London Quest: Chasing Dickens Through Victorian London

Overview

You came to London to write, but the words won't come. Then on a foggy evening walk, you spot him: a man in a black top hat who looks impossibly like Charles Dickens. Dead for over 150 years, but real enough to follow. You set off after him.

This self-guided literary quest takes you on a walk through the Victorian heart of London. Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you follow the figure at 12 stops through Clerkenwell, Holborn, and Fleet Street: from the Charles Dickens Museum on Doughty Street and the buried Fleet River to Fagin's haunt on Saffron Hill, and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, where Dickens drank with fellow writers.

Decode hidden messages, solve literary puzzles, and piece together the story of Victorian London's most famous writer.

Start whenever you like and explore 3.5 kilometres of London's most storied streets at your own pace. Best experienced during the day.

Perfect for history lovers, literature fans, and curious explorers. No knowledge of Dickens required.

Important Information

What's included?

Self-guided Dickens literary quest through London
Follow a mysterious Dickens lookalike from Clerkenwell to Fleet Street
Visit the Charles Dickens Museum, Fagin's Saffron Hill, and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
Decode hidden messages and literary puzzles inspired by Oliver Twist
Flexible scheduling, start anytime, best experienced during the day
One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience

Exclusions

Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Please Note

Stroller or pram accessible
Animals or pets allowed
Public transportation nearby

Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
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