The 4 Best Escape Rooms & City Games in Sydney

1.Virtual Room – 40-50min VR Escape Game Adventure for 2+ Players

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $39Our pick

At Virtual Room Sydney on George Street, your private team of 2 to 4 players uses HTC Vive headsets to solve puzzles across five time periods. A gamemaster handles the briefing and setup, then you get about 40 to 50 minutes of cooperative play, followed by in-game and real-life photos.

“Great host. Such an amazing and immersive experience that wasn’t too difficult for me and my 8 year old daughter. Highly recommend and already booked another season for the following day.”

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2.Escape Hunt Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $35

At Escape Hunt Sydney, you join 1 to 6 players for a 60-minute live escape game at 393 George Street. Choose from available scenarios, solve clues, then enjoy tea, coffee, and a dress-up photo shoot. Children aged 7 and up can play, with an adult required for anyone under 15.

“5 Stars all round! The team were outstanding and the service was next level! Really cool escape rooms! The venue is also a vibe. Highly recommended for a fun activity indoors. The location is also brilliant! Book it. You won’t be disappointed”

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3.Explore Sydney’s Secrets In A Series Of Fun Cryptic Clues

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $17

Use a web app to solve clues around central Sydney, beginning at 31 Alfred Street near Customs House and ending on Clarence Street. Allow 90 minutes to 3 hours. You explore privately with your own group, without a guide, at a time that suits you.

“A great way to explore hidden gems across a city, learn more about its history and significant events. Brilliant way to work out what you’d like to spend more time doing or exploring another day. Thoroughly recommend this!”

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4.Explore The Rocks Sydney In A Series Of Fun Cryptic Clues

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $15Best value

Use your phone to follow a cryptic scavenger hunt through The Rocks, starting at Customs House and finishing near Circular Quay. You’ll search courtyards, walk beneath the Harbour Bridge, and uncover Sydney’s early history. Private groups of up to four can take 1.5 to 3 hours.

“Sorry bad experience, we never got the link for our phone on time and when we did it was too late. Badly organised. Requesting a full refund.”

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