The Black Path : Search For The Missing Barrow Boy, London

Name: The Black Path : Search For The Missing Barrow Boy, London
Start: 2026-02-21
End: 2027-02-21
Location: Spitalfields Market

United Kingdom>London

The Black Path : Search For The Missing Barrow Boy, London

4.45 ReviewsVerified Reviews

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Spitalfields Market, Christ Church, Commercial St, London E1 6LY, UK

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

It will take you

104-134 mins

You will walk

5650 steps

Total distance

4.3 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Spitalfields Market

Christ Church, Commercial St, London E1 6LY, UK

Finish point St Augustine's Tower

St. Augustine's Tower, London E8 1HT, UK

About this quest

This game transports you back to the gritty East End of 1920s London. You'll meet stall holders, brewers, knocker-uppers, and various dodgy types in your quest to find a teenage market porter gone missing on East London's ancient thoroughfare, The Black Path.

This immersive puzzle tour will take you to historic locations including Spitalfields Market, Brick Lane, Columbia Road Flower Market, and the Hackney Empire, where you'll learn fascinating facts about the places you visit.

Highlights

Tread the path that Templars and shepherds alike have walked for centuries.
Find out what a cockney Pearly Queen knows.
Calm an angry lock-keeper on the Regent's Canal to uncover what is hidden there.
Meet flavourful characters whilst exploring the East End's famous markets, pubs, and parks.
And find out what a 'Knocker-Upper' is whilst you're at it!

The mission: Your story in London

London, 1921. You are in the East End for leisure, planning to take in its unvarnished charm. Your reputation as an investigator precedes you, however. Word has got around that you are in town, and the local folk know all about your particular knack for solving a mystery.

This morning, a note arrives at your lodgings from a market trader. His nephew, a porter, has gone missing, and he asks if you will meet him at Spitalfields Market.

So much for a leisurely stroll. Your curiosity is piqued.

Good to know before you play

This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
Fun to do as a couple
Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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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.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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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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Melanie Salisbury

08 Dec 2025

If you want to take a tour of East London’s markets, engage in gritty but fascinating stories of the past, then this interactive puzzle is for you. You will discover things that usually go unnoticed, learn about the architecture, and weave your way through ancient cobbled streets. A very enjoyable and educational historical adventure.

Philipp Beck

09 Sep 2025

wonderful streets and areas you would usually not automatically pass by

Rob Jordan

30 Aug 2025

A fantastic way to spend an afternoon if I do say so myself. The route goes through 3 amazing Street markets; Spitalfields Market, Columbia Road Market and Broadway Market. Brick lane is also a highlight. Loads of places along the way for a good coffee and a bite to eat. There is also a park near the end to take a tranquil break in. It finishes at Hackney Central so really useful for travelling on from. 👍