Scavenger Hunts
Some cities are best explored through play.
Scavenger Hunts bring together the best clue-based, puzzle-led city adventures around the world — playful experiences that turn streets, landmarks, and neighbourhoods into interactive games.
What Is a Scavenger Hunt?
Scavenger hunts are self-guided adventures where you move through a city by solving clues, completing challenges, or uncovering hidden details along the way.
Instead of following a fixed tour or guide, you explore actively — thinking, observing, and interacting with your surroundings. Some hunts are competitive and time-based, others are relaxed and exploratory, but all are designed to make discovery feel playful.
Most modern urban scavenger hunts are app-powered or clue-led, allowing you to start when you want, pause for breaks, and play at your own pace.
How to Use Scavenger Hunts
- Choose a city you’re visiting — or your hometown
- Browse available hunts in that destination
- Select a style: puzzle-heavy, story-driven, or social play
- Play when it suits you — no schedules, no groups required
Each city page features a small, curated selection of scavenger hunts rather than an overwhelming list, making it easier to find the best experiences available.
Browse Scavenger Hunts by Destination
Select a city to discover scavenger hunts and puzzle adventures available there.
Sydney
Playful, clue-based adventures through historic precincts, waterfronts, and neighbourhood streets.
Scavenger Hunts – Sydney →
London
Puzzle-led exploration across iconic landmarks and hidden corners.
Scavenger Hunts – London →
Florence
Historic streets, cultural clues, and discovery through play.
Scavenger Hunts – Florence →
More cities are added as new hunts and providers come online.
Explore Other Ways to Play a City
Walk the City
Self-guided city walks — from story-led routes to playful walking adventures.
Explore Walk the City →
All Adventure Styles
From escape rooms and food trails to outdoor and online adventures.
Browse all adventures →
The Global Game curates scavenger hunts and adventure experiences from a range of providers.
Some hunts may be operated by partners, including CitiTrail and others.
We aim to highlight the best ways to play a city — whoever provides them.