The Waterford Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers offers an exciting journey through the historic city center of Waterford, Ireland. Participants navigate using an activity-owned smartphone, exploring iconic landmarks like Reginald’s Tower while completing engaging challenges related to survival skills and cryptic clues. This family-friendly adventure allows travelers to explore the city’s Viking heritage, uncovering its rich history in a unique and immersive way. With accessible participation details and flexible booking policies, the Waterford Scavenger Hunt promises an unforgettable experience for anyone looking to discover the wonders of this captivating Irish destination.
About Your Stay
- A self-guided, one-hour walking activity in Waterford, Ireland, organized by Zombie Scavengers, focusing on exploration and survival-themed challenges.
- Participants use an activity-owned smartphone to navigate the route and complete tasks, highlighting Waterford’s historic landmarks and Viking heritage.
- The curated route through Waterford’s historic city center features clues and challenges that test observation skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Zombie-themed challenges focus on survival skills and adaptability, immersing participants in a quick-thinking survival scenario.
- The activity is accessible to most travelers, with private transportation, free cancellation, and a "reserve now, pay later" option available.
What Is the Zombie Scavenger Hunt?
The Zombie Scavenger Hunt is a self-guided walking activity organized by Zombie Scavengers in Waterford, Ireland. Lasting for one hour, the activity invites participants to explore the city while following clues and completing challenges.
Using a smartphone provided by the activity, participants navigate through Waterford, searching for items and solving puzzles. This interactive experience aims to immerse participants in a unique survival-themed adventure.
The Zombie Scavenger Hunt is accessible to most travelers, with stroller access and the allowance of service animals. Bookings can be made with a "reserve now, pay later" option, and cancellations are permitted up to 24 hours before the start of the activity.
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Exploring Waterford’s Historic Landmarks
As participants embark on the Zombie Scavenger Hunt, they’ll have the opportunity to explore Waterford’s historic landmarks.
The self-guided activity takes participants on a journey through the city’s rich history, stopping at various notable sites. From the iconic Reginald’s Tower, a 13th-century Norman defense tower, to the striking Christ Church Cathedral, a medieval masterpiece, the hunt offers a chance to take in Waterford’s past.
Along the way, you will uncover clues and complete tasks, adding an element of adventure to their exploration. Whether it’s admiring the ornate architecture or learning about the city’s Viking heritage, the Waterford Scavenger Hunt promises an engaging and informative experience for visitors.
Participants in the Zombie Scavenger Hunt will navigate a carefully curated route through Waterford’s historic city center. Along the way, they’ll encounter a range of landmarks and clues that will test their observation skills and problem-solving abilities. The route is designed to showcase the city’s rich history and cultural heritage, while also adding an element of excitement and adventure to the experience.
| Landmark | Clue | Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Reginald’s Tower | Uncover the tower’s military history | Solve a riddle related to its past |
| Greyfriars Monastery | Discover the site’s haunting past | Find a hidden item within the ruins |
| Waterford Treasures | Explore the city’s Viking and medieval influences | Identify specific artifacts on display |
| The Quays | Trace the city’s maritime history | Complete a navigation-based task |
| The Waterford Crystal Factory | Learn about the art of crystal-making | Identify certain crystal pieces by sight |
Completing Zombie-Themed Challenges
Throughout the Zombie Scavenger Hunt, participants must complete a series of zombie-themed challenges that test their problem-solving skills and adaptability.
These challenges include identifying the best zombie escape routes, gathering supplies to fend off the undead, and deciphering cryptic messages from survivors. Participants use the activity-owned smartphone to access a remote interactive survival guide, which provides instructions and clues for each challenge.
The challenges are designed to be engaging and immersive, transporting participants into a world where they must think and act quickly to survive.
Using the Activity-Owned Smartphone
To navigate the Zombie Scavenger Hunt, participants use the activity-owned smartphone provided to them. This smartphone acts as a remote interactive survival guide, offering clues and challenges along the way.
The device’s GPS technology helps participants track their progress and locate the next checkpoint. Through the smartphone, they’ll receive instructions, solve puzzles, and complete zombie-themed tasks.
The smartphone is an essential tool for this self-guided walking activity, ensuring participants stay on track and fully enjoy the Waterford Scavenger Hunt experience.
Private Transportation and Meeting Point
As part of the Waterford Scavenger Hunt experience, private transportation is provided to participants.
The meeting point is located at 32 Barronstrand St, Waterford, X91 KW40, Ireland. This is also where the activity will end, so participants can conveniently return to the starting location.
The confirmation for the activity is received at the time of booking, ensuring a smooth and organized experience.
The activity is available from Tuesday to Sunday between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM, providing flexibility for participants to choose a convenient time slot.
Accessibility and Participation Details
The Waterford Scavenger Hunt activity is not wheelchair accessible, but it is stroller accessible. Service animals are allowed, and the location is near public transportation. Most travelers can participate, and it’s a private tour where only your group will take part.
| Accessibility | Participation |
|---|---|
| Not wheelchair accessible | Most travelers can participate |
| Stroller accessible | Private tour/activity: Only your group will participate |
| Service animals allowed | |
| Near public transportation | |
| Not wheelchair accessible |
Cancellation and Booking Policies
Travelers can take advantage of Zombie Scavengers’ free cancellation policy up to 24 hours before the Waterford Scavenger Hunt experience begins (local time). This offers flexibility and peace of mind for those who may need to change their plans.
Plus, the company provides a "Reserve now, pay later" option, allowing customers to secure their spot without immediate payment.
The Waterford Scavenger Hunt experience includes:
- Remote interactive survival guide
- Use of activity-owned smartphone
- Private transportation
- Meeting and pickup at 32 Barronstrand St, Waterford
- Available Tuesday through Sunday, 2 PM to 10 PM
Worth The Stay
The Waterford Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers offers a thrilling way to uncover Waterford’s Viking heritage. Participants navigate the historic city center, completing survival-themed challenges and uncovering cryptic clues. With an activity-owned smartphone guiding the way, adventurers can enjoy the city’s rich history. This family-friendly activity is accessible to most travelers, providing a unique and engaging experience for discovering Waterford.