Top 11 Amazing London Treasure Hunts & Scavenger Hunts
Urban adventures bringing the secrets of London 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 London'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 London leaderboard










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Next Steps
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- 1. Select your game, pick a trail of your choice and receive your welcome email.
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- 2. Rally your team and enter a team name and phone number(s) into the system.
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- 3. Receive your welcome text, then head to the start location on a day and time of your choice.
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- 4. Text START to receive the first in a series of cryptic directions. Solve the puzzles to unravel your mystery.
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- 5. Discover unique places, the secret and hidden of your city - and great independant pubs/cafes!
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London Experiences
Each trail takes place in a different area of the city - click each tile to learn more!

Secrets of the Squares
Drink with Dickens then journey to the heart of Soho… more

- Story
A Rift In Time
A ghost of Victorian London, will they be saved or scorned, you decide!… more

- Story
Humanity's Last
How far are you willing to go to survive… more

- Food Included
East End Mystery Picnic
Unlock a picnic of delicious treats… more

A Forbidden Fayre
Mayfair, more than a Monopoly square… more

Greenwich Guile
Glorious gardens, fantastic cityscapes and the origins of time itself… more

All Gone South
The underbelly of medieval London… more

Search For Shoreditch
Puzzling towards painted streets… more

Mysterious Mews
Twist through Kensington's hidden gardens and cobbled backstreets… more

- Murder Mystery
Return of Jack the Ripper
A body has been found in Whitechapel. Has he returned… more

The City
From London to Londinium, back to where it all began… more
Action-packed Treasure Hunts & Scavenger Hunts in London
How the London days out work
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Discover London's secret places
- Experience London's unique places and share stories in independent pubs & cafes, curated for each London Treasure Hunt / Scavenger Hunt.
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Fun challenges
- Engaging puzzles and captivating stories reveal London 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 London leaderboard.
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Fully flexible bookings
- Alter your booking freely; change the date, time, number of people or chosen London Treasure Hunt / Scavenger Hunt. Even stop and start once you've begun.
What is a Treasure Hunt?

Simply put, a treasure hunt is a more exciting and fun way of exploring your surroundings.
Instead of just telling you where to go, our London treasure hunts get you outside, interacting with the city, and above all else, having a great time! After all, the likes of Jim Hawkins, Miss Marple, and Sherlock would never have had their adventures committed to paper had it not been for their wit and guile.
So in order to get from A to B, and from B to C,D,E and all the way to Z, you’ll have to unlock clues by correctly solving puzzles and riddles. Don’t worry if that sounds daunting: you can choose to use relaxed clues if you’re not up for a battle of wits.
We pride ourselves on creating treasure hunts and scavenger hunts that locals and visitors will love. As we’ve grown, so has our selection of trails: you’ll find CityDays treasure hunts, murder mysteries, outdoor escape room games and self-guided walking tours all over the world.
Ready to commence play? Book your tickets now and get hunting!
Holding off until you’re sure everyone can make it? Don’t worry! Our London treasure hunts are fully flexible, so you can decide when you play, take a break, or even pick the game back up where you left off.

Your London Treasure Hunt: A Ticket To The Unknown
London is possibly the world’s worst kept secret. A living, breathing, shimmering and sometimes salacious vault with no password, no guards (not anymore, anyway), and with all of its cards held in plain view.
Except…there’s more. Even the secrets have secrets. And those secrets are the gateway to a deeper exploration of London. That’s where we come in.
CityDays have been crafting treasure hunts in London for over 5 years that take you beyond the tourist traps, into the unknown and on a journey around some of London’s most interesting, bizarre and hidden places.
We wrap them up neatly into a London treasure hunt for you, each focusing on a different area of the city–but there’s a catch. It’s up to you and your team to unlock the hidden gems, secret sites and historic hotspots, one riddle, challenge and puzzle at a time.
All you need is a phone, some comfortable walking shoes and a good bunch of people to share your adventure with (and to help you work out the clues!), and we’ll do the rest.
Where To Do Your London Treasure Hunt
Where you want to explore on your London treasure hunt is entirely up to you, but we can help you figure it out if you’re a bit lost.
The good news is, all of our treasure hunts in London include optional breaks in pubs and/or cafés along the way, so there’s plenty of time for adventure and relaxing. But that’s where the similarities end, we’re afraid.
All of our London scavenger hunts are hand-crafted: we ransack the maps, brush up on our knowledge, scour the streets and write every single clue, challenge and puzzle ourselves.
Because we’ve been around for so long, we’ve had plenty of time to home in on unique London boroughs and unearth their secrets. The result is we have routes covering Central London, Kensington, Mayfair, Greenwich, Soho and Shoreditch - so there's lots of London treasure hunts to choose from.

If location isn’t a priority for you, we’ve broken down our London treasure hunt trails into handy categories to help you decide what kind of treasure hunt you’re after. Here’s how we sort them:

Classic: Our original London treasure hunt, where history comes alive as you explore the city's hidden gems. Along the way, you'll discover fascinating stories, enjoy plenty of laughs, and find recommendations for the best pubs, cafés, and bars to unwind in.
Picnic: Combine your love of adventure with gourmet delights on these treasure hunts. As you solve puzzles and uncover local history, you'll make delicious pit stops at local foodie spots, collecting sweet and savoury treats to enjoy throughout your journey (or at the end, if you can bear to wait).
Story: Dive into a London treasure hunt with a twist! Experience a captivating fictional narrative woven with real-life facts as you explore the city. These themed adventures bring characters to life, revealing London’s secrets in a fun, engaging, and sometimes cryptic way.
Corporate Treasure Hunts in London
Looking for team building activities in London that involve some treasure hunting? We want to hear from you!
We’ve provided hundreds of teams with great office days out, and there’s a gap in our schedule with your business’ name on it. Choose from any classic trail, including our picnic and story options, or if you really want to impress your colleagues, you could even go bespoke…
Bespoke: A fully bespoke, handmade trail designed by us in collaboration with you. We’ll start and finish the trail wherever you’d like, and we’ll make sure the route reflects your company values, interests and special requests. Please Note: These are for corporate groups only.
Who are Our Treasure Hunts For?

