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Discover the brilliance and mystery of Oxford in this exciting walking tour and escape game. Wander through the city’s most stunning buildings and delve into the legacy of the brilliant minds who studied here—like Albert Einstein, Dorothy Hodgkin, Lewis Carroll, J.R.R. Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis

Visit the gardens that inspired Alice in Wonderland, the pubs where literary legends shared ideas, and the library where Harry Potter came to life. Along the way, uncover hidden spots like where Oscar Wilde threw legendary parties and the secret pub where Bill Clinton allegedly "did not inhale."

In this thrilling quest, you are a brilliant former Oxford professor returning to solve the mystery of your late research partner, Yemi, who was murdered after you invented a revolutionary jet engine powered by water. 

The oil companies didn’t want your invention to see the light of day, and now you must travel around Oxford to find the hidden prototype before it’s lost forever. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and puzzle solvers, this self-guided tour lets you explore Oxford’s rich heritage while unraveling a captivating mystery.

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Plaatsen die je zult bezoeken

12

Het zal je brengen

71-101 mins

Je zult lopen

5120 stappen

Totale afstand

3.9 km

Wat je echt gaat doen

  1. Download de Questo-app en ontgrendel de quest. Loop naar The Eagle and Child pub, St Giles’ Street wanneer je wilt · geen gids, geen groep, geen tijdslot.

  2. Los 12 raadsels op die verstopt zitten in de straten om je heen. Elk opgelost raadsel ontgrendelt de volgende locatie.

  3. Eindig bij Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum en zie waar je landt op het klassement van Oxford, UK.

Hoogtepunten

  • See Oxford’s oldest and most spectacular buildings and discover more about the brilliant minds that have lived and studied there

  • Discover where Albert Einstein’s genius equations are captured forever on a chalkboard, and where Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dorothy Hodgkin made her greatest breakthroughs

  • See the exotic gardens that inspired Lewis Carroll to write Alice in Wonderland and the pub where J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis discussed Lord of the Rings and Narnia over a beer (or five)

  • Visit the beautiful, centuries-old library where Harry Potter was filmed

  • Find the secret spot where Oscar Wilde supposedly threw legendary parties after being kicked out of his college, and the hidden pub where Bill Clinton allegedly ‘did not inhale’

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Barry

20 Aug 2026
It was really cool. Got to see a lot of Oxford that I probably would have missed

Jacob

01 Aug 2026
Solid

Dragon

23 Jul 2026

Walter Picco

27 Jun 2026
locations

Michele Burdett

09 Mar 2026
loved it! learnt about different ones who's lived, schooled snd worked in Oxford. just wished I'd had time to wander the park at the end.

Een bericht van Alice Harman

“Hi! I love history, puzzles and a great story so creating games for Questo is really good fun :) I've recently moved from Oxford (where my first game is based) to the Nottingham area. Watch this space for more games...”

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De missie: Jouw verhaal in Oxford, UK

You play the role of a brilliant former Oxford professor.

Seven years ago, you and your research partner Yemi invented a jet engine that runs on water. Incredible! Well, the oil companies didn’t think so…

A week later, your partner was dead and you were fleeing the country in disguise. But the world needs your invention more than ever, so now you’re back. Travel around town and try to work out where your partner hid your prototype engine before she was killed.

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

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Flexibiliteit

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Vaste tijden, geen pauzeren

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Start, pauzeer en hervat wanneer je wilt

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Groepen van tot 30 vreemden

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Privé-ervaring alleen voor jouw groep

Prijs

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$30–$60 (€23–€50) per persoon

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Transparante prijzen vóór het afrekenen

Beschikbaarheid

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Vooraf boeken vereist

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Directe toegang 24/7/365

Ervaring

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Passief luisteren naar een gids

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Discover the brilliance and mystery of Oxford in this exciting walking tour and escape game . Wander through the city’s most stunning buildings and delve into the legacy of the brilliant minds who studied here—like Albert Einstein , Dorothy Hodgkin , Lewis Carroll , J.R.R. Tolkien , and C.S. Lewis . Visit the gardens that inspired Alice in Wonderland , the pubs where literary legends shared ideas, and the library where Harry Potter came to life. Along the way, uncover hidden spots like where Oscar Wilde threw legendary parties and the secret pub where Bill Clinton allegedly "did not inhale." In this thrilling quest, you are a brilliant former Oxford professor returning to solve the mystery of your late research partner, Yemi , who was murdered after you invented a revolutionary jet engine powered by water. The oil companies didn’t want your invention to see the light of day, and now you must travel around Oxford to find the hidden prototype before it’s lost forever. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and puzzle solvers, this self-guided tour lets you explore Oxford’s rich heritage while unraveling a captivating mystery.

See Oxford’s oldest and most spectacular buildings and discover more about the brilliant minds that have lived and studied there Discover where Albert Einstein’s genius equations are captured forever on a chalkboard, and where Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dorothy Hodgkin made her greatest breakthroughs See the exotic gardens that inspired Lewis Carroll to write Alice in Wonderland and the pub where J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis discussed Lord of the Rings and Narnia over a beer (or five) Visit the beautiful, centuries-old library where Harry Potter was filmed Find the secret spot where Oscar Wilde supposedly threw legendary parties after being kicked out of his college, and the hidden pub where Bill Clinton allegedly ‘did not inhale’

Start: The Eagle and Child pub, St Giles’ Street. Finish: Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum. 12 challenges included.

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