THE UK · SELF-GUIDED APP GAMES IN THE UK
The good self-guided app games in the UK give up their weekend slots first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Solve 16 clues across Leeds on a flexible Houdini mystery walk with local stories, historic sights, pubs, and a dramatic final reveal.
“My in-laws bought me this as a Christmas present and we absolutely loved it. Such a brilliant idea and a great way to see the city. The puzzles are challenging but not too difficult making it a fun day out.”
Explore Liverpool’s ghostly side with a $7.22 self-guided smartphone game covering 12 puzzles, historic landmarks, and Beatles lore.
“I was really looking forward to this and it was a good way to spend some time in Liverpool and I got to see parts of the city I might not have seen. However I thought it would be more exciting”
Solve secret-society puzzles while exploring Cambridge colleges, clocks, and churches on a flexible, family-friendly smartphone walk.
“Fun but some of the clues aren’t there such as a statue was missing and many places shut due to COVID 😔 so some of the places like Kings College and other grounds could only be viewed from outside.”
Solve royal clues across Westminster and St James’s on this flexible two-hour London phone quest, ending at Buckingham Palace for $6.01.
“Not being able to start the experiment as the map pin was in an inaccessible location! Wouldn't load onto more than one phone.”
Explore Covent Garden, Cecil Court, Trafalgar Square, and Cleopatra’s Needle through a flexible app-led scavenger hunt for $13.29.
“We love the Explorial app and would recommend it for any city where there is a self guided tour. The convent garden version was so fun. We always see things we would miss even on other tours. It is cost effective and super informative. It takes about 2 hrs.”
Follow Dickens through London with a flexible Questo puzzle tour linking literary landmarks, historic pubs, churches, and City streets.
“Great concept and a very enjoyable day, went at our own pace and stopped at several pubs! Lovely sunny day and in the heart of the City all was beautiful & quiet. Very atmospheric and clues were not too easy but also not too difficult! Loved 🥰 looking for the Man in Black!”
Solve clues around Westminster on a flexible London walking game covering 10+ sights, 4.4 km, and two hours at your own pace.
“It was a very enjoyable experience. I love puzzles, so this was right up my street. It was the right level of difficulty for an afternoon out. My friend and I had a blast. How come I never came across this activity before?I will definitely do it again.”
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