Oxford Famous Alumni: City Tour & Escape Game Adventure
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.
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
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’
Storyline
Experience's route
Starting point The Eagle and Child pub, St Giles’ Street
The Eagle and Child, St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LU, UKFinish point Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum
Rose Ln, Oxford OX1 4AZ, UKPlaces you will visit
12
It will take you
71-101 mins
You will walk
5120 steps
Total distance
3.9 km
- Best during the day
- Instagrammable
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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Make your date memorable
Invite your partner for a date, and go together on a fun walking adventure. Questo is a great date idea for couples that want to spend time together, but also for first dates or proposals.
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English