London Covent Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
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London Covent Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $14 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 57 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
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- $14 per person
Are you looking for things to do around London Covent Garden and Soho? Try our self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt to walk the theater and museum district, including the British Museum. Walk from Trafalgar Square
What you get
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 24/7 customer support
- 33 varied challenges
- 43 sights of interest seen
About this experience
Are you looking for things to do around London Covent Garden and Soho? Try our self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt to walk the theater and museum district, including the British Museum. Walk from Trafalgar Square to the British Museum, passing through St. Paul’s Church at Covent Garden, through Soho and Chinatown, as well as several parks and theaters. Solve challenges at every stop to learn your next destination. You’ll also learn some local history and fun facts. The London Covent Garden Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.3 km / 2.7 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete. We tested this tour and upgraded it in August 2024. See the sights! Learn some local history Fun for all ages, kids included Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout Pet-friendly throughout. Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
What's included
Included
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 24/7 customer support
- 33 varied challenges
- 43 sights of interest seen
Not included
- This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
- You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
What you'll see and do
Trafalgar Square
Learn about this square and its many monuments. Discover who they honor and why. Solve 4 challenges around you
15 minutes here
The National Gallery
Learn about this art museum and many of the monuments that can be seen in front of it. Solve a challenge here. 10 minutes on site
Pass by without stopping
St Martin-In-The-Fields
Approach this historic church and learn about its origins. Solve a challenge here 5 minutes on site.
Pass by without stopping
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde
See this odd monument and learn about Oscar Wilde. Solve a challenge here
5 minutes here
See the first of many blue circular historical plaques and learn about Charles Dickens who worked here as a boy. Solve a challenge here 5 minutes on site
Pass by without stopping
Covent Garden Market London UK
Walk through this open-air market and learn about its history. Pay attention to the various engravings and monuments around you as you solve a challenge here.
10 minutes here
Freemasons' Hall
Admire the architecture and engravings of this building. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes on site.
Pass by without stopping
Gillan Lynne Theatre
Learn about this theatre as you solve a challenge. 5 minutes here.
Pass by without stopping
The White Hart
Walk by the oldest licensed pub in London. Solve a challenge here 5 minutes here.
Pass by without stopping
See and learn about this church. Solve 2 challenges here 5 minutes here.
Pass by without stopping
Learn about this very small museum and coffee shop. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes on site.
Pass by without stopping
The British Museum
Spend 10 minutes admiring and learning about this grand and illustrious institution. Solve a challenge here
Pass by without stopping
Walk by this historic building and learn about the Kenilworth name. Solve a challenge here 5 minutes here.
Pass by without stopping
Learn about this other historic hotel & building as you solve a challenge. 5 minutes here.
Pass by without stopping
Dominion Theatre
Admire the facade of this old theatre and learn about its history. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes on site
Pass by without stopping
Enter this small park to see a small structure and statue of King Charles II. Solve a challenge here. Then learn about the significant buildings around this square.
10 minutes here
Learn about this red-brick French church and solve a challenge here. 5 minutes.
Pass by without stopping
See and learn about this 2nd red-brick church in Soho Gardens Square. Solve a challenge 5 minutes here.
Pass by without stopping
Prince Edward Theatre
See and learn about this theatre from 1930. Discover who Prince Edward was and solve a challenge here. 5 minutes here.
Pass by without stopping
Palace Theatre
See the grand redbrick Palace Theatre from 1891. Discover which TV series shot scenes here. Solve a challenge 5 minutes here.
Pass by without stopping
Sondheim Theatre
See this important theatre with much lighting on its exterior. Discover its original name. 5 minutes here
Pass by without stopping
Chinatown
Walk through London's Chinatown. Walk past one of its friendship gates and solve a challenge.
10 minutes here
Swiss Glockenspiel
Discover this large musical instrument and solve a challenge with the Swiss Confederation's 26 state flags.
5 minutes here
Leicester Square
Enter this square and its park to discover many monuments and statues, but of popular fiction such as Batman, Mary Poppins, Harry Potter and Buggs Bunny. Solve 2 challenges here.
10 minutes here
Harold Pinter Theatre
Learn about this theatre and solve a challenge here. 5 minutes
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
Once you're standing in Trafalgar Square, near Nelson's Column, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Once you're standing in Trafalgar Square, near Nelson's Column, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourist Scavenger Hunt
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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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
- Price range
- $14 to $50
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
London Covent Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does London Covent Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt 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 London Covent Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour and 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 London Covent Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 London Covent Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour and 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 London Covent Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour and 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 London Covent Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt?
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Around 0 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 London Covent Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour and 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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