Southwark Pirates: Adventure Walking Tour & Escape Game in London
4.64158 Reviews415 people have played this questAhoy, 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.
How many are playing?
Unlock · £10.99Staying a few days in London? All 15 London quests for £34.99 · pays for itself by quest #4. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
15
It will take you
90-120 mins
You will walk
5650 steps
Total distance
4.3 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to The Ferryman's Seat 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 Tower Bridge and see where you land on the London leaderboard.
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!
Ratings and Reviews
158 ratings
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Made by Tour Londres
Tour Londres created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
The mission: Your story in London
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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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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.
