Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt: App-Led Adventure Through Hidden Gems

Ninety minutes of brain-teasing trivia, landmark hunts and photo challenges across Portsmouth's streets

An app-led scavenger hunt through Portsmouth where you solve trivia, tackle challenges and photograph landmarks at your own pace. Download the Let's Roam app, start whenever suits you, and navigate the city's monuments, fountains and hidden gems using your smartphone. The hunt includes digital copies of your photos and customer support throughout.

The experience

You download the Let's Roam app, pick your start time, and begin hunting through Portsmouth's streets on your own schedule. The app guides you to landmarks and hidden corners (obelisks, war memorials, fountains), and at each stop you answer trivia questions or complete interactive challenges. Each player gets a unique role in the hunt, so the experience shifts depending on who's holding the phone. No guide, no fixed departure time, no group waiting for stragglers: you move through the city at whatever pace works for your group.

The hunt spans roughly 90 minutes and covers Portsmouth's maritime heritage and cultural landmarks. You'll encounter the city's storied past through the places themselves rather than a narrated tour. The monuments and fountains do the talking, and the app fills in the history through trivia and discovery. Digital copies of the photos you take during the hunt come with your booking, so you have proof of what you found.

You'll need a fully charged smartphone to navigate and interact with the app. Bring a power bank if your battery runs low. Comfortable shoes are essential since you're walking the city's time-worn streets. The hunt is wheelchair accessible and works for families with children from age 5 onward, though it does involve sustained walking and a moderate level of physical fitness helps. Weather can change, so check the forecast and dress accordingly before you start.

What’s included

• Access to the Let's Roam app for your hunt.
• digital copies of the photos you take during the adventure.
• customer support throughout your scavenger hunt.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 65 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Let's Roam

Is this one for you?Start whenever you want from anywhere in Portsmouth: no reservations, no guide, no fixed group. The self-guided app format works for solo explorers, families, friend groups and corporate teams who want to set their own pace and skip the logistics of a scheduled tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

Can I start the Portsmouth scavenger hunt whenever I want, or is there a set departure time?

The hunt is self-guided through the app, so you start at any time that suits you. There's no fixed schedule or group departure. You and your group begin whenever you're ready and move through Portsmouth at your own pace.

What happens if I don't know the answer to a trivia question during the hunt?

The app guides you through the challenges and trivia as part of the adventure. If you get stuck, customer support is available to help you through the hunt.

Do I need to download anything before the hunt starts?

Yes, you'll download the Let's Roam app before your hunt begins. Your booking confirmation arrives immediately and includes instructions for downloading the app and starting your adventure. Make sure your smartphone is fully charged before you begin.

What exactly is included with the Portsmouth scavenger hunt?

The hunt includes access to the Let's Roam app for the duration of your adventure, digital copies of the photos you take at each landmark, and customer support if you need help along the way.

Is the scavenger hunt route accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the hunt is wheelchair accessible. Portsmouth's landmarks and streets can be navigated with a wheelchair, though you'll be walking or rolling through the city's time-worn streets and should have a moderate level of physical fitness.