The 4 Treasure Hunts in London to Book First

1.Food Treasure Hunt and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

You and 1 to 5 companions follow a Sir Francis Drake mystery through London, solving WhatsApp riddles on your phone and stopping for a three-course British meal. Begin and end at Founder's Arms near the Thames. Allow about three hours, bring a charged phone with data, and note that vegan and gluten-free diets are not suitable.

“So much fun! Not too hard…we all had fun with the clues. Enjoyed each of our stops and the learned a lot of London history. Do it! You won’t regret it!”

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2.Interactive Treasure Hunt Experience – Central London’s Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Best value

Start at Piccadilly Circus and follow 15 mobile clues through central London toward Covent Garden, Seven Dials, and Soho. This 4.5-kilometre hunt takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours, with hints, lost messages, optional pub stops, and a timed leaderboard for competitive teams.

“We had a lovely time doing this trail, we just picked the hottest day of the year and so got too hot and burnt to continue past halfway!”

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3.Immersive Treasure Hunt Adventure – City of London’s Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Follow a self-led 4.7-kilometre trail from St Paul's Cathedral through the City of London. Solve 15 riddles by Telegram or SMS, uncover a Roman amphitheatre, Victorian market, and atmospheric ruins, then pause at two optional pubs. The private hunt lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours and costs $41.11 for up to two people.

“Fun experience but was quite hard (well for us it was anyway!!). Was a good way to explore parts of London that you wouldn’t normally see and learn interesting facts and history.”

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4.Immersive London Treasure Hunt Adventure – Outdoor Escape Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

Follow an app-led Dickensian mystery from Oxford Circus through passages, arcades, shops, and pub stops. Choose Pip or Sikes, solve 18 clues, and race your group on a 5.2 km route that usually takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It is private, self-guided, and best enjoyed in dry weather.

“Reading the history and exploring the streets carefully to solve the clues. A nice mix of places and types of clues . Having breaks with discounts for food and drinks was extra nice. Getting lost is part of the fun. Great outdoor activity for groups where everyone can get involved and have fun.”

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