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Letchworth Garden City

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Letchworth station, Station Pl, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3RZ, United Kingdom

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

11

It will take you

76-106 mins

You will walk

3290 steps

Total distance

2.5 km

Route you will explore

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About this quest

Discover the secrets of the world’s first Garden City with an exciting walking quest through the tree-lined streets. 

Follow clues and solve puzzles to uncover the founding stories that created a revolutionary new way of living and working, along with an unsolved mystery that still confounds the city.   On a train route half-way between London and Cambridge, this beautiful city holds a fascinating quest that will open your eyes to a different piece of UK history.
 
How fast can your detective skills solve the clues and quirks of this pioneering garden city?

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Letchworth combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 11 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 5498 minutes to complete and covers 2.5km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Letchworth.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Highlights

  • Find out the fascinating founding stories of the world’s first Garden City.

  • Discover the story of the UK’s most unusual pub.

  • Enjoy a tree-lined city walk where black squirrels may join you on the route.

The mission: Your story in Letchworth

You are a detective who has intercepted a radio message from the notorious criminal known only as ‘Black Squirrel’
 
He is directing his henchmen to Letchworth Garden City, planning to steal a precious historical artefact

Can you solve the clues and navigate your way to the site before they do?

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 5498 minutes

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Distance

2.5km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

Ratings and Reviews

4.6

73 ratings

5 Stars
67%
4 Stars
26%
3 Stars
7%
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mojo

27 Aug 2025

William Visciano

16 May 2025

Sarah Wilson

06 Oct 2024
we really enjoyed this. it was very cool, quite easy to follow, lots of history lessons about the town and we managed to see a few black squirrels which we had never seen before. amazing experience

Ian Nicholson

01 Sep 2024

Daniel Scroggins

01 Sep 2024

Beat the best: Top Letchworth explorers

Paul Cowen
Paul CowenSeeker
3400 XP
Daniel ScrogginsRookie
3379 XP
Hannah Biggerstaff
Hannah BiggerstaffSeeker
3370 XP

Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

FeatureRegular Guided ToursQuesto
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-$40 per person
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Passive listening to a guide
Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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