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London Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by Buckingham Palace 2 hr
TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10
Average
5 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Follow a 1968 murder mystery through historic West London, solving clues on a self-guided, four-mile route from memorial to Scotland Yard.
About this tour
Step into a 1968 detective story on a self-guided murder mystery tour in London. A female body has been found near Duck Island Cottage in St James’s Park, and you and your fellow ambitious constables must follow the clues to uncover what happened.
Collect your mystery envelope at Snack Stop on Charing Cross Road, then set off whenever you choose. The walking route leads through historic West London, from the South African Royal Artillery Memorial to Great Scotland Yard. Along the way, solve riddles and complete tasks connected to the surrounding landmarks. The experience takes about two hours and covers approximately four miles; Buckingham Palace admission is not included. The mystery is available in English and is designed for friends and family to explore together.
Pick up your envelope, take to the streets, and see if you can crack the case on this London self-guided murder mystery tour.
Highlights
- Follow a 1968 murder mystery through historic West London
- Solve riddles and tasks as you explore the city on foot
- Trace the case from the South African Royal Artillery Memorial to Great Scotland Yard
- Collect your mystery envelope and start whenever it suits you
What's included
Included
- An envelope containing everything needed for the mystery adventure
Not included
- Entrance to Buckingham Palace
Ratings on each provider
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3.20 / 5 · 5 reviews
Important information
- The experience is self-guided and available only in English
- Collect the mystery envelope at Snack Stop, 11 A Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EP, open daily from 9:00 to 20:00
- The route covers approximately 4 miles and takes about 2 hours of walking and standing
- Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.20 from 5 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in London
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- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.7.
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