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Chasing Dickens: A Writer’s Journey Through London

You came to London to write—but the words won’t come, and the nights grow longer. Then one evening, wandering through foggy streets in search of clarity, you see him: a man in a black top hat, with an intensity in his eyes that stops you cold. He looks just like Charles Dickens. You know it can’t be, but something about him feels real… important.

In this atmospheric walking quest, you’ll follow the figure through the streets that once inspired Dickens himself. Solve puzzles, uncover literary clues, and explore hidden corners of London’s Victorian past.

Perfect for curious minds, history lovers, and creative souls, this real-world adventure blends story, movement, and memory-making. Will this journey unlock the writer within—or lead you somewhere even more unexpected?

⚡ Direct🛡 Geld terug⏱ 1 u🧩 12 puzzels
🌐 Speel in 🇬🇧 English
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An evening of adventure for less than two coffees

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1

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Full refund until you start playing · 12 stops · 1 hrs · 3.5 km

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Plaatsen die je zult bezoeken

12

Het zal je brengen

48-78 mins

Je zult lopen

4600 stappen

Totale afstand

3.5 km

Hoogtepunten

  • Learn about Dickens’s extraordinary life, from child labourer to celebrated writer.

  • Explore the once brutal and crime-ridden streets of Clerkenwell and the stately legal district of Holborn where Dickens studied and worked.

  • Discover the darkened bars and inns where lawyers once jostled with scoundrels and Dickens met the colourful characters that would crowd his novels.

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.

Invite your whole crew — 2 friends or 200, split into teams.

Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.

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De missie: Jouw verhaal in London

You are an aspiring writer in London. 

Since you have been here, you haven’t been able to write or sleep. You go for a walk to calm your mind and see an intense young man in a black top hat and coat. 

He resembles Charles Dickens, the famous Victorian writer who first inspired you to write. You know Dickens is long dead, but you become convinced that this man holds the key to breaking your spell of writer’s block. You decide to follow him.

Handig om te weten voor je speelt

  • Best during the day
  • Kid friendly
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families

Tips & aanbevelingen

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Draag comfortabele schoenen

Je loopt door de stad, dus comfortabel schoeisel is essentieel om van de ervaring te genieten.

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Laad je telefoon op

Zorg dat je smartphone minstens 60% opgeladen is. De quest draait in de Questo-app en je gebruikt hem de hele tijd.

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Check het weer

Dit is een buitenactiviteit. Neem een paraplu of zonnebrand mee afhankelijk van de weersverwachting.

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Neem een camera mee

Je ontdekt fotogenieke plekken en verborgen pareltjes, ideaal voor herinneringen.

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Blijf gehydrateerd

Neem water mee, vooral bij warm weer of langere quests.

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Speel met vrienden

Je kunt solo spelen, maar quests zijn leuker met vrienden of familie. Eén ticket geldt voor een groep.

Beoordelingen en recensies

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65 ratings

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4 Sterren
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3 Sterren
6%
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Lei

29 Jun 2026

Phil Race

04 May 2026
lovely balance of history and clues

Alban

07 Mar 2026

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14 Feb 2026

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08 Dec 2025

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Annemarie Lopez

Annemarie Lopez is a writer, cultural journalist, digital storyteller and editor based in London.

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