Shakespeare’s London: The Secret Society
4.315 Reviews93 people have played this questExplore 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.
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Places you will visit
15
It will take you
62-92 mins
You will walk
4340 steps
Total distance
3.3 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to The George Inn whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 15 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Saint Mary Aldermanbury Garden and see where you land on the London leaderboard.
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
Ratings and Reviews
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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!
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Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Frequently asked questions
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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–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
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–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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Literary context
Shakespearean London inside a fictional secret society
The route draws on real places and themes connected with Shakespearean London. The secret society and the role you play belong to the quest’s original fictional mystery rather than a claim about established history. Playable languages: English.
