
Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation by HiddenCity
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Is Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation by HiddenCity worth booking?
Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation by HiddenCity is a 3-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $41 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 480 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (480)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $41 per person
Professor James Moriarty invites you to celebrate the finest minds in London by solving his mysterious challenge, which he has personally prepared. Succeed, and he promises to make you an offer you can’t refuse… Journey
What you get
About this experience
Professor James Moriarty invites you to celebrate the finest minds in London by solving his mysterious challenge, which he has personally prepared. Succeed, and he promises to make you an offer you can’t refuse… Journey across the city on a real world adventure game, set in the world of Sherlock Holmes. Solve a trail of clues sent to your phone as you sleuth your way to uncover Moriarty’s safehouse. Make choices, inspect poisons, solve puzzles and unravel riddles on your quest. Pause for food and drink at built-in break points as you undertake your challenge in teams of 2-5 players. “Perfect… A slam dunk” - Radio Times
What's included
Included
- Interactions with people you meet, in the real world
- A prize for every player in successful teams, as well as your place on the leaderboard
- A 3-4 hour immersive experience across Marylebone, London
- Hands-on physical puzzles for your team to solve
- Interactive text messages and phone calls with characters in the story
- A story that changes with the decisions you make
- Optional breaks in pubs and cafes, where you can pick up refreshments
- A fully flexible ticket – you can change your date or time yourself, any time
What you'll see and do
Marylebone
A 3-4 hour immersive experience across Marylebone, London. Journey across the city, solving a trail of clues sent to your phone, in a treasure hunt-style experience. Play a role in the story as you uncover secret locations, unravel riddles and solve puzzles. Pause for food and drinks at built-in break points. Embark on your experience in teams of 2-6 players. Split large groups into multiple teams to play head to head. UK, US, or CA mobile phone number is required to take part in this experience.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
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Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
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 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- HiddenCity
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 480 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
480 verified traveler reviews for Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation by HiddenCity. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Something different at your own pace
This is the 3rd HiddenCity scavenger hunt I’d done in London. 2 with my partner and 1 with my daughter. I really enjoy the cryptic clues and the way they incorporate actual shopkeepers and bar staff into the stories. Good value considering how long it keeps you occupied and the number of different sites I’ve seen.
via Tripadvisor
Immersive and very enjoyable
Brilliant mystery quiz tour. You really do need to get your brain engaged. Very testing but good clues throughout he game. Everyone gets immersed with the game. Highly recommend this game.
via Tripadvisor
Solve a mystery while exploring london and enjoying some great drinks.
Great idea, really good problem and clue solving game that takes you around some great parts of London, the clues made you think but we're sensible. There was always an option for help along the way. Great places to have a drink on the way also.
via Tripadvisor
Great way to spend a few hours, and see cool new locations!
Have done three adventures with Hidden City, once with friends, enjoyed it so much have used them as group social activities! And I'll definitely be back to book another, everyone always loves them! Super easy to use, and set up, as well as adding people
via Tripadvisor
Detecting joy
What an experience. Such a great experience to immerse ourselves in messages, puzzles, clues, treasure hunting and secret messages with real world people! Such a great thing to do we had a blast
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 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
- 168
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 85
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation by HiddenCity: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation by HiddenCity cost?
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Prices start at $41 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 Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation by HiddenCity take?
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Plan for about 3 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 Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation by HiddenCity worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 480 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 Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation by HiddenCity?
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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 Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation by HiddenCity suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation by HiddenCity?
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Around 168 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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Moriarty's Game: The Professor's Invitation by HiddenCity 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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