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Outdoor escape game
The Lost Gold of London
4.6Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 3 km London App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
All roads lead to Rome. But roads work both ways. Augustus knew that better than anyone. While the world was busy marching toward Rome, he was quietly moving his most dangerous secrets out. He needed a place to hide the Imperial Regalia and he chose this city to keep them safe.
This wasn't some random choice; it was a calculated move. He left the location with one man, who encoded the map across landmarks using symbols carved into the city's oldest stones. Those marks are still there, hiding in plain sight while you grab your morning coffee or walk to work.
You receive the first clue from a source who refuses to identify themselves. The greatest personal treasury ever assembled is waiting for someone with the right eyes to find it. Are you ready to claim what Augustus left behind?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples, friends and families with older children or teens who enjoy Roman history will spend about two hours decoding symbols across 3 km of old London, from the Royal Exchange past the London Mithraeum, St Mary-le-Bow and the Roman Amphitheatre Site to the Bank of England. It works as a treasure hunt for visitors and locals alike. If you want a live guide to quiz on Roman London, or cannot walk for two hours, pick something shorter.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🏛️ Decipher Ancient Secrets – Solve puzzles hidden in the city's oldest architecture and see familiar streets in a whole new light.
🏃 Race Against History & Outsmart the Past – Follow a 2,000-year-old trail and test your skills against a mystery that has remained unsolved for centuries.
🏺 Recover the Lost Treasure – Step into an action-adventure story where the stakes are as high as the Roman Empire itself.
👥 The Ultimate Crew Challenge – Grab your smartest friends for a competitive mission that turns the city into your personal playground.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
The real-world playing space
London
A · Start
5-6 Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LT, UK
B · Finish
16 Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LT, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Choose device access above to see your total
- Escape room
- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the treasure hunt start and finish?
It starts at the Royal Exchange and is a loop, so you end back where you began, with the final stop at Paul Julius Reuter. In between you pass 14 stops, including George Peabody, the Duke of Wellington statue, the London Mithraeum, St Mary-le-Bow and the Bank of England.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Most players take about two hours, including the walking and the puzzles. The route covers around 3 km through the old centre of London, from the Royal Exchange via the Roman Amphitheatre Site and several historic churches before looping back.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the route. You follow the story of Augustus and the hidden Imperial Regalia together, reading the clues and solving the symbol puzzles at each stop as a team.
Is it suitable for children?
It suits older children and teens best. The story follows Augustus hiding the Imperial Regalia, and the puzzles ask you to spot and decode symbols in the landmarks around you. With about two hours on foot, younger children may find the length tiring.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking of a time slot is needed. It is self-guided on your phone, so you start whenever you like, with no group to join and no guide to meet. You can pause along the way, stop for a coffee and continue later.
Is The Lost Gold of London self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you, pause and continue at your own pace.
Where does The Lost Gold of London start and finish?
It starts at at 5–6 Royal Exchange and finishes at near 16 Royal Exchange. The route is approximately 3 km and includes 15 location-based puzzles.
How many tickets does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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Story context
A fictional Roman treasure hidden in modern London
Augustus hiding the Imperial Regalia in London and the encoded map belong to the quest’s fictional treasure story. The outdoor route uses real landmarks and old stones around the Royal Exchange as the setting for its clues. Playable languages: English.
