If you’ve walked through a UK city lately, you may have noticed groups huddled over colourful books, laughing, puzzling, and dashing from one landmark to the next. 

They’re not lost. They’re on a mission. The secret? Mystery Guides.

These beautifully illustrated 40-page books are turning city tours into immersive treasure hunt adventures  and adults can’t get enough. 

Why? Because they’re the perfect mix of history, mystery, and play, all wrapped up in a treasure hunt challenge that’s as fun as it is clever.

Not Just Your Average City Tour

Forget being herded in a group from one tourist spot to the next while listening to a list of dates and boring facts. 

Mystery Guides treasure hunt let you explore at your own pace, following a gripping story that weaves through the city’s streets. Each treasure hunt  guide is themed around a unique mystery - from missing millions in Southampton to a Tudor-era theft in Winchester, a stolen golden record in Liverpool, or a legendary lost canary in Norwich.

With every treasure hunt clue you solve, you move further through the story, uncover hidden corners, and see familiar places in a completely new light.

Mystery Guides: How It Works

Your treasure hunt adventure begins with your Mystery Guide in hand. Inside, you’ll find a combination of cryptic treasure hunt  clues, rhymes, puzzles, and map-based challenges. 

The city itself becomes your playground - an outdoor escape room where landmarks, streets, and even shop signs hide the answers you’re looking for.

Each solved treasure hunt clue brings you closer to the truth, narrowing down suspects and revealing plot twists along the way. 

Just when you think you’ve cracked it, a surprise ending delivers that “wow” moment you’ll be talking about for weeks.

The Joy of Discovery for Grown-Ups

There’s something addictive about stepping into a story and playing detective in the real world. Adults are rediscovering that sense of childlike wonder - the thrill of chasing treasure hunt clues, the satisfaction of a puzzle solved, the shared laughs when you get stuck on a tricky riddle.

It’s the perfect mix of mental challenge and outdoor exploration, with enough history woven in to make you feel you’ve truly gotten to know the city. 

And because they’re self-guided city tours, you can stop for coffee, lunch, or even a cheeky pint along the way - there’s no rushing to keep up with a tour group here.

Perfect for Every Occasion

Whether you’re looking for a fun day with friends, a unique date idea, a family adventure, or a team-building experience that’s far from the boardroom, Mystery Guides treasure hunts work for every occasion. They’re also ideal gifts - available as physical booklets, gift cards, or instant e-cards for those last-minute surprises.

Mystery Guides Treasure Hunts: Available Across the UK

Ready to step into the story? Explore our full range of city mysteries in our online shop, pick your city tour adventure, and start solving treasure hunt  clues today. 

Because the city isn’t just a place to visit - it’s a mystery waiting to be solved.