London Quest: Chasing Dickens Through Victorian London

London, England

1 hour (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Guided literary tours move at the group's pace, not yours. This self-guided Dickens scavenger hunt hands you the route through an app, so you start whenever you like and linger where you want. Follow a trail of puzzles and hidden messages between landmarks such as the Charles Dickens Museum and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, piecing together the story as you walk Victorian London's streets.

See a side to London beyond the usual tourist trail
Explore at a pace that works for you and your group
Decode puzzles and hidden messages inspired by Oliver Twist
Start anytime with no fixed meeting time or group to wait for

What's Included

Self-guided Dickens literary quest through London
Follow a mysterious Dickens lookalike from Clerkenwell to Fleet Street
Visit the Charles Dickens Museum, Fagin's Saffron Hill, and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
Decode hidden messages and literary puzzles inspired by Oliver Twist
Flexible scheduling, start anytime, best experienced during the day
One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience

Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

47 Doughty St, London WC1N 2LW, UK
Please use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the Questo app closely.

End point

145 Fleet St, London EC4A 2BU, UK

Operating hours

01/26/2021 - 08/30/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

Charles Dickens Museum (Pass By)

Vine Hill (Pass By)

The One Tun Pub & Rooms (Pass By)

Staple Inn (Pass By)

Lincoln's Inn Fields (Pass By)

Maughan Library (Pass By)

Dr. Johnson's House (Pass By)

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (Pass By)

Saint Peter's Italian Church (Pass By)

Royal College of Surgeons of England (Pass By)

Parohia Adormirea Maicii Domnului - Londra 15 (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 8 reviews

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Dickens walking tour

Dorothy_M, Jul 2026

Takes a few hours but I learned lots about Dickens and his life in London. I also got to see and appreciate bits of London that I wouldn't have experienced outside of the tour. The quest itself was fun and the challenges drew my attention to information that I hadn't paid attention to.

Charles Dickinson Experience

Tracy_C, Jul 2026

I paid for two tickets for this experience and was not able to access the Questo app without first paying $9.99. I did reach out to your chat for assistance but was only provided the link to the app and no explanation on how to apply the payment made to Viator. The experience was good after gaining access

Go find the man in black!

Tamara_Y, May 2022

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!