Austin Scavenger Hunt: Remote Live Host & Hidden Gems

Solve clues and uncover Austin's hidden corners while a live host cheers you on by phone.

An Austin scavenger hunt led by a live remote host who guides you through the city via phone and text. You walk or drive between carefully chosen checkpoints, solve creative clues, accept wacky challenges, and photograph your progress as you compete for leaderboard standing. The hunt lasts around two hours, alternates between indoors and outdoors, and works for families, dogs, corporate groups, and friend trips alike.

The experience

You start at a scenic local spot and receive your digital quest from your live host, who stays with you the entire time by phone. From there, you're on your own to hit a series of checkpoints scattered around Austin. Some you'll walk to, others you'll drive. At each one, you decode clues, take on quirky challenges that push you outside your comfort zone, and snap photos to text back to your host. They respond in real time, cheering you on, answering questions, and keeping you on track as you move through the game.

The hunt mixes indoor and outdoor locations, so you're not stuck in one kind of space. You might interact with locals to solve a clue, interpret art or history in unexpected ways, or complete a bonus challenge that catches you off guard. Your host sees what you're doing through the photos you send and can adapt their hints if you get stuck. The whole thing is designed to feel like equal parts tour, creative puzzle, and social experiment. You're discovering genuine local secrets and hidden gems while racking up points.

You compete on an international leaderboard no matter your score, and you can race teams in other cities even if nobody else in Austin signed up that day. Dogs and infants are welcome. If you want to keep playing after two hours, you can extend the hunt for free. You'll need a fully charged smartphone with GPS and data to send texts and photos. If you have an international number or run into technical issues, you can use WhatsApp or email instead.

What’s included

• Remote interactive live host who guides you by phone and text.
• digital scavenger hunt document with all your clues and challenges.
• leaderboard standing and international ranking.
• option to extend the hunt for free once it ends.
• future company alumni discounts.

Options for this experience

3 options

11amGuide in English · 11:00

2pmGuide in English · 14:00

Private hunt (for up to 10 guests)Guide in English · 11:00 and 14:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 11:00 and 14:00, from US$ 20 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 14:00

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Alley Kat Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose the 11am start if you want to hunt in daylight and finish by early afternoon, or pick 2pm if you prefer a later departure. Book the private hunt option if your group is 10 or fewer and you want the experience tailored just for you without competing against other teams that day.

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Top questions

What time does the Austin scavenger hunt start?

The hunt offers two standard start times (11am or 2pm), or you can book a private hunt for a group of up to 10 guests. You choose your preferred time at checkout.

Do I need to drive around Austin, or can I walk the whole hunt?

You can walk or drive between checkpoints depending on how far apart they are and what works for your group. The route is flexible, so you decide your own pace and method.

How does the live remote host help during the hunt?

Your host stays connected by phone and text the entire time. You send photos of your progress, they respond with hints if you're stuck, cheer you on, and help you understand clues. They're there to guide and encourage you through the game.

Can I bring my dog on the Austin scavenger hunt?

Yes, the hunt is dog-friendly. Dogs are welcome to join your team as you move between checkpoints around the city.

What happens if I don't have a U.S. phone number?

If you have an international number or run into technical issues, you can complete the hunt using WhatsApp or email instead. Let the operator know in advance through your reservation message so they can set that up.

Is there anything to win or does my score matter?

You appear on the international leaderboard regardless of your score, so everyone gets recognition. You also compete against teams in other cities even if no other group signed up in Austin that day, and you can earn future company alumni discounts.