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Chasing Dickens: A Writer’s Journey Through London

You came to London to write—but the words won’t come, and the nights grow longer. Then one evening, wandering through foggy streets in search of clarity, you see him: a man in a black top hat, with an intensity in his eyes that stops you cold. He looks just like Charles Dickens. You know it can’t be, but something about him feels real… important.

In this atmospheric walking quest, you’ll follow the figure through the streets that once inspired Dickens himself. Solve puzzles, uncover literary clues, and explore hidden corners of London’s Victorian past.

Perfect for curious minds, history lovers, and creative souls, this real-world adventure blends story, movement, and memory-making. Will this journey unlock the writer within—or lead you somewhere even more unexpected?

⚡ Sofort🛡 Geld zurück⏱ 1 Std.🧩 12 Rätsel
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An evening of adventure for less than two coffees

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Full refund until you start playing · 12 stops · 1 hrs · 3.5 km

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Orte, die du besuchen wirst

12

Es wird dich nehmen

48-78 mins

Du wirst gehen

4600 Schritte

Gesamtdistanz

3.5 km

Höhepunkte

  • Learn about Dickens’s extraordinary life, from child labourer to celebrated writer.

  • Explore the once brutal and crime-ridden streets of Clerkenwell and the stately legal district of Holborn where Dickens studied and worked.

  • Discover the darkened bars and inns where lawyers once jostled with scoundrels and Dickens met the colourful characters that would crowd his novels.

Bring your crew

Race to the finish.

Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.

Invite your whole crew — 2 friends or 200, split into teams.

Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.

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Die Mission: Deine Geschichte in London

You are an aspiring writer in London. 

Since you have been here, you haven’t been able to write or sleep. You go for a walk to calm your mind and see an intense young man in a black top hat and coat. 

He resembles Charles Dickens, the famous Victorian writer who first inspired you to write. You know Dickens is long dead, but you become convinced that this man holds the key to breaking your spell of writer’s block. You decide to follow him.

Wichtig vor dem Spielstart

  • Best during the day
  • Kid friendly
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families

Tipps & Empfehlungen

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Trage bequeme Schuhe

Du läufst durch die Stadt – bequemes Schuhwerk ist wichtig, um die Erfahrung zu genießen.

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Lade dein Handy auf

Dein Smartphone sollte mindestens 60 % geladen sein. Die Quest läuft in der Questo-App und du nutzt sie durchgehend.

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Prüfe das Wetter

Das ist eine Outdoor-Aktivität. Nimm je nach Vorhersage Regenschirm oder Sonnenschutz mit.

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Nimm eine Kamera mit

Du entdeckst fotogene Orte und versteckte Schätze – perfekt für Erinnerungsfotos.

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Bleib hydriert

Nimm Wasser mit, besonders bei Wärme oder längeren Quests.

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Spiele mit Freunden

Du kannst solo spielen, aber Quests machen mit Freunden oder Familie mehr Spaß. Ein Ticket gilt für die ganze Gruppe.

Bewertungen und Rezensionen

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Lei

29 Jun 2026

Phil Race

04 May 2026
lovely balance of history and clues

Alban

07 Mar 2026

Pam Peacock

14 Feb 2026

TheDisenchanted

08 Dec 2025

Schlag die Besten: Top-London-Entdecker

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Erstellt von
Annemarie Lopez

Annemarie Lopez is a writer, cultural journalist, digital storyteller and editor based in London.

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