Walking Tours

Great Fire of London: Self-Guided City Exploration Game

Explore London with a self-guided city game, accessible anytime in the Questo app.
Go at your own pace - no guides and no groups of strangers involved.
Trace the dramatic story of the 1666 Great Fire at the real locations where it happened.
Learn how Samuel Pepys scrambled to save his belongings as the fire spread.
Discover how Sir Christopher Wren rebuilt 51 churches after the fire, including St Paul's.
Walk the alleyways that show how fast the flames tore through the city.
English only

Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
Unlimited availability. Play any day, at any hour.
Pause and resume anytime
No group limit - bring as many friends as you want!
English only

Physical tour guide or game master (NOT NEEDED)
Parking fees
WiFi
Transportation
Food or drinks

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Follow the smoke through London's narrow alleys in this self-guided exploration game. Trace the path of the 1666 Great Fire across the real locations where it burned.

Along the way you solve challenges in the Questo app, learn historical facts and local myths, and discover hidden spots that only locals know and most tourists pass by. The walk covers about 4 km and takes around 2 hours, with no time limit.

Are you ready to walk the path of the Great Fire of London?

What to bring

Bring a smartphone with at least 50% battery and an active mobile internet connection, as both are required to participate in the experience.

What's not allowed

Infants must not sit on laps during the experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Strollers or prams are allowed.

Additional information

After purchase, download the Questo app on your phone, proceed to the starting point, and begin your city exploration game.

Infant seats are not available for this experience.

Animals or pets are allowed.

Public transportation is available nearby.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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