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City exploration game
Plague of London: The Doctor’s Last Hope
4.45Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 87 min 2.8 km London App-guided
Play in
EnglishFrench
The experience
About this quest
London is calling, and it’s a matter of life and death. In London’s Great Plague quest, you meet Dr. Hodges—catapulted from 1665 to the present day, searching for a cure to a devastating disease that’s wiping out his people. Confused by the modern world, he needs a guide… and that guide is you.
Step into a thrilling mix of past and present as you follow clues through London’s oldest streets, uncovering real stories of plague, survival, and hope. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a gripping, puzzle-filled journey through time.
Perfect for families and friends, this quest invites you to move, solve, and explore together—turning history into unforgettable memories. Lace up your boots and meet your ghostly companion. London’s secrets are waiting, and time is running out.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Dark-history fans and Pepys readers help a doctor from 1665 find a plague cure, solving puzzles at the Monument, Leadenhall Market, St Olave's Church and more. Couples, friends and families with school-age children spend around 90 minutes walking 2.8 km through the old City's lanes. Anyone whose youngest would be upset by plague deaths and a stop named Hung Drawn & Quartered should choose a gentler theme.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Discover details about the deadliest pandemic that London has suffered.
Get to know the amazing story of the courageous Nathaniel Hodges.
Learn about the crazy remedies that Londoners used to try to avoid getting infected.
Explore the ruined churches and ghastly churchyards still standing among the modern office buildings.
Visit London's most astonishing market hidden in the financial area.
Find out which is the City’s smallest statue.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.45 / 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
TOWER BRIDGE HOUSE, 2 St Katharine's Way, St Katharine's & Wapping, London E1W 1AA, UK
B · Finish
Fish St Hill, London EC3R 8AH, 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 there a self-guided plague walking tour in London?
Yes. This walk follows Dr. Hodges, a doctor pulled from 1665 into the present day, through the old City of London. You solve puzzles at stops such as the Monument to the Great Fire, Leadenhall Market and St Olave's Church, and hear real stories of plague, survival and hope. There is no guide and no fixed start time.
Where can you see a plague doctor in London on this walk?
One stop on the route is a Plague Doctor Carving in the City, and the whole story is led by Dr. Hodges, a plague doctor searching for a cure. Nearby stops tie into the same era, including St Olave's Church and a bust of Samuel Pepys.
Where does the walk start and how long does it take?
It starts and finishes at St Katharine Docks Marina, so you end where you began. The route covers about 2.8 km and takes around 90 minutes of walking and puzzle solving, a little longer if you linger. It is best played during the day.
Is it suitable for children?
It is recommended for families and works best for school-age children who enjoy puzzles and can walk 2.8 km. The story deals with a deadly disease and one stop is named Hung Drawn & Quartered, so think about whether the theme suits younger or sensitive children.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No time slot is needed. You start whenever you like on your phone, pause for a pub or coffee stop and continue later. One ticket covers your whole group, playing on up to the number of devices stated for the quest.
Is the Plague of London 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 Plague of London quest start and finish?
It starts at St Katharine Docks Marina and finishes at the Monument to the Great Fire of London. The route is approximately 2.8 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.
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Historical context
Dr Nathaniel Hodges and London’s plague year
Nathaniel Hodges was a physician who remained in London during the Great Plague of 1665 and later recorded his observations. Questo turns that historical setting into a fictional time-travel mission while the route reveals surviving churches, streets and stories. Playable languages: English, French.
