Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Shakespeare’s London: The Secret Society
4.3Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 77 min 3.3 km London App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Play a quest with its story based on the most bizarre conspiracy ever connected to William Shakespeare. Follow in the footsteps of this great playwright and discover how he became the celebrated ‘Bard’.
Explore the streets and buildings of Southwark and learn what it looked like during his time. Each clue unveils a story about the famous playwright, places he worked, pubs where he drank, venues where he performed and much, much more.
Explore the streets and buildings of Southwark and learn what it looked like during his time. Each clue unveils a story about the famous playwright, places he worked, pubs where he drank, venues where he performed and much, much more.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Be shocked by tales of bull and bear-baiting pits and other bloodsports
Explore London’s theatreland of the 16th and 17th centuries
Learn about the legacy that William Shakespeare left behind
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.30 / 5
15 player ratings
Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.
Most relevant starts with detailed five-star reviews. All ratings remain available.
From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
London
A · Start
2 St Thomas St, London SE1 9RS, UK
B · Finish
Love Ln, London EC2P 2NQ, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by denisa podhrazska.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by denisa podhrazska
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Shakespeare’s London: The Secret Society self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you, pause and continue at your own pace.
Where does Shakespeare’s London: The Secret Society start and finish?
It starts at at The George Inn in Southwark and finishes at at St Mary Aldermanbury Garden. The route is approximately 3.3 km and includes 15 location-based puzzles.
How many tickets does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What languages is Shakespeare’s London: The Secret Society available in?
Shakespeare’s London: The Secret Society is currently available to play in English.
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Literary context
Shakespearean London inside a fictional secret society
The route draws on real places and themes connected with Shakespearean London. The secret society and the role you play belong to the quest’s original fictional mystery rather than a claim about established history. Playable languages: English.
