- St. Paul’s Station (Stop SP) - A trail through the Square Mile, the original settlement of London formed by the Romans. Gather your team and get exploring; start near St Paul’s Cathedral and work your way East.
Discover a Roman Amphitheatre before reaching halfway where you can soak in the atmosphere of a cosy Inn built from…spoilers! Warm up and get refreshed before you head back out to conquer your quest.
Scurry onward through a Victorian market before descending into magical ruins. Complete the trail to uncover another top notch pub where you can kick back and relax.
Distance: 4.7 km
Avg Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours
Number of clues: 15
How it works:
Each clue, sent to your mobile phone, leads you to a new location within walking distance. Solve the clue and search for the answer, reply with the correct answer to unlock the next step. Hints are available if you need a helping hand and you can also receive messages if you’re lost.
Have a competitive streak? Your progress is timed and ranked on our leader board, time to challenge your friends!
–“As a born and bred Londoner this was a great day out walking well trodden streets but seeing new things.”
–“An amazing way to see the hidden treasures of London! “
- Interactive trail of riddles on your phone.
- Solve clues to discover the path.
- Explore the city and find hidden sights.
- Option to use Telegram App or SMS.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the pub/bar breaks)
- Food and drinks (available to purchase at the pub/bar breaks)
- Drinks (available to purchase at the pub/bar breaks)
Delve into historical landmarks and little-known peculiarities as you unravel puzzles and pursue your quest-like journey. Once your saga begins, you’ll solve enigmatic hints to discover a secret pathway to a locale within strolling distance. Decipher the hint and explore the surroundings to locate the answer. All using your mobile device.
–‘Really enjoyed the City of London trek. Stumbled upon a few spots we were unaware of and had an enjoyable lunch at one of the suggested pubs - so pleasant we overstayed and our time wasn’t that impressive! Will surely try another trail.’
–‘We had a fantastic time, uncovering some intriguing hidden wonders and generally ‘observing’ more than we usually do! Had no idea there was a Roman Amphitheatre in London!’
–‘Truly enjoyable day out unveiling hidden treasures of the City of London. Brilliant riddles, heaps of fun trying to solve them. Would absolutely recommend for anyone wanting to explore the less trodden paths of London.’
- This experience requires a mobile phone, with some data or text messages available.
- You will be sent a trail of clues that guide you around the city and add a playful touch to exploring.
- We will not be there to physically guide you on this trail. If you get lost you can message “Lost” for a detailed route to the next clue. Send “hint” if you think you’re in the right location but aren’t sure where to find the clue answer!
- You should be comfortable walking ~5km. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking, the weather and the time of year.
- There are 2 optional pub breaks on this trail. Use these to get refreshments or skip if you’d like to carry on. We have no affiliation with these establishments.
- Any further issues please contact us via Facebook messenger.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
