How many are playing?
Unlock · £8.49Staying a few days in Colchester? All 5 Colchester quests for £34.99 · pays for itself by quest #5. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
40-70 mins
You will walk
4470 steps
Total distance
3.4 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to St Mary's Church (Colchester Arts Centre) whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Red Lion Hotel and see where you land on the Colchester leaderboard.
Highlights
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The Obelisk
St John's Abbey Gate
Ratings and Reviews
13 ratings
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A note from Eastern Quest
“Game creator in the East of England.”
The mission: Your story in Colchester
But something terrible is heading your way.
An advance guard of a Royalist army has arrived at one of the town's gates.
After some hesitation, they're permitted entry. The Royalist guard quickly secures the gates as they await the rest of their troops. Apparently, they don't plan on staying for long.
Beat the best: Top Colchester explorers
Good to know before you play
- The last part of the game might not be available after 4PM.
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Family friendly
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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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN COLCHESTER
A history-led way to explore Colchester
A Siege in Colchester is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Colchester to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at St Mary's Church (Colchester Arts Centre) and finishes at Red Lion Hotel over 3.4 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 55 min; 3.4 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.
