Oxford Famous Alumni: City Tour & Escape Game Adventure
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Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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About this quest
Discover the brilliance and mystery of Oxford in this exciting walking tour and escape game. Wander through the city’s most stunning buildings and delve into the legacy of the brilliant minds who studied here—like Albert Einstein, Dorothy Hodgkin, Lewis Carroll, J.R.R. Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis.
Visit the gardens that inspired Alice in Wonderland, the pubs where literary legends shared ideas, and the library where Harry Potter came to life. Along the way, uncover hidden spots like where Oscar Wilde threw legendary parties and the secret pub where Bill Clinton allegedly "did not inhale."
In this thrilling quest, you are a brilliant former Oxford professor returning to solve the mystery of your late research partner, Yemi, who was murdered after you invented a revolutionary jet engine powered by water.
The oil companies didn’t want your invention to see the light of day, and now you must travel around Oxford to find the hidden prototype before it’s lost forever. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and puzzle solvers, this self-guided tour lets you explore Oxford’s rich heritage while unraveling a captivating mystery.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
See Oxford’s oldest and most spectacular buildings and discover more about the brilliant minds that have lived and studied there
Discover where Albert Einstein’s genius equations are captured forever on a chalkboard, and where Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dorothy Hodgkin made her greatest breakthroughs
See the exotic gardens that inspired Lewis Carroll to write Alice in Wonderland and the pub where J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis discussed Lord of the Rings and Narnia over a beer (or five)
Visit the beautiful, centuries-old library where Harry Potter was filmed
Find the secret spot where Oscar Wilde supposedly threw legendary parties after being kicked out of his college, and the hidden pub where Bill Clinton allegedly ‘did not inhale’
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Your walk, at a glance
Oxford, UK
The Eagle and Child, St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LU, UK
Rose Ln, Oxford OX1 4AZ, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
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Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 3.9 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 86 min
- Languages
- EN
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
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Frequently asked questions
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The people behind the adventure
Created by Alice Harman.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
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Oxford academic context
Writers and researchers behind the famous names
Oxford’s alumni and academics include Lewis Carroll, J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis and Nobel Prize-winning chemist Dorothy Hodgkin. Their connections span literature, teaching and scientific research rather than one single Oxford era. This quest links selected colleges, gardens, pubs and university landmarks to that wider intellectual history. The former-student role and mystery you solve are fictional, while the people and institutional connections highlighted along the route can be checked against the University’s records. Playable languages: English.