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City exploration game
Chasing the Beat: A Rock’n’Roll Quest Through London
4.49Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 70 min 2.1 km London App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
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?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting and ending at Palladium House, this 2.1 km Soho loop passes Denmark Street, Trident Sound Studios, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and the Bag O'Nails while you follow a band's cryptic audition clues. Rock and music history fans, especially groups of friends, get around 70 minutes of riddles where music history was made. If you would rather question a live guide about the bands, choose a guided tour instead.
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
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.49 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
London
A · Start
2-4 Argyll St, West End, London W1F 7TB, UK
B · Finish
5 Denmark St, West End, London WC2H 8LP, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Iconic London Taxi.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Iconic London Taxi
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a self-guided rock and roll walking tour in London?
Yes. This quest runs on your phone and leads you around Soho's music landmarks, including Denmark Street, Soho Square Gardens, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Trident Sound Studios and the Bag O'Nails. At each stop the app tells the story of the place and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you.
What is the story behind Chasing the Beat?
Your favourite band, Gluckspeck, needs a new bass player and has picked an unusual way to find one. After a cryptic phone call you follow clues and riddles through the heart of Soho, visiting spots where music history was made, as part of your audition.
Where does the quest start and how long does it take?
It starts at Palladium House and loops back there at the end, so you finish where you began. The route covers about 2.1 km and takes a little over an hour, though you can go at your own pace and linger at the stops that interest you most.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated. There is no time slot to book and no guide to meet, so you can start whenever suits you. You can also pause partway through and continue later.
Is the Chasing the Beat rock quest self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you, pause and continue at your own pace.
Where does the Chasing the Beat rock quest start and finish?
It starts at Argyll Street in the West End and finishes at Denmark Street, London’s Tin Pan Alley. The route is approximately 2.1 km and includes 14 location-based puzzles.
How many tickets does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What languages is the Chasing the Beat rock quest available in?
the Chasing the Beat rock quest is currently available to play in English.
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London music history
From Soho stages to Denmark Street
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.
