Outdoor Things to Do in York, UK

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

4.517 reviews in York, UKTrusted by 1M+ explorersSelf-guided · no booking · play offline

How it works

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Pick a Quest

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Get the App

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Start & Play

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What people have to say about quests in York, UK?

4.5

Based on 17+ Local Reviews

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Kimberley Bennett

Ghosts of York - The UK's Most Haunted City

some of the directions are not great. like saying if the pub is behind you then to the right is a lane. but if you have the black swan behind you and looking across the Rd the lane is on the left. other than that all was great. well worth the money x

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holley

Ghosts of York - The UK's Most Haunted City

awesome walk around the city some great pubs along the way! enjoyed it

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sue

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in York, UK

enjoyable compact walk around York centre

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Ways to explore York, UK with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real York, UK landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

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As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

See York, UK walking tours

For a spooky twist

Prefer chills over clues? Some York, UK quests lean into haunted history and dark legends after dusk.

See York, UK ghost tours

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in York, UK work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in York, UK, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in York, UK?
Questo currently offers 2 self-guided walking tours in York, UK. Prices start from £3.5 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in York, UK in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring York, UK at your own pace.

Walk through York with Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow clues along the medieval city walls, through the Shambles, and past the towering York Minster. Two thousand years of history in one of England's most walkable cities, explore at your own pace.

About York, UK

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