Scavenger hunt ideas

A scavenger hunt is a city-wide quest where your group snaps photos, answers questions and visits hidden spots along the way. Here you will find ready-made experiences and standalone challenges for any kind of outing.

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Oslo finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Oslo spot (a fjord view, a snowy park, a wooden waterfront) and take an amazing group photo.

Scavenger hunt Oslo
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100 pts
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Oslo kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Oslo backdrop (a wooden harbor warehouse, a fjord glimpse, a Munch-style mural) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Nordic explorer pose.

Scavenger hunt Oslo
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Otago Peninsula nod

Larnach Castle is the only castle in New Zealand, sitting on the Otago Peninsula. If you can drive out, take a group photo at the castle. Otherwise find any Otago Peninsula or albatross-themed shop or sign and take a team photo with it.

Scavenger hunt Dunedin
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Palace of Culture forced perspective

In front of the Palace of Culture: take a forced-perspective photo where someone in the team is "holding" or "balancing" the entire skyscraper on their fingertip.

Scavenger hunt Warsaw
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Palm tree triangle

Miami without palm trees is just Florida swamp. Find a row of tall palms and take a group photo where everyone points up at the canopy. The taller and more swaying, the better.

Scavenger hunt Miami
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Pania of the Reef pose

On Marine Parade stands the small bronze of Pania of the Reef, a Maori legendary figure who is to Napier what the Little Mermaid is to Copenhagen. Find Pania and take a respectful group photo with the team posed alongside.

Scavenger hunt Napier
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Pantheon oculus look-up

Step inside the Pantheon (free entry usually) and take a photo of the team looking straight up through the famous oculus opening.

Scavenger hunt Rome
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Paris finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Paris spot and take an amazing group photo. À Paris!

Scavenger hunt Paris
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100 pts
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Paris kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Paris backdrop (a sidewalk cafe, a metro entrance, a Haussmann balcony) and take a group photo with everyone striking their best Parisian pout.

Scavenger hunt Paris
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Parliament Gothic pose

In front of the Parliament: take a group photo where everyone gazes up at the spires in mock awe, hands shading eyes.

Scavenger hunt Budapest
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250 pts
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Parthenon awe pose

In front of (or below) the Parthenon: take a group photo where everyone gazes up at the columns in mock awe, hands shading eyes from the sun.

Scavenger hunt Athens
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250 pts
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Pasteis de Belém moment

Visit the famous Pasteis de Belém bakery near the tower (or any pastel de nata spot). Take a photo of the whole team eating a pastel de nata, dusted with cinnamon.

Scavenger hunt Lisbon
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Pastel de nata moment

Find a bakery and order pasteis de nata for the team. Take a photo with everyone biting into one at the same time. Cinnamon optional.

Scavenger hunt Porto
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Pastel facade pose

Ocean Drive is lined with pastel Art Deco hotels in pink, mint, yellow and turquoise. Find a stretch of pastel facades and take a group photo where everyone tries to colour-match an outfit detail to the building behind them.

Scavenger hunt Miami
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Pastel parade shot

New Regent Street's pastel Spanish Mission facades have survived since 1932. Line the team up across the pedestrian street with the colourful facades behind everyone, and take a group photo.

Scavenger hunt Christchurch
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Pastel Row formation

Line the team up across the street from Rainbow Row and take a group photo where everyone matches the colour of the house behind them (or holds something the same colour). Bonus points if you can match the pastel order.

Scavenger hunt Charleston
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Paul Revere ride pose

Paul Revere's midnight ride is part of Boston legend. Find a horse statue (Paul Revere's on the Freedom Trail works, or any horse-themed sign) and take a group photo where one team member acts out the ride and the rest react with shock.

Scavenger hunt Boston
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Peabody duck march

Five North American mallard ducks march from the rooftop to the lobby fountain at 11 a.m. and back at 5 p.m. Get a spot near the red carpet, take a group photo with the ducks waddling past (or by the fountain afterward if you missed the march).

Scavenger hunt Memphis
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Peacock Fountain pose

The Peacock Fountain in the Botanic Gardens is a hand-painted cast-iron fountain restored to its original colours. Find the fountain and take a group photo with the bright reds, blues and greens behind the team.

Scavenger hunt Christchurch
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Peameal bacon group bite

The peameal bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery is a Toronto classic. Order one (or split a few) and take a group photo with everyone biting in at the same time.

Scavenger hunt Toronto
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Pearl brick tower portrait

The Pearl Brewery's original red-brick tower still stands at the centre of the district. Find a flattering angle and take a group photo with the historic tower behind you.

Scavenger hunt San Antonio
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200 pts
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Pearl food hall shot

The Bottling Department food hall at the Pearl rotates a dozen vendors. Pick a dish (Maybelle's donuts, Carnitas Lonja, Tenko Ramen) and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.

Scavenger hunt San Antonio
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200 pts
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Pearl Street busker pose

The Pearl Street Mall is famous for its street performers, flowerbeds and the kid-magnet climbing rocks. Take a group photo with a busker, a flower planter or the rocks behind your team.

Scavenger hunt Boulder
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Philadelphia finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Philly spot and take an amazing closing group photo. Cheers from the City of Brotherly Love!

Scavenger hunt Philadelphia
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