Gone With the Tide: A Brighton Mystery Quest
4.754 Reviews13 people have played this questLearn fun stories about 18th-century outlaws, Queen Victoria's beach house, and the gift Banksy left the city. Go where other walks won't take you!
How many are playing?
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Places you will visit
11
It will take you
115-145 mins
You will walk
2500 steps
Total distance
1.9 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Brighton railway station whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 11 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Brighton Beach and see where you land on the Brighton leaderboard.
Highlights
Immerse yourself in a rich, suspenseful story with flashes of humour.
Walk through atmospheric, off-the-beaten-track parts of central Brighton.
Crack the clues to solve the mystery and find out if there'll be a happily ever after.
Meet actors, pacifists and martyrs and visit their stomping grounds.
Discover landmark pubs and other fun places.
Ratings and Reviews
4 ratings
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Tim Andrews
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The mission: Your story in Brighton
As you get deeper into the city, the plot twists and turns like the famous Lanes, and things only get weirder. Can you solve the mystery, find your boyfriend, and save your romance? Or will you end up alone, lost in the colourful streets of this quirky coastal city?
Beat the best: Top Brighton explorers
Good to know before you play
- This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
- Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
- Varied terrain/elevation, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN BRIGHTON
A detective-style mission through Brighton
Gone With the Tide: A Brighton Mystery Quest is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.
The route starts at Brighton railway station and finishes at Brighton Beach over 1.9 km, with 11 challenge locations. Typical duration: 130 min; 1.9 km walking route; 11 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English.
