Plague of London: Self-Guided City Exploration Game

About this experience

Plague of London is a self-guided walking game set across the historic streets of the City of London. Players take on the role of assistant to Dr. Nathaniel Hodges, the real physician who documented the Great Plague of 1665, and work through a series of puzzles and challenges using the Questo app. The route covers roughly 3 km of some of the oldest surviving streets in the City of London, passing hidden corners and lesser-known spots that standard walking routes tend to overlook. The game unfolds through location-based challenges that combine historical facts, local myths, and stories of survival from the plague year. Participants solve clues at each stop, progressing the narrative as they move through the streets. The walk takes around 1.5 hours at a comfortable pace, with no time limit imposed, so groups can stop, look around, and read at their own speed. Tickets cover access to the full game route via the Questo app and are valid for a flexible start time, making it straightforward to fit around a broader day out in London.

Highlights

• Explore London with a self-guided city game, accessible anytime in the Questo app.
• Go at your own pace - no guides and no groups of strangers involved.
• Learn about the crazy remedies Londoners used to try to avoid infection.
• Wander ruined churches and eerie churchyards tucked between modern office towers.
• Discover Leadenhall Market, a Victorian gem hidden in the financial district.
• Find out which is the City of London's smallest statue.
• Choose your language: English or French

What is included

• Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
• Unlimited availability. Play any day, at any hour.
• Pause and resume anytime
• No group limit - bring as many friends as you want!
• Choose your language: English or French

Not included

• Physical tour guide or game master (NOT NEEDED)
• Parking fees
• WiFi
• Transportation
• Food or drinks

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.