Escape games · SELF-GUIDED GAMES IN LONDON
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 self-guided games in London worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Follow a phone-based puzzle trail from the Palace of Westminster to Buckingham Palace. You will solve clues at 12 royal and political landmarks, including Westminster Abbey, Horse Guards Parade, St James’s Palace, and Spencer House. There is no guide or attraction admission, so you control the pace and explore with only your own group.
Use the Explorial app to explore Covent Garden at your own pace. Follow map hints, answer questions found on signs and sights, and earn points through creative photo tasks. The route takes about two hours and reaches Cecil Court, Trafalgar Square, Cleopatra’s Needle, and other central London highlights.
“We played it with friends and family during our little adventure in London, and we all loved it. This tour made our trip a fun game, with lots of excitement and a sense of adventure. We will definitely try the other London routes.”
Follow a self-guided Questo puzzle from 47 Doughty Street to Fleet Street, tracing Charles Dickens through Holborn and the City. Solve clues at 11 historic stops, including the Dickens Museum, Three Cripples pub setting, Staple Inn, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Dr Johnson’s House, and St Dunstan-in-the-West. Start anytime, pause freely, and play offline without a physical guide.
“Great concept and a very enjoyable day, went at our own pace and stopped at several pubs! Lovely sunny day and in the heart of the City all was beautiful & quiet. Very atmospheric and clues were not too easy but also not too difficult! Loved 🥰 looking for the Man in Black!”
Use the World City Trail app to follow clues from Westminster Station through central London. You’ll solve location-based puzzles, visit the outdoor areas of 10 or more attractions, and learn local facts in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, or Spanish. Plan about two hours, though you can pause or finish later.
“It was a very enjoyable experience. I love puzzles, so this was right up my street. It was the right level of difficulty for an afternoon out. My friend and I had a blast. How come I never came across this activity before?I will definitely do it again.”
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