Discover Austin’s hidden gems with an exciting scavenger hunt!

Discover Austin’s hidden gems with an exciting scavenger hunt!

  • Ages 12+

Explore Austin with a fun scavenger hunt! Follow clues to uncover the city’s iconic sites and hidden treasures.

By World City Trail

Select date and time

Thursday, May 1 · 7 - 10am CDT

Location

UT Tower

110 Inner Campus Drive Austin, TX 78705

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt through the dynamic streets of Austin! As you explore this energetic city, you’ll pass by sights like the Tejano Monument, solving clues that reveal Austin’s unique stories and cultural gems. Perfect for friends, families, or solo adventurers, this interactive hunt offers a fresh way to connect with Austin’s legendary music and art scenes. With a mobile app as your guide, you’ll follow clues, complete challenges, and make your exploration of Austin a memorable journey!

Austin scavenger hunt


  • Uncover the highlights with an interactive smartphone app. Solve location-based riddles at the exterior of each attraction on this walking tour.
  • Navigation and automatic help system with 3 levels of hints.
  • Visit 10 of the most important attractions in the city as you walk. Stop and find clues at each attraction to reveal your next destination.
  • Enjoy the challenge of using logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to finish the game.
  • Feel the thrill of completing each riddle. Start or pause the tour whenever you want. See the city at your own pace.
  • Read interesting information and facts about the city. Stop to snap pictures as you go.

Starting location: UT Tower

Ending location: Saint Mary Catholic Cathedral

You will visit:

  • UT Tower
  • George Washington Statue
  • Littlefield Fountain
  • Bullock Texas State History Museum
  • Texas Peace Officers Memorial
  • Texas Capitol
  • Texas Confederate Memorial Lawn
  • Texas African American History Memorial
  • Tejano Monument
  • Saint Mary Catholic Cathedral

What's Included

  • Self-guided walking tour with World City Trail App
  • Location based puzzles
  • Login credentials
  • Map Navigation

What's Not Included

  • Smartphone & Data
  • Entry fees

Start whenever you want between 7 AM up to 4 PM.

Take the opportunity to snap some photos as you walk between locations. Pause the game and resume anytime.

Museum admission fees: Visits to museums and other attractions do not require a ticket, as the puzzles are related to their outdoor areas. Admission is purely your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

How to start the game?

Download our World City Trail app from the Play Store or App Store. Register and redeem the tickets there to get started.

Do I have to wait for a tour guide, or can we start anytime?

This is a self-guided, app-led “outdoor escape game & scavenger hunt” that you can start anytime, with no need for reservations or a tour guide.

How long does each game take?

1.5 - 3 hours, it depends on your pace.

What to bring?

Weather-appropriate and comfortable clothing and shoes - Charged smartphone - Internet connection

Not Suitable for...

Wheelchair users - People with mobility impairments - Unaccompanied children

How can I reach customer service for further information and assistance?

Once you've purchased a ticket, we will send you your details up to one day before the event. If you have more questions, visit worldcitytrail.com/chat

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World City Trail offers interactive scavenger hunts around the world. 200.000 + explorers trusted us until now, and still counting!

Currently we offer more than 400 activities in 140 cities and 36 countries. The overall rating of our activities is 4.65 after 20.000+ reviews in different platforms and website.

All of our tours provide more than 5 languages to make sure that our app will be accessible to every explorer!

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