Shakespeare’s London: The Secret Society
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 15 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: The George Inn, 2 St Thomas St, London SE1 9RS, UK
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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Places you will visit
15
It will take you
62-92 mins
You will walk
4730 steps
Total distance
3.6 km
Route you will explore
Starting point The George Inn
2 St Thomas St, London SE1 9RS, UKFinish point Saint Mary Aldermanbury Garden
Love Ln, London EC2P 2NQ, UKAbout this quest
Explore the streets and buildings of Southwark and learn what it looked like during his time. Each clue unveils a story about the famous playwright, places he worked, pubs where he drank, venues where he performed and much, much more.
Highlights
Be shocked by tales of bull and bear-baiting pits and other bloodsports
Explore London’s theatreland of the 16th and 17th centuries
Learn about the legacy that William Shakespeare left behind
The mission: Your story in London
However, just as you’re knee deep in organisation and trying to finish the script… an exotic colleague from a very secret society you joined long ago turns up in your life with a problem that could put you in great danger!
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
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.
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
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
Questo
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 |
