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Ghosts of London: The Quill's Calling

4.35Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 55 min 2.8 km London App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

London’s streets whisper secrets—of artists forgotten, statues that watched too long, and souls trapped in silence. 

You are no ordinary explorer—you’re a historian with a gift: when you walk these paths, their stories come alive in your mind. Follow clues, solve real-world puzzles, and let the ghosts guide your steps in search of The Quill, the only thing that can set them free.

This is more than just a walk—it's a mystery woven into the city’s bones. Discover hidden corners of London with your friends or family, awaken stories lost to time, and create memories that will haunt you—in the best way. Ready to give the silent their voice?

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Embark on our best London ghost tour, visiting the most infamous sites in town.

  • Explore the Mayfair area of London from a different perspective

  • Discover one of the most haunted houses in the city

  • Visit truly haunted landmarks such as Green Park, Queen's Chapel and more!

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Good times. In their words.

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344 player ratings

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 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?

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Players exploring the city together

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.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

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

18 Weighhouse St, London W1K, UK

B · Finish

22 Marlborough Rd, London SW1A 1BG, UK

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT

Your adventure, with a playful twist.

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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

  • Don't play in the night
  • Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
  • Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents
  • Horror & Haunts

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

What’s the deal with this quest?

You’re playing a historian who hears ghostly whispers—statues, paintings, and forgotten souls trapped in silence. As you walk through Mayfair and Green Park, you follow clues to find The Quill, the only thing that can free them.

How long will it take and how far will we walk?

About 40-70 minutes, covering roughly 2.8 km (≈ 3,680 steps). Just right for an evening stroll with a supernatural edge.

Who’s this experience made for?

Perfect for couples wanting something romantic + mysterious, friends who enjoy ghost stories, and curious tourists who want London’s secret, haunted side—not just the usual Big Ben and Tower.

What spooky / haunted places will we pass through?

You’ll visit Green Park, Queen’s Chapel, Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, and some haunted-houses and statues that aren’t super famous but have stories that will give you goosebumps.

Does it get really scary, or is it more atmosphere?

More atmosphere. It’s eerie, haunting, with whispers of ghosts. Not horror-movie level. Good mix of chilling stories and exploring hidden corners.

Is this worth the price?

If you like ghost stories + exploring + secret London, yes. It’s much more memorable than just walking the streets—you’re part of something immersive.

Is Ghosts of London 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 Ghosts of London start and finish?
It starts at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile in Mayfair and finishes at Marlborough Road near St James’s. The route is approximately 2.8 km and includes 11 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 Ghosts of London available in?
Ghosts of London is currently available to play in English, German and French.

Choose your haunted London experience

A ghost story through Mayfair and Green Park

The Quill’s Calling follows forgotten artists, statues and spirits through Mayfair and Green Park. Choose this route for an atmospheric fictional haunting; choose Jack the Ripper for a Whitechapel crime-history investigation. Playable languages: German, English, French.

Halloween 2026 in London

Plan a self-guided Halloween outing with ghost stories, haunted walks or a fictional horror game. Compare the available quests before choosing.

Check the starting point, duration, available languages, recommended age and access details on the quest page. These are app-guided games, not tickets to a scheduled Halloween event.

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