In short? Everybody. But, we would say that, wouldn’t we?
Well, it’s true. Curious minds and adventurous spirits are encapsulated in a whole variety of shapes and sizes, and age isn’t something that puts true explorers off, either.
Our London treasure hunts have been enjoyed by a massive range of people, including (but not limited to): tourists, locals, families, couples, mega corporations, friendly local businesses, dog-owners, cat staff, brides-to-be, spirited stags, university students, film buffs, charity organisations, teachers, nurses and everyone in between.
Seriously, we even had someone propose on a route, once.

If you have any questions about accessibility for individual London treasure hunt routes, please reach out to us.
London Treasure Hunts Near You

Central London Treasure Hunts
The beating heart of the city and a great place to start your London treasure hunt.
Secrets of the Squares is a route for anybody who wants to discover the hidden stories and iconic sights of Soho and Covent Garden. Starting from Piccadilly Circus, you’ll meander your way to Nelson's Column, passing legendary spots such as Cecil Court and Goodwin's Court - one of the main inspirations for Harry Potter's Diagon Alley!
As a bonus, you’ll also discover which London pub Mozart preferred to patronise…
The City is our London scavenger hunt that takes you around the original Square Mile. You’ll start at the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral and head east, with a quick detour to Leadenhall Market, home to the Leaky cauldron pub and a magical resident - a Victorian goose named Tom.
You’ll also discover the absolute gem that is St Dunstan-in-the-East, a quiet oasis of 900 year old church ruins bombed during the blitz of WWII, and step back in time to Roman London and do as the Romans did, touch the London Wall that helped hold back the great fire of London as it spread from Pudding Lane.

London Treasure Hunts in Mayfair
If you fancy something fancier, try a treasure hunt in London's deluxe district of Mayfair.
A Forbidden Fayre takes you on an odyssey through London’s swanky streets, where you’ll visit the covered Burlington Arcade, which once had its own private militia to protect vendors.
You’ll also discover Brown Hart Gardens, a tucked away sanctuary belonging to the Grosvenor Estate - but beware, there are rules stating you can't practise gymnastics there!

Shoreditch and East London Treasure Hunts
In the mood for a London treasure hunt that takes you out of the ordinary? Head over to Shoreditch and East London.
Search for Shoreditch is a scavenger hunt that takes in everything from local lore to ghosts that inspired Charles Dickens, an original Banksy artwork and even the birthplace of fish and chips.
You’ll visit Bunhill Fields, a cemetery that houses almost sixty nine thousand Londoners who perished in the plague, as well as Shoreditch High Street where you’ll uncover its dramatic history and iconic street art. The route also passes close to the Barbican, brutalist architecture with an amazing conservatory and courtyard green space.

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London Treasure Hunt / Scavenger Hunt Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays Treasure Hunts & Scavenger Hunts

Gary’s Adidas Shirt
Best way to explore a new city, able to see and do things we wouldn’t have spotted on our own. 10/10 would absolutely r…

Team GB
We absolutely loved it and we won!! Woohoo! 🎉 one of the best experiences of its kind in London.

Who is Lisa ?
Great fun!! Clues were challenging but we saw parts of London we hadn’t seen before.

Miso Hungry, Miso Lost
Absolutely fantastic experience that took us along some beautiful parts of London that we had not previously seen. We t…

Fernandes
Absolutely amazing day out so much fun we did this for my boyfriends 20th birthday and highly recommend if your looking…

The Lesters
A perfect way to spend a family day out and celebrate Mum's birthday. Good for all ages and dogs!

Four Amigos
Brilliant day! Our team chose the cheaper options which I think made it more challenging and fun. It was very well plan…

Jameville
Great experience & so well organised. We saw parts of London we'd not seen before and some we'd seen lots of times. The…

Henry’s Heroes
We had the most amazing day - what a fantastic race! Thank you very much indeed

The picnic detectives
Fab afternoon was had doing the East End foodie hunt. Great concept, easy to follow, excellent clues and loved reading…

The Armitage Gang
Great experience! Saw aspects of London we hadn’t seen before. Great fun and brilliant thing to do as a group- would re…

The Coops
Such a great day out!

The Chathams
Such a fun adventure! Loved following the clues around parts of London we’ve never seen before

Team Evans
Brilliant experience, the whole family loved it and we saw areas of London that were new to us all. We will definitely …

The Green Team
Had a brilliant day…absolutely loved it!

Are We There Yet?
An amazing method to discover London. The hints provided for each leg encouraged logical thinking and helped us learn t…

T'ree Amigos
A great fun adventure and fantastic opportunity to see hidden gems in the city. Can highly recommend this experience.

Dizzy’s dream team
Had a fantastic fun filled day, living out a version of Race across the World. Lots of places and things you wouldn’t n…

Checkpoint Chasers
We had a great day yesterday! Saw parts of London that were beautiful and never knew were there! Would definately recom…

Andreea&Nesh
Amazing race, we enjoyed every moment of it. Sometimes easy clues, sometimes made you put your brain to work but nothin…
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