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London Self-Guided Ghost Tour

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  • London, United Kingdom
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Investigate Southwark’s haunted history on a self-guided app adventure from the Clink to the original Globe site, with 13 stops and eerie clues.

About this tour

Step into Southwark’s shadowy past on a London Self-Guided Ghost Tour, where old streets hold stories of prisons, poverty, and restless spirits. Your case begins at the Clink Prison Museum: the Questo app casts you as a new recruit in a paranormal bureau, investigating a Bankside file left unsolved since 1956.

Follow 13 stops across 2.1 km toward the original Globe site. Along the way, uncover accounts of a priest who starved in the Clink, the Winchester Geese, debtors who died in the Marshalsea, and a prison keeper tried four times for murder. Each stop brings a hands-on challenge, from examining a blue plaque to spotting a galleon carving beneath a sticker. The app offers hints, while the self-guided format lets you pause, take a break, and continue whenever you choose. Most players spend about two hours on the route.

Bring a charged smartphone with internet access and comfortable walking shoes. Start whenever suits you, follow the clues, and decide which of Southwark’s ghostly claims stand up to scrutiny on this London Self-Guided Ghost Tour.

Highlights

  • Investigate Southwark’s eerie past through a paranormal bureau’s unsolved Bankside case
  • Trace a route from the Clink Prison Museum to the original Globe site
  • Hear stories of the Winchester Geese, Marshalsea debtors, and a prison keeper accused of murder
  • Solve hands-on challenges at landmarks and hidden details along the way
  • Explore at your own pace, starting whenever you like

What's included

Included

  • Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
  • Game available every day of the year

Not included

  • Live game master or physical guide
  • Private transportation
  • Meals

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Important information

  • A charged smartphone with internet access is required to play in the Questo app
  • The game starts at the Clink Prison Museum
  • After booking, you’ll receive a code and activation link; activate with your email and log in to the Questo app
  • If you don’t receive a message, tap “Bought a quest somewhere else?” in the app and enter your booking reference
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  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where does the game start?

The game starts at the Clink Prison Museum.

How do I access the game?

Use the code and activation link sent after booking, then log in to the Questo app with the email you used to activate it. If needed, enter your booking reference under “Bought a quest somewhere else?” in the app.

Is this a guided Tour?

No. The experience is self-guided and does not include a live guide or game master.

How long is the route?

The route covers 2.1 km and has 13 stops. Most players take about two hours.

When can I play?

The game is available every day of the year, and you can start at any hour and explore at your own pace.

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