The 15 Best City Exploration Games in the UK

1.Glasgow Ghost Hunt: The Soul That Got Away Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6Our pick

Use the Questo app to follow a self-guided ghost hunt from Glasgow Central to George Square. Solve clues at the Lighthouse, House of Fraser, Tron Theatre, Merchant City, Buchanan Street, and City Chambers. It costs $6 per person, takes about 90 minutes, and lets you pause or restart at your own pace.

“It was a lot of fun getting to know the city better and solving the quests. I would reccomend! ......................................................................................................”

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2.Bristol Street Art: Banksy Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6

Use the Questo app to follow a self-guided route from the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel to Charlotte Street, solving 11 location-based puzzles along the way. You’ll see Banksy, El Mac, Aryz, and Pixel Pancho, with stories about Bristol’s street art. There is no physical guide, and you can start whenever you like.

“My husband and I spent a great couple of hours strolling around Bristol looking at the graffiti. It was a great way to see the city and the art work”

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3.Norwich City Game: Medieval Mystery & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $6

This self-guided Norwich walking game uses the Questo app to lead you from St Andrew’s Plain through medieval streets, cathedral lanes, ancient gates, bridges, and Norwich Castle. You solve challenges as a 16th-century adventurer, pause whenever you like, and finish near Charing Cross. Bring a charged phone and download the app before you start.

“Loved doing this. Fun way to explore the highlights of the city. Enjoyed learning the history too. Would recommend”

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4.Ghosts of Edinburgh: Bloody Past Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $7

Follow an app-led mystery through central Edinburgh, beginning at The Mound and ending near West Bow. Solve clues at haunted and historic places including Edinburgh Castle, St Giles’ Cathedral, Mary King’s Close, Greyfriars Bobby, and the Grassmarket. You set the pace, pause when needed, and play offline without a physical guide.

“So much fun at night. I would love to do it again with my 15 year old daughter. Well designed map and puzzles”

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5.City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 365 days

Start at Manchester Victoria and follow a 2.2-mile self-guided quest through the Medieval Quarter, Civic Quarter, Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, and NOMA. The Go Quest Adventures app mixes city history, puzzles, videos, and challenges. One ticket covers up to five people, but you need English, a charged phone, and a pen.

“Was a great way to explore the city and overall enjoyed the activity. One negative was one of the answers at the Oyster House has been removed so we couldn’t guess it, which was a little disappointing.”

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6.Newcastle: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 8 reviews · 365 days

Take a 2.2-mile self-guided Newcastle quest through Castle Keep, Grainger Town, and the Quayside. Using the Go Quest Adventures app, you solve puzzles, complete challenges, and uncover stories about railways, ghosts, St Nicholas’ Cathedral, and a vampire rabbit. Allow 2.5 to 3.5 hours, bring a charged phone, pen, and comfortable shoes.

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7.Birmingham: City Walking Tour and Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 365 days

Start at St Martin’s Church by the Bullring and follow a 2-mile puzzle trail through central Birmingham to the Cathedral. The Go Quest Adventures app guides your private group past canals, Centenary Square, the Floozy in the Jacuzzi, city landmarks, and a few surprises. Allow 2.5 to 3 hours, bring a charged phone, and play in English during daylight.

“certains indices laissent porter à confusion sur ce qu'il faut trouver”

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8.Cambridge: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 7 reviews · 365 days

Start at Great St Mary’s church and follow a two-mile Cambridge Quest through historic streets, famous colleges, and city viewpoints. The Go Quest Adventures app supplies clues, puzzles, facts, and challenges in English. Plan on 2.5 to 3.5 hours, bring a charged phone and pen, and play in daylight.

“Our family had a great time exploring Cambridge over half term. Some of the puzzles were a bit difficult for the younger kids, but it kept the older kids interested and they actually liked a 'tour' around a city! Will look for more of these in the future.”

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9.Royal Mile Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 365 days

Follow a self-guided Go Quest Adventures trail from Edinburgh Castle down the Royal Mile. Solve puzzles, enter historic closes, spot Harry Potter and Outlander connections, and learn local stories at your own pace. The 2.3-mile route takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours, uses an English-language app, and suits private groups of up to five.

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10.Chester: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 6 reviews · 365 days

Start outside Chester Town Hall and follow a two-mile, app-led adventure through Roman streets, the city walls, Grosvenor Park, and along the River Dee. Solve puzzles, complete challenges, and uncover local stories at your own pace. The English-only quest lasts about 2.5 to 3.5 hours and needs a charged phone, comfortable shoes, and pen and paper.

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11.Nottingham: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 365 days

Use the Go Quest Adventures app to follow a two-mile trail through Nottingham, solving puzzles and challenges from Old Market Square to Nottingham Castle. You will explore old boroughs, lace-industry sites, Robin Hood territory, alleyways, and possible ghost-story locations. The English-language quest takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

“There were a couple of activities where the photos for activities weren’t attached”

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12.City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · 365 days

Start beside Brighton Pier and follow a two-mile puzzle trail through the Lanes to the Royal Pavilion. The Go Quest Adventures app leads your private group through city sights, alleyways, history, ghost stories, and playful challenges. Allow 2.5 to 3.5 hours, bring a charged phone, pen, and comfortable shoes. English only.

“Het was best uitdagend, leuk dat het niet te makkelijk was. helaas werd er flink aan de weg gewerkt en waren sommige opdrachten moeilijker bereikbaar”

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13.City Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 5 reviews · 365 days

Turn Oxford into a two-mile outdoor puzzle course with the Go Quest Adventures app. Start at the Town Hall, follow clues through the medieval center and university streets, then finish near Oxford Castle and Prison. You will need a charged phone, pen, comfortable shoes, and enough English to solve the challenges.

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14.Cardiff: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 365 days Top rated

Use the Go Quest Adventures app to follow a 2.1-mile Cardiff trail from the National Museum to Cardiff Castle. Solve puzzles, complete challenges, explore arcades, and uncover stories about rebellions, the old river route, and Dead Man’s Alley. The private game suits groups of up to five, takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours, and is played in English.

“Really enjoyed the activity, mixture of brain gymnastics and physical therapy!”

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15.Inverness: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 365 days

Use the Go Quest Adventures app to solve clues and complete challenges across central Inverness. The 2.1-mile route passes city landmarks, the River Ness, ancient sites, street art, and places linked to early Nessie sightings. You set the pace, play privately, and can include up to five people for one price. English and daylight play are required.

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