The 11 Best Scavenger Hunts Tours in Seattle

1.Seattle Time Travel Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7.20Our pick

A self-paced Seattle time-travel scavenger game using the Questo app, from the Elliott Bay waterfront to the International Fountain for about $7.20.

“Difficulty finding the instructions once we signed up - they were not clear, and we just kept being sent to the same page, essentially going in circles for about an hour. Customer service was great - they were prompt and helpful. That's about the only positive I have to share. When my partner went to download the trip instructions, they wanted all his information, rather than mine (I was the one who signed up/paid). He chose not to have it on his phone, because they wanted too much info. So we just used the one phone (we paid for two, which it turns out we didn't need to). The path…”

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2.Seattle Scavenger Hunt Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Smartphone-led Seattle scavenger hunt from Pike Place to the Space Needle, flexible start times, and great group value for up to 5.

“The questions were okay. I wish you could choose where you leave from. Monorail was closed so it made it very difficult and expensive to get across the city”

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3.Seattle Showdown Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Seattle Showdown is a 2-hour photo scavenger hunt with a remote host, playful challenges at classic spots, and an optional free extension.

“We had a lot of fun! We loved the variety of things we had to find and complete. The hosts were readily available to troubleshoot any problems.”

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4.Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Seattle By The Sound

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $14.99

A 90-minute Seattle scavenger hunt using a phone app, with photo challenges and 15 landmark stops from parks to Pike Place and the waterfront.

“App didn’t work. We started the hunt got to the first clue and then nothing. The app just kept buffering.”

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5.Self-Guided Seattle Scavenger Hunt: Plunging Seattle’s Depths

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13.08

Self-guided Seattle scavenger hunt with smartphone clues, photo challenges, and 10 stops from Pioneer Square to Chinatown, for about $13.

“Lot of interesting history and fun, but a little out of date and pushy on taking pictures. Minimum character limits are stupid.”

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6.Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Beautiful Views of Bellevue

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12.31

Play a 2-hour Bellevue scavenger hunt with the Let’s Roam app. Race the clock, solve clues, snap photos at four stops.

“We loved it! My kids weren't super excited about doing it, but we forced them to go. It turned out to be a wonderful adventure. We chose the perfect day. The weather was fantastic, and the walk was awesome.”

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7.Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Tacoma by Zombie Scavengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20

App-based Zombie scavenger hunt in Tacoma, $20 per group. Search for items, chat with a remote guide, and score points in about an hour.

“After a little confusion on how to access each link, it was smooth sailing. Downloading the apps should be done at home before setting out. It was cold and we did it on the fly. Bad idea. Otherwise, Easy. Affordable”

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8.Bellevue City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $10

Explore Bellevue in 2 hours with a phone-based scavenger hunt, remote chat guide, and points you can compare for $10.

“Bellevue Opera is one of those regional treasures worth supporting along with local dance companies and small theatres that put on very good performances. Check out LA TRAVIATA this coming September 26 and 27.”

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9.Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Seattle by Operation City Quest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $10

A $10 app-based scavenger hunt in downtown Seattle with photo challenges, riddles, and a remote host for help along the way.

“This was such a fun and unique experience at a great price. A nice way to spend a day downtown exploring our city. It took us (2 people) about 3 hours to complete the 2 hours of challenges (60 of them). We completed all but 3 challenges. I definitely recommend. Bring comfortable shoes. We probably walked about 6+ miles total! Really fun day!”

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10.Outstanding Olympia Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Do a remote-hosted Olympia scavenger hunt in about 2 hours, mixing flea market and family theater stops, with photo-text clues.

“This was such a fun experience! Myself and 3 teenagers explored the town and had a blast. I work right in the middle of it and never knew about many of the places we discovered today. You can make it what is fun and enjoyable for yourself. Loose structure with guidance. No rigid rules. Fun memories and destinations to go back to see more of. Definitely make sure your phone is fully charged. Thank you”

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11.Tacoma Puzzling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $34.95

Tacoma Puzzling Adventure is a smartphone scavenger hunt in Tacoma with puzzles, local trivia, and a friendly timed finish for up to 12.

“This was a fun and easy way to explore Tacoma! My family had a great time and there's a nice little coffee shop along the way (not part of the tour but if you need to pause for a snack or beverage.) As you go, you can decide which museums you're interested in visiting more.”

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