Curious Oxford: The Watch Thief Walking Tour & Escape Game

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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, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English

Storyline

You are the sole heir of Alfred Du Pont, the greatest watchmaker in history.

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

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Starting point The Heads
Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AZ, UK
Finish point The Chalkboard
Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AZ, UK

Places you will visit

15

It will take you

54-84 mins

You will walk

4200 steps

Total distance

3.2 km

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4.61

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