Historic Colchester: The Roman Visitor Walking Tour & Escape Game
🔒 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 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Butt Road Car Park / Roman Circus, Butt Rd, Colchester CO3 3DG, UK
🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.
🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
65-95 mins
You will walk
4600 steps
Total distance
3.5 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Butt Road Car Park / Roman Circus
Butt Rd, Colchester CO3 3DG, UKFinish point Colchester Castle
Colchester CO1 1TJ, UKAbout this quest
Step back in time to 300 CE and explore the ancient city of Colchester with this immersive walking tour and escape game. Discover the remnants of Colchester’s Roman wall and gates, marvel at its art, temples, and culture, and stroll through the city’s scenic back lanes and famous Castle Park.
This experience offers a fascinating glimpse into Roman Britain, blending history with an interactive mystery.
In this adventure, you are Antonius, a Roman diplomat visiting the city of Camulodunum (Colchester) at the request of the local governor, Marcus. While Marcus is eager to show off the city’s fortifications and cultural landmarks, he has a more urgent matter to address—a plot to assassinate him.
The clues to this conspiracy are hidden across the city, and it's up to you to uncover the mystery before time runs out. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour combines historical exploration with thrilling intrigue.
*The end of the game is in a park that closes at dusk.*
***This walk does not include entrance to the Roman Circus visitor centre or the castle***
Highlights
You will see what is left of Colchester's famous Roman wall and gates. You will view works of art, examples of culture and places of worship from Roman Colchester.
You will walk through some of the city's most picturesque back lanes and the famous Castle Park.
The mission: Your story in Colchester
However, there's another reason he's invited you. The governor suspects a plot to kill him. Clues to this plot are hidden all over the city. Can you help Marcus unravel it before it's too late?
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The Berryfield Mosaic
The Roman Church / Mithraeum
Ratings and Reviews
74 ratings
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
| 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-$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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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
09:00AM - 04:00PMLanguages
English
