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City exploration game
Elle Silver & the Merchant Explorer: St Paul's and Temple, London
4.27Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 88 min 3.8 km London App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Experience an adventure through the streets of London between two of the most iconic London landmarks - The British Museum and St Paul's Cathedral.
In a fictional story, you will explore many famous buildings of London, including Lincoln's Inn Chapel, Middle Temple, St Paul's Cathedral and St Bride's Church, solving clues left in a centuries old notebook.
The story is family friendly and there are a variety of puzzles but this questo is ranked as our hardest level of difficulty and some puzzles are challenging. All have hints to help and we expect most solvers to need some!
Our Questos in Richmond Park (The Princess and the Publican), Twickenham (Start Me Up) and Oxford St and Soho (Explore Monopoly) are of moderate difficulty if you are looking for a slightly easier challenge.
In a fictional story, you will explore many famous buildings of London, including Lincoln's Inn Chapel, Middle Temple, St Paul's Cathedral and St Bride's Church, solving clues left in a centuries old notebook.
The story is family friendly and there are a variety of puzzles but this questo is ranked as our hardest level of difficulty and some puzzles are challenging. All have hints to help and we expect most solvers to need some!
Our Questos in Richmond Park (The Princess and the Publican), Twickenham (Start Me Up) and Oxford St and Soho (Explore Monopoly) are of moderate difficulty if you are looking for a slightly easier challenge.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and experienced puzzle solvers wanting a real test will enjoy this 3.8 km walk from the British Museum past Lincoln's Inn, Middle Temple and Temple Church to St Paul's and Paternoster Square, solving clues from a centuries old notebook. History lovers get the Inns of Court and St Bride's too. Anyone wanting easy puzzles for young children should pick a lighter quest, as this one is rated hardest.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Enjoy a stunning walk from the British Museum, through the beauty of Lincoln's Inn Fields, the history of Temple and many of the iconic churches and buildings of London.
Solve word and picture puzzles to uncover the story of Elle Silver and decode an ancient treasure map.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.27 / 5
11 player ratings
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
London
A · Start
52 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3BA, UK
B · Finish
Paternoster Sq., Paternoster Row, London EC4M 7LS, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Wollock Games.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Wollock Games
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Fun to do as a couple
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the British Museum and finishes at Paternoster Square, so it is not a loop. In between you pass Bloomsbury Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields and Chapel, St Clement Danes, Middle Temple, Temple Church, St Bride's, St Martin within Ludgate, St Paul's and Temple Bar.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take just over two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 3.8 km through Bloomsbury, legal London around the Inns of Court and on to St Paul's, and you can go at your own pace.
How hard are the puzzles, and is it suitable for children?
The story is family friendly, but this quest is ranked at the hardest difficulty level and some puzzles are genuinely challenging. Hints are available for every puzzle. It suits older children and teenagers who enjoy tricky clues better than young children.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the same walk, so friends or a couple can work through the clues side by side and share the story as you move from stop to stop.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking or fixed time is needed. You start whenever you like from the British Museum, with no group to join and no guide. You can pause the quest, stop for a break, and continue later from where you left off.
Is Elle Silver and the Merchant Explorer self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you, pause and continue at your own pace.
Where does Elle Silver and the Merchant Explorer start and finish?
It starts at at the British Museum and finishes at in Paternoster Square by St Paul’s Cathedral. The route is approximately 3.8 km and includes 15 location-based puzzles.
How many tickets does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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Difficulty guide
A challenging route for experienced puzzle solvers
Choose this family-friendly story if your group actively wants difficult puzzles. The fictional centuries-old notebook leads between the British Museum, Lincoln’s Inn, Middle Temple, Fleet Street and St Paul’s; hints are available when needed.
For a less demanding introduction, choose The Princess and the Publican in Richmond or the Oxford Circus board-game walk. Playable languages: English.
