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City exploration game
Southwark Pirates: Adventure Walking Tour & Escape Game in London
4.64Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 105 min 4.3 km London App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Ahoy, adventurer! Southwark’s streets hold more than secrets—they echo with the footsteps of pirates long thought lost to legend. You are Etta Redlocks, the once-feared Pirate Queen, returned from a 300-year slumber to claim revenge and recover the cursed treasure that stole your soul.
In this thrilling real-world quest across London’s Southwark, you’ll follow cryptic clues, solve puzzles hidden in plain sight, and walk the path of vengeance through alleys, bridges, and riverside haunts.
Perfect for families and fearless friends, this is a walking adventure packed with mystery, movement, and memories. Whether you're chasing treasure or justice, Southwark awaits—just mind the rum and the ghosts of your past.
Grab your crew. The hunt is on.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Navigate your way to historic pirate taverns and the famous Borough Market.
Discover Southwark’s urban treasures of hidden wharfs, forgotten cemeteries, ruined palaces and abandoned hospitals.
Explore the sinful pirate paradise area of Liberty of the Clink - and hear of the Bishop who ruled it!
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.64 / 5
158 player ratings
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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
London SE1 9DS, UK
B · Finish
48 Shad Thames, London SE1 2AA, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Tour Londres.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Tour Londres
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.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is the Southwark Pirates 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 Southwark Pirates quest start and finish?
It starts at the Ferryman’s Seat near Borough Market and finishes at Tower Bridge at Shad Thames. The route is approximately 4.3 km and includes 15 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 Southwark Pirates quest available in?
the Southwark Pirates quest is currently available to play in English.
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Southwark story
Pirate fiction across a real riverside neighborhood
Etta Redlocks and the cursed treasure belong to a fictional pirate adventure. The route itself crosses real Southwark history, including old taverns, wharfs, Borough Market and the riverside approach to Tower Bridge. Playable languages: English.
