Cursed London: Awakening of the Beast
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 15 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Charing Cross, Charing Cross, London, UK
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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Places you will visit
15
It will take you
85-115 mins
You will walk
6830 steps
Total distance
5.2 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Charing Cross
Charing Cross, London, UKFinish point London Stone
111 Cannon St, London, UKAbout this quest
Time is running out. The city totters on the edge of the nether regions. Can you peel back layers of a centuries-old curse and save London from impending doom? Play between 08:00 and 18:00.
Highlights
Visit the millennia-old Egyptian monument on the bank of the Thames.
Find a ghost station on the London Underground. Observe the comings and goings of the Knights Templar at their own church. Uncover one of the homes of the 'Wickedest Man in the World.'
Visit St. Paul's Cathedral, ridden with occult symbology. Find the founding stone of London.
The mission: Your story in London
You have been hired by the Black Lighthouse, a secret organization working under MI5, to locate the broken wards and decipher the cause of London's impending collapse into the abyss.
Agent, save our souls!
Good to know before you play
- We recommend not playing at night
- No attractions ticket(s) required
- Play on weekdays during working hours to avoid large crowds
- Some checkpoints may contain temporary construction work
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
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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-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
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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-$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 |
