Curious Oxford: The Watch Thief Walking Tour & Escape Game
Step into the winding streets of Oxford with this thrilling walking tour and escape game. As you explore the historic city, solving puzzles and discovering hidden corners, you’ll unravel the mystery of a stolen watch—the final masterpiece of legendary watchmaker Alfred Du Pont.
You are his sole heir, entrusted with his last creation, a watch covered in ancient sigils and mathematical symbols. But in a flash, it’s gone!
Stolen by a mysterious thief in the bustling streets of Oxford. Now, you must follow the clues, chase the thief, and recover the watch before it’s too late. Perfect for adventurers, mystery lovers, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour offers an exciting mix of exploration and detective work in one of England’s most historic cities.
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
Storyline
You come to Oxford wearing your inheritance: his final watch, his masterwork. It is covered in ancient sigils and mathematical symbols. You study it as the crowd brushes by, listening to its irregular tick...why did he tell you to bring it here?
Someone bumps into you. You apologise. You look down at your wrist again. The watch is gone! You glimpse the thief push through the crowd. You give chase
Experience's route
Starting point The Heads
Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AZ, UKFinish point The Chalkboard
Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AZ, UKPlaces you will visit
15
It will take you
54-84 mins
You will walk
4200 steps
Total distance
3.2 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
Oriel
The Gate
The Bridge
The Heads
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Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English