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Roman London: Tour of Londinium

3.89Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 70 min 4.2 km London App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

Playing the part of a young Roman from Londinium, you will take a walk around your home city one final time, before leaving to fight for the Roman Army in Gaul. 

The sun is setting on this once great empire and the Roman capital of Britannia is in decline. You will discover some of London's hidden Roman sites and find out all about the origins of this city.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

History fans and families with school-age children who want to find Londinium's remains themselves, from the Roman wall by Trajan's statue to the amphitheatre and the Mithraeum. You play a young Roman taking a last walk through a city in decline, solving easy puzzles as you go. Pick something else if you want a live guide to quiz on the archaeology, or if 4.2 km and a little over two hours on foot is too much.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • As you walk around this once-great city, you’ll take in the achievements of the Romans. Where just a few scattered Celtic homesteads stood, the Romans built a beacon of commerce.

  • You will see evidence of the wharf, the city walls, and a fort.

  • You will visit the locations of a Roman amphitheatre, a temple, basilica, forum, and palace.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

3.89 / 5

9 player ratings

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

London

A · Start

Lower Thames St, City of London, London EC3R 6DN, UK

B · Finish

111 Cannon St, London, UK

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by Eastern Quest.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Eastern Quest

Good to know before you play

  • Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Family friendly

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is there a self-guided Roman London walking tour?
Yes. This quest is free to play on your phone and leads you through 13 stops in the City of London, telling the story of Roman Londinium at each one. You start whenever you like, with no group to join and no guide, and the app sets a puzzle at every place.
Which Roman sites in the City of London does the walk visit?
In order, the route takes in the Roman wall by the Emperor Trajan statue, the City Wall at Vine Street, Leadenhall Market, the Bank of England, the London Amphitheatre, the Roman fort ruins, Watling Street, the Walbrook River, the London Mithraeum and finally the London Stone.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
You start at the Church of Saint Magnus-the-Martyr and finish at the London Stone, so it is not a loop. The route covers about 4.2 km, and most players take a little over two hours, around 2 to 2.5 hours with walking and puzzles included.
Is it suitable for children?
It is tagged family friendly and rated easy, so school-age children who enjoy a story and simple puzzles should manage well. Everyone plays a young Roman leaving Londinium to join the army in Gaul. Bear in mind the walk is 4.2 km, which may tire very young children.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking is needed, and the quest is free to play, so a group can simply start together whenever suits you. You can pause and continue later. Make sure your phone is fully charged or bring a power bank, as the app guides you for the whole route.

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