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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Gift an experience
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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Magnificent Mile
A magnificent mile at the heart of Chicago… more
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Chicago Chinatown Hunt
A hunt to hit all the senses… 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
Kiscons
Whole thing was amazing - we thoroughly enjoyed it - some clues were tough but we managed to crack them - definitely lo…
Team Starlight.
We had a great time following the clues and exploring London! Thanks very much, we’d thoroughly recommend it 👍
estrogen hunters
honestly we had a blast and this has quickly become my favourite outing in sydney im so fr, my friend and i are obsesse…
The Kayakers
Great trail, lots of fun, and learned something too!
THE GAYS
It was great! Helped us appreciate our city with all the nooks and crannies and alleyways. We really enjoyed the walk f…
Half 10
Fantastic day learning more about our home city and the rain actually made it more enjoyable with plenty of laughs
Detectives PeekAtChu
Fun day out exploring g the city!
ZweiMausensundOtto
Nice, it was so much fun. We would absolutely do it again.
AussieDane
We loved the day, but we flagged a bit as it got hotter and the day wore on (we did do a bit of shopping in there, so …
Birthday Puzzlers
Well considered clues that weren't too difficult but still challenging - with smatterings of humour.Introduced to new i…
Misfits
OMG! What a brilliant day. We saw parts of London we hadn't seen and learnt information about Jack the Ripper we didn't…
Team PR
We live close to London so are regular visitors. With our children we wanted something different as we had done most th…
Nat&Shell
We’ve completed the 2 Melbourne trails this week! New addiction and cannot wait for the next releases around Melbourne
hot toddies
The scavenger hunt was quite fun, encouraging us to take note of buildings and monuments with new eyes and learn fun fa…
Massive Hunt
Great way to explore Oxford without following a conventional walking tour. Made it more engaging for us and a great way…
MATTHEWS
We had a fantastic few hours being guided around Harrogate. There were a couple of tricky clues and remarkably satisfyi…
The new year 8
We had the best time. Got to see some beautiful places around Kensington we’d never have seen if we hadn’t booked this …
The Howards
Great trail . Explored loads of the city we have never seen before. Took us 3 or 4 hours with the breaks and we all enj…
Keam Team
Brilliant fun!! As a Londoner, I thought I knew most things but I certainly learnt a lot more!!
M&M
Great, adventure of the City.
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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
Ready? Book your Scavenger/Treasure Hunt today
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.
