Central London Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

London, England
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesNorwegian, German, Hindi, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Greek, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Czech, Ukrainian, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Danish, Romanian, Dutch, Turkish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

London Central is the version of the city every guidebook promises — the riddles show you what lies just beyond the obvious.

This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through London on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.

• Navigate clues to Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the Palace of Westminster — the monuments of a kingdom, seen on your own terms
• Move through central London at your own pace, no tour group required
• Suits first-time visitors, returning explorers, and every group in between

Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.
Around 2 hours - any group size.

The guards won't break formation for you — but the riddles make it worthwhile anyway.

What's included

  • Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
  • Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
  • Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
  • Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
  • Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
  • Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
  • Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
  • Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
  • This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience

What to expect

Starting at London SE1 7PB, UK, open the Explorial app and enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message. From the South Bank the riddles guide you toward the most famous collection of buildings in the English-speaking world.

Your first landmark is Buckingham Palace, the working royal residence whose changing of the guard, flag protocols, and railinged forecourt have been the backdrop to British royal history since 1837.

From there the app guides you to Big Ben — strictly speaking the name of the great bell inside the Elizabeth Tower — whose chimes have marked the hours above Westminster since 1859 and whose silhouette is recognised on every continent.

The route then brings you to the Palace of Westminster, the Gothic Revival home of the British Parliament rebuilt after the 1834 fire, whose riverside facade and Victoria Tower make it one of the great buildings of the 19th century.

Around 2 hours on foot, depending on pace. Central London is best walked with time to stop and look properly at everything the riddles bring you to.

  1. Big Ben
  2. Palace of Westminster
  3. Buckingham Palace

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.

*** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.

*** Download the Explorial app for free.

*** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.

End point

Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.

*** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.

*** Download the Explorial app for free.

*** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
  • Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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