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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Po' boy share

A po' boy is the New Orleans sandwich (shrimp, oyster or roast beef on French bread). Find one at any deli, share it with the team and take a photo of the first bite.

Scavenger hunt New Orleans
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Pohutu geyser pose

The Pohutu geyser is the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere, erupting up to twenty times a day. Find the viewing platform, time your visit for an eruption and take a group photo with the geyser steaming behind everyone.

Scavenger hunt Rotorua
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Polynesian Spa nod

The Polynesian Spa on the lakefront is one of the best thermal-pool complexes in the country. Photograph the entrance, or if the team has time, slip in for a soak and take a group photo poolside.

Scavenger hunt Rotorua
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Pommes frites moment

Find a friterie or chip shop (Brussels has dozens). Order frites with mayo and take a group photo of the cones in everyone's hands.

Scavenger hunt Brussels
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Ponce City rooftop carnival

The Roof at Ponce City Market is a rooftop with mini-golf, a skyline view and a midway. Order a drink, play a round of skee-ball and take a group photo with the Atlanta skyline behind the team.

Scavenger hunt Atlanta
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Ponte Vecchio jewelry pose

On the Ponte Vecchio (lined with goldsmith shops): take a group photo with everyone admiring an imaginary or real piece of jewelry through a shop window.

Scavenger hunt Florence
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Port wine cellar toast

Cross to Vila Nova de Gaia and find any of the port wine houses (Sandeman, Taylor's, Graham's). Take a group toast photo with port glasses raised. Underage members hold sparkling water.

Scavenger hunt Porto
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Portal artisan portrait

Under the long portal of the Palace of the Governors, Pueblo and Navajo artisans sell handmade silver, turquoise and pottery directly to visitors. Ask permission and take a respectful photo of an artisan's display (or buy a small piece).

Scavenger hunt Santa Fe
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Portland finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Portland spot and take an amazing closing group photo. Cheers from PDX!

Scavenger hunt Portland
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Portland kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Portland backdrop (a vintage neon sign, a coffee cart, a moss-covered wall, a flannel shirt on a stranger) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.

Scavenger hunt Portland
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Portland's living room shot

On Pioneer Courthouse Square: take a group photo where the team is spread across the brick amphitheatre, each person standing on a different step, like Portlandia's living room.

Scavenger hunt Portland
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Porto finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Porto spot and take an amazing closing group photo. Saúde!

Scavenger hunt Porto
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Porto kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Porto backdrop (a blue azulejo tile wall, a cobblestone street, a colourful Ribeira facade) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.

Scavenger hunt Porto
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Pose with a star

Find your favourite celebrity star on the Walk of Fame and take a photo where each team member poses with a different name. Bonus points if you can act out something the celebrity is famous for.

Scavenger hunt Los Angeles
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Postcard canal shot

At Rozenhoedkaai: take the classic Bruges postcard shot, the team in the foreground with the canal, the Belfry and the brick towers behind. Be patient, the spot is busy but the angle is unbeatable.

Scavenger hunt Bruges
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Powell's color room photo

Inside Powell's: the rooms are named by colours (Blue, Red, Gold, Rose). Find one and take a group photo where each person holds a book matching the colour of the room.

Scavenger hunt Portland
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Prague finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Prague spot (a bridge, a hilltop, a baroque corner) and take an amazing group photo.

Scavenger hunt Prague
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Prague kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Prague backdrop (a tram, a Gothic spire, a beer hall) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Bohemian pose.

Scavenger hunt Prague
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Pralines for the team

Pop into River Street Sweets or Savannah's Candy Kitchen, watch a praline maker pour fresh pralines and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.

Scavenger hunt Savannah
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Presidential wave

You may not get inside, but you can wave from outside the gates. Take a group photo waving at the White House as if the President can see you, with the building clearly in shot.

Scavenger hunt Washington D.C.
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Pretzel moment

Find a real Bavarian pretzel (Brezel). Take a group photo where everyone bites into one at the same time.

Scavenger hunt Munich
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Primanti Bros classic

The original Primanti Bros on 18th Street invented the Pittsburgh sandwich: meat, slaw and fries piled inside the bread. Order one to share and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.

Scavenger hunt Pittsburgh
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Pritchard Park gathering

Pritchard Park is the heart of downtown Asheville and the site of the famous Friday-night drum circle. Whatever day you are there, find the park and take a group photo with everyone striking a drumming pose.

Scavenger hunt Asheville
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Providence cannoli challenge

Federal Hill is famous for its Italian bakeries. Buy a cannoli or a pastry at a salumeria or bakery and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.

Scavenger hunt Providence
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