Follow a time‑travel storyline through the City of London, solving 15 location-based puzzles from St Katharine Docks to the Monument. This mobile-driven walking game blends local history with hands-on challenges and is suitable for families and casual explorers.
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You step out of the present and into a London that remembers its dead: cobbled alleys, the hush at the City’s edge and the Thames pulling close like a watchful neighbor. The tour begins at St Katharine Docks, where your first clue arrives on your phone and a 17th-century plague doctor’s plea sets you moving through lanes that still carry echoes of 1665.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires walking 2–3 miles on paved city streets and short stair sections.
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History
The Great Plague of 1665 killed a large portion of London’s population; the Monument commemorates the Great Fire of 1666, which reshaped the City’s streets and building regulations.
Conservation
Stick to paths and avoid touching carved masonry; small-group, low-impact visits help preserve fragile church ruins and historic plaques.
Reserve your spot on the London: The Great Plague Time Travel Walking Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
This experience is delivered via mobile access codes and puzzles — bring a fully charged phone and a power bank if you have one.
Wear sturdy shoes
The route is mostly flat but uses uneven historic paving and short staircases — comfortable walking shoes help maintain pace and focus.
Use public transport
Start at St Katharine Docks where Tube and bus links are nearby; avoid driving into the City to save time and parking stress.
Time your walk
Choose late morning or early afternoon to avoid commuter crowds and to have sites like St Dunstan’s garden quieter for clues and photos.
Smartphone with data and charged battery
Required to receive clues, unlock puzzles, and follow the time-travel storyline.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protects your feet on historic paving and keeps you moving through the route.
Light waterproof layer
London weather changes quickly; a packable rain layer keeps you comfortable during sudden showers.
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Power bank
Keeps your phone charged for navigation and to complete all puzzle challenges.