Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt in London
London, United Kingdom

Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Outty Ranking 65 5.0 · 7 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom $5

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65/100

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Is Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt worth booking?

Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $5 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
65 / 100
Rating
5/5 (7)
Duration
2 hours
From
$5 per person

Covent Garden is London's most theatrical neighbourhood — markets, monuments, and a Roman obelisk all sharing the same postcode. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through London on foot, using phone-based riddles to

What you get

    About this experience

    Covent Garden is London's most theatrical neighbourhood — markets, monuments, and a Roman obelisk all sharing the same postcode. 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. • Solve riddles at Cecil Court, Trafalgar Square, and Cleopatra's Needle — booksellers, national pride, and 3,500-year-old granite in one walk • Go at your own pace through one of London's most character-rich neighbourhoods • Perfect for families, couples, and groups of any size 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 street performers are optional — the riddles are not.

    What's included

    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.

    Not included

    • 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

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    London

    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.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    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.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    no, de, hi, sv, fi, ru, ko, pt, cmn, el, yue, en, it, fr, hu, es, cs, uk, ja, zh-CN, pl, da, ro, nl, tr
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Explorial

    Know before you go

    • 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

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    2 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Traveler reviews

    7 verified traveler reviews for Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Carrie_P · September 2025

    Fun in Covent Garden

    I arrived late and was only able to do 60% of the hunt. But it was still one of my favorite things to do while I was in London. The questions were great and make you take a closer look. LOVED IT!!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon in other cities.

    via Viator

    Roni_C · July 2025

    Explorial app is so fun

    We love the Explorial app and would recommend it for any city where there is a self guided tour. The convent garden version was so fun. We always see things we would miss even on other tours. It is cost effective and super informative. It takes about 2 hrs.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon in other cities.

    via Viator

    Jay_O · August 2024

    2 hours of fun & enjoyment

    We had great fun doing this scavenger hunt around London Covent Garden. It was well organised & had to look for some clues a bit harder . Definitely do another one .

    Response from the operator: Hello Jay, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon in other cities or even in other scavenger hunts that Explorial has in London :)

    via Viator

    Beatriz_P · October 2023

    This tour was great!

    This tour was great. We loved the game questions and the fun challenges! It was a great experience, I absolutely recommend it!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!

    via Viator

    Maya_E · September 2023

    Fantastic!

    We played it with friends and family during our little adventure in London, and we all loved it. This tour made our trip a fun game, with lots of excitement and a sense of adventure. We will definitely try the other London routes.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 65

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)82
    Review evidence (18% weight)28
    Booking momentum (14% weight)17
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)61
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.

    How much does Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt cost?

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    Prices start at $5 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt take?

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    Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.

    Is Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in London?

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    London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit London?

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    May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in London?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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