Brighton Self-Guided Quest: The Lost Letter Mystery

3.3 (3 reviews) 3 hours – 3 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Uncover a centuries-old mystery across 13 of Brighton's most iconic landmarks in this self-guided app-based quest. A cryptic letter leads you from the Theatre Royal to the Palace Pier — solving puzzles, following a love story, and exposing a royal curse that emptied the seas. Start anytime, play at your own pace, ~3 hours, ~3 km along the seafront.

Using the free Questo app, each landmark reveals the next chapter of an immersive story: a heartbroken fisherman, a vanished fiancée, a king's dark secret, and sea witches hiding in plain sight. Along the way you'll uncover real Brighton history — King George IV's scandalous royal connections, ABBA's 1974 Eurovision triumph at Brighton Dome, and the fishing families who once dried their nets backstage at the Theatre Royal.

Visit two world firsts: the oldest public aquarium and the oldest working electric railway on the planet. No guide, no fixed start time, no waiting around — just you, the app, and Brighton's streets.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours – 3 h 30 min
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: Self-guided mystery quest through Brighton
Included: Flexible scheduling — start anytime and play at your own pace
Included: Interactive puzzles at the Royal Pavilion, Palace Pier, Brighton Dome, and more
Included: Real Brighton history — King George IV, ABBA's Eurovision win, and more
Included: Story-driven romance: a fisherman's search for his lost love and a royal curse

Not included

Not included: Live tour guide (fully self-guided via the free Questo app)

Itinerary

Theatre Royal Brighton

Passing by

You will begin at Theatre Royal Brighton. 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.
Royal Pavilion

Passing by

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Royal Pavilion and India Gate. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

Passing by

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Brighton Dome

Passing by

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Brighton Dome. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Stop 5

Passing by

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Statue of King George IV. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Stop 6

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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Victoria Gardens/Valley Gardens. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Stop 7

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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Victoria Fountain and Old Steine Gardens. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
SEA LIFE Brighton

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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Brighton SEA LIFE. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Stop 9

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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Volk’s Electric Railway. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Brighton Palace Pier

Passing by

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Brighton Palace Pier. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Stop 11

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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Brighton Fishing Museum. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Stop 12

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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Grand. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Stop 13

Passing by

You will finish at West Pier and surrounds. 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 the Theatre Royal Brighton. 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

You will finish at West Pier.

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