Historic Glasgow: The Testing of Thomas
4.2124 Reviews52 people have played this questThe tour starts at Kelvingrove art Gallery and will lead you through Kelvingrove park, Glasgow university and will conclude in the scenic botanic gardens. The game can only be played between 10am-4pm (Be cautious of closing times to museums!)
How many are playing?
Unlock · £5.99Live in Glasgow? The Annual Pass is how locals play · £59.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
91-121 mins
You will walk
3940 steps
Total distance
3 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at World Rose Garden and see where you land on the Glasgow leaderboard.
Highlights
Enjoy a fun, thought-provoking story which gives locations purpose
Walk along the Kelvingrove Park, Uni of Glasgow and James Watt Building
Train your brain with interesting puzzles along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Hunterian Zoology Museum
Hunterian Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Ratings and Reviews
24 ratings
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Made by Mark Young
Mark Young created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
The mission: Your story in Glasgow
As part of Earth's diplomatic relations team, the fate of humanity rests on you. Seeing as you live here, this is very important for you (obviously) so be careful, Thomas may even try to test you!
Beat the best: Top Glasgow explorers
Good to know before you play
- We recommend not playing at night
- No attractions ticket(s) required
- Game playable between 9am-6pm every day except Mondays and holidays
Frequently asked questions
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
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Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| 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–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
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Kelvingrove cultural context
From an industrial city to a public cultural landscape
Kelvingrove Park opened in the 1850s as Glasgow expanded during the industrial era, giving residents green space away from factories and smoke. The University moved to Gilmorehill in the 1860s, and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum opened for the 1901 International Exhibition. This quest follows that connected cultural corridor from the museum through the park and university area toward the Botanic Gardens, using puzzles to reveal how civic learning, architecture and public space developed together. Playable languages: English.
