Use an app to race through Swansea completing photo riddles and challenges. This two-hour, family-friendly scavenger hunt mixes local history and coastal streets with a live leaderboard and remote host support.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The city hums as you open the app — a live map, a list of riddles and photo challenges, and a leaderboard daring you to top it. Start near the marina and move through streets where old copperworks and postwar architecture share the skyline; the game pushes you to look up at façades, into alleyways, and along the wind-ruffled seafront where the bay tastes of salt and hurry.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on paved and uneven urban surfaces for up to two hours.
Wildlife
History
Swansea grew as a 19th-century industrial port for copper and coal and later fostered literary history as the hometown of Dylan Thomas.
Conservation
Respect public spaces and historic sites: stick to paths, dispose of litter properly, and follow local bylaws to protect coastal habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Swansea by Operation City Quest today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a fully charged smartphone
The game runs through an app and relies on photos and live scoring; carry a power bank if you’ll be out for longer.
Watch the weather
Swansea’s coast can be windy and changeable—pack a lightweight waterproof and plan for gusts near the marina.
Time your start
Begin in the morning or late afternoon to avoid busiest pedestrian periods and get better light for photos.
Use public transport for flexibility
There are bus and train links near the city centre—park-and-play is possible but public transit reduces walking time to start points.
Smartphone with camera
Runs the app, captures required photos, and communicates with the remote host.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear makes two hours of urban walking and intermittent stair or cobbled sections comfortable.
Portable charger / power bank
Keeps your device powered for photos, navigation, and the live leaderboard.
Light waterproof jacket
Protects against coastal showers and wind; useful in spring, fall, and winter.
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