Historical London: The Great Plague

In 1665, London faced the worst bubonic plague in its history that killed more than 70,000 people. On this city game in London, you’ll work with an eminent physician in charge of analyzing and stopping the spreading of the plague.

Follow the clues and get lost in the dark and hidden alleys of London.

Are you ready to fight the Great Plague of London?

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Availability

24/7

Languages

English

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Created by

Tour Londres

Best during the day
Instagrammable
Best for couples
Recommended activity for families

Places you will visit

It will take you

72-102 mins

You will walk

3680 steps

Total distance

2.8 km

Highlights

Discover details about the deadliest pandemic that London has suffered.
Get to know the amazing story of the courageous Nathaniel Hodges.
Learn about the crazy remedies that Londoners used to try to avoid getting infected.
Explore the ruined churches and ghastly churchyards still standing among the modern office buildings.
Visit London's most astonishing market hidden in the financial area.
Find out which is the City’s smallest statue.

Storyline

Sitting on the fountain’s edge, a man is writing a few notes intently.

You glance over its papers, noticing the many scribbles. He finally raises his head and says: “I am Dr. Hodges.

I come from 1665, and my people are dying of a horrible disease. No remedy exists in my century, and I even asked witches to create a magical healing potion.

Unable to help me, they threw me in the future to find a remedy. But this city is so different from mine, I need a guide to walk its streets. May you help me?”

Game route

Starting point St Katharine Docks Marina

TOWER BRIDGE HOUSE, 2 St Katharine's Way, St Katharine's & Wapping, London E1W 1AA, UK

Finish point Monument to the Great Fire of London

18 Fish St Hill, London EC3R 6DB, UK

Get the app and you're all set

Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.

Ratings and Reviews

4.47

129 ratings

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Laura

07 Apr 2024

caroline

06 Apr 2024

scottjd

16 Mar 2024

had a wicked time. learnt a lot! had a lot of fun.

Fol Loreline

15 Mar 2024

Sam Jarrold

08 Mar 2024

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