Southwark Pirates: Adventure Walking Tour & Escape Game in London
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.
per player · one-time · yours forever
An evening of adventure for less than two coffees
Each player races on their own phone.
Full refund until you start playing · 15 stops · 2 hrs · 4.3 km
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Places you will visit
15
It will take you
90-120 mins
You will walk
5650 steps
Total distance
4.3 km
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!
Bring your crew
Race to the finish.
Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.
Adventure
Your pace, no timer
Escape
Beat the clock
Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.
Final leaderboard
The mission: Your story in London
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.
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
Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.
Ratings and Reviews
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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 |
