London’s Crown Secret: Self-Guided Royal Puzzle Quest

4.5 (8 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover London’s impressive palaces, landmarks and the hidden secrets behind them. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?

After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. It will take you between 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit so feel free to explore, and finish it at your own pace.

Highlights include:

1. Explore famous places in London such as the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, St James's Palace and lesser-known places.

2. Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.

3. Find out which member of the Royal Family was nicknamed ‘Cookie’.

4. Learn how the official birthday of the Sovereign is marked.

5. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: English
Operated by: Questo

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 24/7 customer support.
Included: A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).

Not included

Not included: A tour guide.
Not included: Entry tickets to attractions.

Itinerary

Palace of Westminster

10 min Admission not included

You will begin at the Palace of Westminster. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
Westminster Abbey

10 min Admission not included

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Westminster Abbey. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Winston Churchill Statue

10 min Admission not included

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Sir Winston Churchill Statue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
The Household Cavalry Museum

10 min Admission not included

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the The Household Cavalry Museum. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

10 min Admission not included

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Horse Guards Parade. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial

10 min Admission not included

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Pickering Place

10 min Admission not included

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Pickering Place. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
John Lobb

10 min Admission not included

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the John Lobb. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
St. James's Palace

10 min Admission not included

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the St James's Palace. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Lancaster House

10 min Admission not included

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Lancaster House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Spencer House

10 min Admission not included

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Spencer House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Buckingham Palace

10 min Admission not included

You will finish at the Buckingham Palace. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The game starts at Old Palace Yard, Westminster. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

End point

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-".

Here's how to play it:

1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code.

2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation.

3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played.

IMPORTANT

Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app.
If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there.

GOOD TO KNOW

The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready.
Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet.
Start with at least 50% battery.

Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat