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Unlock the City: How Mystery Guides Transform Streets into Outdoor Escape Rooms!


City streets all over the UK are packed with treasure hunters.

What is everyone doing? Welcome to the city-wide craze that’s taking the UK by storm… Mystery Guides!

So, what is all the hype around Mystery Guides?

Mystery Guides aren’t your typical walking city tour. Imagine solving cryptic treasure hunt clues with your mates, exploring hidden alleyways, and chasing down royal secrets… all while turning your city into a giant outdoor escape room. That’s the power of a Mystery Guide Treasure Hunt, and it’s the group activity everyone is talking about.

Think escape room meets historical adventure. Each beautifully illustrated Mystery Guides booklet leads you through real streets, unravelling a story steeped in local legend.

Right now, cities like Exeter are buzzing with keen adventurers piecing together the fate of lost artefacts… like the final, dramatic reveal of the Golden Hind’s bell.

Mystery Guides Explained: Here’s how it works:

It’s simple. All you need to start is to grab your treasure hunt booklet - which can be ordered from the online shop here, (with free express delivery - yes, really!). There’s no need to pre-book or plan your treasure hunt months ahead. Just pick a day that’s good for you, rally your crew, and get going on the champagne of treasure hunts. Whether it's a spontaneous weekend activity with a group of friends or the ultimate gift for someone who seems to have everything, Mystery Guides are the perfect mix of fun, mystery, and exciting city exploration.

Key Highlights: 

  • Start your city tour anytime.
  •  Bring along a pen and your puzzle-solving brain.
  • Follow the map, crack the treasure hunt clues, and uncover hidden gems in the cities of the UK.
  • End the treasure hunt with a special reveal of real treasure!

One of the best parts of Mystery Guides is that It’s a totally self-guided city tour. You’re not stuck with a boring tour group or rushed through a timed escape room. 

Go at your own pace around the city, stop for a coffee (or a pint), and let the treasure hunt clues guide you through a story that’s been hiding in plain sight.

Mystery Guides Madness Has Hit The UK

It’s no wonder the UK has gone treasure hunt mad. From curious couples to competitive friend groups and families hunting for a screen-free adventure, these immersive city tours are stealing the show. And when you finally solve that last clue? Let’s just say the ending is worth the effort. Expect one epic “wow moment.”

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect date idea, a unique birthday surprise, or just something cool to do on a Saturday, Mystery Guides deliver big-time fun with a brainy twist. 

It's hands-on, highly Instagrammable, and, let's be honest, way more exciting than another Netflix binge.

Still thinking about it? Don’t wait. The treasure hunts everyone’s talking about are just a click away.

Order yours today at mysteryguides.co.uk.

Adventure guaranteed

Join the outdoor escape room revolution and unlock your city with Mystery Guides, before everyone else does.