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Step Into the Story: Why Adults Are Loving Self-Guided City Tour Mysteries


What is everyone doing on weekends lately?

Solving mysteries, following treasure hunt clues, and turning their chosen UK city into a giant outdoor escape room.

Yes that’s right, adults all across the UK have gone treasure hunt mad, and it’s all thanks to Mystery Guides.

Boring Walking City Tours Are A Thing Of The Past

Forget the usual group city tours or same-old city outings. 

Mystery Guides are next-level self-guided city tour adventures. Mystery Guides perfectly blend history, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unforgettable experience. 

Whether you are thinking of exploring your hometown or visiting somewhere completely new, this is how adults all over the UK are rediscovering the joy of play - and turning a regular walk around a city into something way more exciting!

Mystery Guides: Here’s How They Work:

You pick up your Mystery Guide treasure hunt from our online shop (delivered with free express shipping, of course). Each Mystery Guide is beautifully illustrated and packed with cryptic treasure hunt clues, fascinating historical secrets, and a mysterious story that unfolds as you explore the city, at your own pace. 

All you need is a pen, a sharp mind, and a sense of adventure!

No bookings. No tour guides. No time pressure. Just you, your team, and a thrilling mystery to crack.

Which Mystery Guide Will You Pick?

Whether you’re solving the fate of the Golden Hind’s lost bell in Exeter, hunting down a missing masterpiece in Cardiff, or chasing a lost hit single in Liverpool - each and every Mystery Guide is a totally unique experience. 

It’s part city tour, part puzzle book, and part immersive story that puts you right in the middle of the action.

So, why are adults loving it?

It’s social without being awkward. Whether it’s a date, friends catch-up, or family outing, solving treasure hunt clues together is a great icebreaker, and way more fun than just going to a café for a coffee.

It’s screen-free escapism. No apps, no notifications, just real-world fun and a chance to unplug for a couple of hours.

It makes you see a city differently. You’ll notice tiny details, local legends, and secret spots you’d normally miss. It’s like Google Maps meets Sherlock Holmes.

The “wow moment” at the end. Every treasure hunt finishes with a clever, story-driven twist that ties everything together. It’s seriously satisfying.

You’ll spot more and more adults swapping brunch for brain-teasing strolls, with teams wandering through city streets holding their guides, pointing at buildings, debating over treasure hunt clues, and celebrating when they finally crack the code.

And because there is no need to pre-book or follow a schedule, it's the perfect last-minute plan, rainy-day option, or gift idea for that friend who is impossible to buy for.

Order Your Mystery Guide Now

The time has come. It’s time to order your Mystery Guide now at mysteryguides.co.uk.

With Mystery Guides the city is your gameboard. Get ready to play!