The 10 Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals in London, England

Immerse yourself in historic sights and obscure quirks as you solve riddles and progress on your treasure hunt style adventure. Once your tale starts you’ll unravel cryptic clues to unlock the hidden path to a location within walking distance. Decode the clue and search nearby to find the answer. All on your mobile phone. --"Had a great time on the City of London walk. Visited a few places we didn't know existed and had a very nice lunch at one of the recommended pubs - so nice we took a bit too long and our time wasn't that good! Will definitely try another walk." --"We had a great time, seeing some interesting hidden gems and generally 'observing' more than you normally do! Never knew there was a Roman Amphitheatre in London!" --"Really fun day out discovering hidden gems of the city of London. Great clues, lots of fun trying to figure them out. 100% would recommend for anyone who wants to see the lesser known side of London."

Inclusions: A trail of riddles sent to your phone; solve each clue to unlock the path, adventure across the city and discover the hidden sights. Choose either the Telegram App (Recommended) or standard Text Messages (SMS)

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the pub/bar breaks), Food and drinks (available to purchase at the pub/bar breaks), Drinks (available to purchase at the pub/bar breaks)

All our tours have been made Covid secure and are carried out in daily sanitised vehicles. We have personal protective equipment (PPE) such as antibacterials, face coverings and disposable gloves.  Our staff carry out a daily health check with temperature checks. The venues have sanitising stations and respect UK government rules on social distancing and safe travel. Visit the world's oldest and largest continuously occupied castle and residence to HM Queen Elizabeth II. See the State Apartments used for official state events and wonder at St George's Chapel one of the finest examples of English Gothic architecture where Prince Harry married Meghan Markle. To avoid overcrowding guiding is not permitted in most parts of the castle but we will provide you with a complimentary audioguide so you can visit the State Apartments and St George's Chapel at your own leisure and pace and meet your guide again after. A royal day out!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Gratuities. (We suggest a tip of approximately 10% of the tour cost for outstanding service).

Immerse yourself in historic sights and obscure quirks as you solve riddles and progress on your treasure hunt style adventure. Once your tale starts you’ll unravel cryptic clues to unlock the hidden path to a location within walking distance. Decode the clue and search nearby to find the answer. All on your mobile phone. --"We loved seeing hidden london, the parks and buildings. Education for a cockney! Great day out." --"This was great fun for a sunny day out! Right mix of hard and difficult questions and a good walk too :)" --"Would recommend for anyone who wants to see the famous London attractions, along with some amazing off the beat spots." --"Absolutely brilliant fun and so informative away from the crowds.Seeing about 200 youths cycling by on a quietish road pulling wheelies was amazing." --"Thank you so much it was great to be honest!" --"We saw a lot of places we would have never found without the game and places we didn’t know."

Inclusions: A treasure hunt-style experience, Optional breaks in cafes/pubs, Race the clock to beat other teams, or take as long as you like!

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Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Digital Copies of your scavenger hunt photos, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

BucketRace provides Scavenger Hunts with a Twist. We're known for our unique tasks and challenges, our flexibility and our creative tenacity, which allows us to work anything you can think of into our games. If you can think it, we can build it.

Inclusions: A bespoke list of tasks and challenges, A bottle of champagne for 1st place, Trophies, Photo and video presentation

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All trails created by Killer Trails are self-guided walking tours. This means you can conquer them at your own pace, taking as many detours & pit-stops as you desire. We’ve investigated all the highlights the West End has to offer which have been carefully crafted into this trail, so there’s plenty of selfie opportunities along the way. Simply download & print the trail onto A4 paper & you’re ready to go. No access to a printer? No worries. You can also follow the trail using a smartphone. Our Murder Mystery style treasure hunts are ideal for a thrilling day out with family, friends, spouses, or colleagues. Highly addictive for adults & the whole family, you’ll be gutted you didn’t find out about us sooner. Our trails work best for small groups of two to six people. Purchasing & printing just one copy of the trail is needed per group. NOTE: Using this booking system, you have to book a specific date. However, as this is a self-guided tour, you can of course do whenever you like.

Inclusions: Instantly downloadable trail (PDF), Certificate and a voucher (once you've solved the case)!

Exclusions: Transport, Guide

Turn the buzzing streets of London's West End into the world's largest escape room with this self-guided treasure hunt adventure! Return to the Golden Age of 1920s London, discover true stories of its most notorious characters, and solve a range of clues as you unravel this historic mystery and discover the true identity of the actress behind the crime! The story: Molly May’s big opening night ended in disaster when she broke her leg falling down the theatre stairs in front of waiting fans and paparazzi, insisting that she had been pushed. Was she the victim of a bitter love rival? Was she betrayed by a jealous co-star? Or did she simply stumble? This activity book leads you through the heart of London's 'Theatreland', as you trace the life and work of 1920's actress 'Molly May' on the hunt for the culprit of this notorious showbiz mystery. On your journey you will discover the West End's most iconic sights, most legendary characters & events, and visit its most atmospheric pubs.

Inclusions: 40-page activity booklet (containing maps, clues, historical stories)

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Guide

Help Special Agent Damburger to find the stolen ring of the Duchess of Mayfair. Your urban adventure will take place in Mayfair. Equipped with your special agent's kit (map, UV lights and other gadgets), you will have to solve puzzles and to open hidden safe in order to track the thief and find the stolen ring. You will have one hour to complete your quest. Only if you need it, clues and hints will be provided by walkie-talkies...

Inclusions: All equipement required for the game

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Help Special Agent Damburger to find the stolen personal diary of the Queen. Your urban adventure will take place around Buckingham Palace. Equipped with your special agent's kit (maps, gun, laser...), you will have to solve puzzles and to open hidden safe in order to track the thief and find the Queen's personal diary. You will have one hour to complete your quest. Only if you need it, clues and hints will be provided by walkie-talkies...

Inclusions: All gadgets required to achieve the quest

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Calling all adventurers! Immerse your team in a historic hunt around London's oldest landmarks. Discover the moments that shaped London, from William the Conqueror to the Great Fire of London!

Inclusions: 2 hour treasure hunt

Exclusions: Food and Drink, Text messages sent by players (charged at your network rate)