
GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk)
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Is GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk) worth booking?
GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk) is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $14 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (8)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $14 per person
**NEW - AUDIO NARRATION ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION** Join our quest for the Holy Grail, following a trail of mystic symbols, cryptic sites and secret signs hidden in plain sight. This trail is built on historical fact
What you get
About this experience
**NEW - AUDIO NARRATION ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION** Join our quest for the Holy Grail, following a trail of mystic symbols, cryptic sites and secret signs hidden in plain sight. This trail is built on historical fact — if it’s not true it should be! The story it tells takes you way past the point of mere coincidence. What you discover will astonish you. Bring your scepticism to Paternoster Square and take a leap of faith. By the time you reach Covent Garden, you will be convinced! This sacred quest is to be savoured, not raced. It would make an epic pub crawl too! The directions are easy to follow. The clues are visual and rooted in the cityscape. All you need is your phone — and an open mind. Fully playable in 11 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic) — no guide required. Starts: Paternoster Square Ends: Covent Garden Distance: 5 km For adults & teens with an interest in history, symbols and storytelling
What's included
Included
- A unique combination of history, mystery and adventure.
Not included
- Mobile data charges for using your phone’s web browser.
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
There is no guide to meet you — your guide is your phone. After booking, you’ll receive a message with your gamecode and a web address. When your team is ready in Paternoster Square, open the web address in your phone’s browser and click on ‘I have a gamecode’. It should be easy from there!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
There is no guide to meet you — your guide is your phone. After booking, you’ll receive a message with your gamecode and a web address. When your team is ready in Paternoster Square, open the web address in your phone’s browser and click on ‘I have a gamecode’. It should be easy from there!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- SideWalks
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great exploration and story
Had a lot of fun with the story and visiting different locations. Even better than I expected and good for our group of adults and teenagers. We did it in two halves in the end, took about three hours including some short stops at two of the excellent pubs en route!
Response from the operator: Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.
via Tripadvisor
A great adventure for English students at Queen Mary
I took a group of English students from Queen Mary University of London on the Grail Trail as part of my Magical Narratives course, which is about medieval romance and its modern reincarnations. We'd been reading about the Quest for the Holy Grail all term and this brilliant walking tour gave us the chance to go in search of it ourselves! The tour takes you through some beautiful parts of London - St Paul's, Clerkenwell, Temple, Covent Garden - and the clues are interspersed with fascinating bits of history about the Grail legend and the places visited. Easy-to-use app, clear instructions. Great fun and my students and I loved it.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much. So pleased you all enjoyed this Magical Narrative!
via Tripadvisor
Fun and fascinating!
What a brilliant experience - I absolutely loved it! You follow the story, which leads you through the streets, squares and alleys of London and asks you to find certain clues to allow you to continue the story. It's like a treasure hunt and fun history lesson all rolled into one. The app was really user-friendly, the "tasks" were very doable and the distance walked felt about perfect. I liked that you could either read the story on your phone or listen to it through headphones as you walked and looked around you. I will definitely be doing the other trails in the series.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much. So pleased you liked it! And yes, please do try our other trails - AlchemyTrail, RipperTrail, SpyTrail and SherlockTrail.
via Tripadvisor
Great hunt showing some...
Great hunt showing some of the oldest parts of London that as a local even if never spotted before! Questions are easy but was great for a family of 4 with 2 teens for a bit of fun. A lot of pubs on the way too if you don’t have kids with you 😁
Response from the operator: Thanks very much for your review. So glad you enjoyed it! You are right that this would make an excellent pub crawl! Best wishes, Alex from Sidewalks
via Viator
Great tour - loved doing it at my own pace.
Absolutely loved the tour! It took me to places I didn’t know. It was great fun and informative. I enjoyed stopping off on the way and doing it did it at my own pace. I needed to check something with Alex; he immediately responded, going out of his way to assist. I am really looking forward to booking some of the other tours.
Response from the operator: Thanks very much. So pleased you enjoyed it!
via Tripadvisor
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
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk) cost?
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Prices start at $14 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 GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk) 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 GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 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 GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk)?
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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 GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk) 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 GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk)?
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Around 3 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 GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk) 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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