Chasing the Beat: A Rock’n’Roll Quest Through London
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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
Welcome to London, where the streets pulse with the echoes of rock legends and your bass guitar might just be your ticket to glory. Your favorite band, Gluckspeck, is looking for a new bass player - and they’ve chosen a very peculiar way to find one.
After one cryptic phone call, you’re thrown into a wild chase through the heart of the city, solving riddles, following clues, and uncovering hidden spots where music history was made.
This quest isn’t just a game - it’s a rhythm-fueled walk through iconic locations, a bonding adventure with friends, and a real-world mystery waiting to be played. Are you ready to chase the beat?
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Take a walk through Soho and find out why it’s called the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll
Visit the hotel where you can dine in John Lennon’s old jail cell
Discover London’s own Tin Pan Alley, named after its twin sister in New York
Uncover the truth about the mysterious Soho Noses
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Your walk, at a glance
London
2-4 Argyll St, West End, London W1F 7TB, UK
5 Denmark St, West End, London WC2H 8LP, 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
- 2.1 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 70 min
- Languages
- EN
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The people behind the adventure
Created by Iconic London Taxi.
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The fictional Gluckspeck audition leads through real places connected with Soho’s music history and Denmark Street, long associated with London’s songwriters, publishers and instrument shops. Playable languages: English.