-building activities and unleash your coworkers on their city!
Our team-building scavenger hunts in Chicago have been designed to boost your team bonds, heat up their competitive sides and teach them a thing or two about their own backyards.
Pick from either a premade route or have a bespoke trail made especially for your business.
Need to start or finish at a particular venue? No problem!
Want to throw in a surprise along the way? Just let us know what your requirements are.
We love challenges!
The Best Urban Scavenger Hunt in Chicago
Get to know Chicago like it’s never been done before by turning the city into a real, live action board game.
Move around the landmarks, weave between historical monuments and collect facts as you go.
No tour guide, no waiting around, no hassle. That’s part of what makes CityDays’ Chicago treasure hunts the best in the city.
Our Chicago self-guided scavenger hunts are decided to let you take charge.
This means that you can walk at your own pace, take breaks whenever it’s convenient for you, and play with whoever you want!
All you need is a smartphone, comfortable walking shoes and a great bunch of people.
Here’s how it works.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Our business relies on appreciating the beauty and intrigue of urban environments, so the last thing we want to do is leave trash lying around.
We don’t support littering, so we haven’t left any physical objects anywhere for you to find. Instead, we’ve made use of existing buildings, curious city quirks, sculptures, pieces of street art and even street furniture as clues.
The only stuff you’ll leave our Chicago scavenger hunts with are fond memories, plenty of knowledge and potentially a place at the top of our leaderboard.
Oh, and plenty of photos too - don’t forget to send them in to us, we love seeing them and we might even reward you for your efforts…
Available Trails and Chicago Treasure Hunts
Interested in finding out more about the kinds of self-guided treasure hunts in Chicago we provide? Here’s where you get a tiny sneak peek into where you can find your next adventure…
Lost in The Loop
Dive into the architectural splendor and artistic allure of Chicago's North Loop with a puzzle-filled adventure that melds the excitement of an escape room with the discovery of a walking tour.
Ideal for groups of friends, families, or colleagues, this game takes you through the area's historic highlights and lesser-known spots, enlivened with challenges, puzzles, and intriguing facts.
Explore how Chicago evolved from a simple farm to a bustling city housing one of Picasso's most unusual sculptures. Key sights include the Tribune Tower, Plaza of the Americas, Herald Square, the city's oldest skyscraper, and a location rumored to have housed a speakeasy owned by Al Capone.
With a mix of puzzles, challenges, stops at excellent pubs and cafes, and unexpected discoveries, this interactive exploration of the North Loop is a fantastic way for both locals and newcomers to uncover the strange and hidden secrets of Chicago, right in plain sight.
