
Oxford and the Thief of Time
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 15 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: The Heads, Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AZ, UK
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English 🇫🇷 Français
Places you will visit
15
It will take you
54-84 mins
You will walk
4200 steps
Total distance
3.2 km
Route you will explore
Starting point The Heads
Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AZ, UKFinish point The Chalkboard
Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AZ, UKAbout this quest
In the heart of Oxford, time slips from your grasp—literally. You are the heir to Alfred Du Pont, the world’s most brilliant watchmaker, and bearer of his final creation: a mysterious timepiece etched with sigils and secrets. But moments after arriving, it’s stolen. Was it chance… or destiny?
As you race through ancient lanes and hidden courtyards, following clues left in the city’s architecture and whispers of your family’s past, one thing becomes clear: the watch was never just a watch.
Grab your friends or family, and begin a real-world chase through Oxford’s mysteries. Solve puzzles, discover forgotten places, and see if you can catch the one who stole time itself.
The mission: Your story in Oxford
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
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Oriel
The Gate
The Bridge
The Heads
Ratings and Reviews
48 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 |