What do you, Indiana Jones, and a scientist have in common? That’s right, curiosity and a thirst for discovery. Solve a trail of riddles and unlock London's Kings Cross secrets.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
Experience
Highlights
- Go on a self-guided city discovery game using your mobile phone
- Feel the joy of solving riddles and unlocking stories, recommendations, and hidden gems
- Discover the urban art at the British Library
- Explore the Granary Square and Regent's Canal
- Admire the impressive architecture of Saint Pancras
Full description
Go on an interactive city discovery experience across London's Kings Cross. You will solve riddles using a web application in your mobile phone browser. You will discover spots in London that most locals don’t even know about. You will see the popular sights from a different angle, literally.
Your challenge will begin at King’s Cross Square on Euston Road, in front of King’s Cross Train Station. You will receive all the information that you will need for your adventure in an email. Solve 12 riddles. Each riddle takes you from one hidden location to the next. You will unlock local recommendations and fun facts, as well as the history of the city. This game is developed by a local Londoner, Jennifer, who is passionate about travel and sharing local stories.
Dive into the hidden gems and stories of London’s King’s Cros. You will explore hidden courtyards and gardens, fascinating architecture, striking sculptures, and a very colorful past. Discover how this area has continuously transformed itself and why it has always been one of the most exciting postcodes in London.
Includes
- The link to the web application via email
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
In front of King’s Cross Train Station in King’s Cross Square on Euston Road.
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Know before you go
- The tour is available in English only
- This is a self-guided tour with no tour guide and no one will meet you at the starting location
- You will receive all the information that you will need for your adventure in an email
- Every riddle is made up of cryptic directions and a question and you can try to answer as many times as you like and if you are stuck, you can ask for a hint or you can skip a riddle
- The game is played on the browser of your mobile phone and you will need 2MB of data (there are no downloads)