London · IMMERSIVE GAMES & ESCAPE ROOMS
76 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d send a friend: the 15 immersive games & escape rooms worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Sherlock Holmes walking tour in London starts at 224 Piccadilly. See book landmarks and BBC filming spots with an entertaining guide.
“I love walking tours, love Sherlock Holmes, this tour merge both. The guide was very funny, it was a very pleasant activity. The places visited are all located in the city centre.”
Sherlock: The Official Live Game in London is a themed escape mission with real cast video guidance, flexible time slots, and great value.
“Bien qu en anglais, cet Escape Game est au top, la déco et les éléments de jeux sont très qualitatifs et immersifs Merci pour cet incroyable aventure Génial”
Solve Moriarty-themed phone clues across Marylebone and into Mayfair on a team game by HiddenCity, with breaks and flexible pacing.
“I wasn’t unable to attend the game, but he was very accommodating and helpful in my time of need. He told me he will do this at a later date for me. I appreciate that.”
Solve Cheshire Cat riddles on a phone-guided 3-4 hour walk across central London. Team play, break stops, and plenty of laughs.
“We had a great day. There were 4 teams competing for a 70 th birthday celebration. Despite being the wettest day of the year we all managed to crack the clues and end up in the right place soggy but satisfied having had lots of laughs on the way”
A 2-hour Sherlock Holmes walking tour linking Piccadilly, the Royal Academy, and Somerset House to film and TV locations for $23.61.
“Anyone who is lucky enough to have Spencer as a guide will have a an amazing tour. He is funny and entertaining and knowledgeable about London filming locations. We had a blast.”
3-hour Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes night bus tour: Westminster, Old Bailey, East End murder sites, ending at the Holmes pub.
“Was a great tour but was hoping for more gruesome details and dark stories. The guide was very well spoken though and did explain what happened very well.”
A 2.5-hour Whitechapel night walk solving the Jack the Ripper mystery. Meet in E1, end at Mitre Square, mobile ticket included.
“Interesting information, good walk and friendly tour guide. Could have used some volume increase as it was difficult to hear everything she was saying all the time.”
60 minutes of free-roam VR at Navrtar in London: multiplayer mini-games, then zombie-shooting in Contagion VR 2150.
“i found it to be the best experience at the overrun 2 game, although the rounds are a little stale and seem way too robotic”
A self-guided phone clue hunt through Kensington, mixing puzzles and outdoor exploring with built-in breaks for food and fun.
“We had a lot of fun exploring parts of the Kensington neighborhood we hadn’t seen before the puzzles were challenging but fair, and you can choose to linger in pubs/cafes enjoying the atmosphere and talking to people. This is our third Hidden City adventure, and they’ve all been enjoyable.”
Escape London with a trapped zombie in a private room. 90 minutes total, riddles for up to 8, plus a digital team photo.
“It was birthday gift for 12 year old and he loved it! It was customised for 12 and 10 year old!! It was good fun for everyone!!”
Outdoor murder mystery scavenger hunt in London with a private investigator story, clue alerts on a map, and a 2–3 hour walk.
“Really simple and fast setup and experience before starting the hunt. Great fun and slick treasure hunt experience.”
Solve Thames riddles by phone, enjoy a 3-course British pub lunch, and hunt local bites on a private self-guided route.
“So much fun! Not too hard…we all had fun with the clues. Enjoyed each of our stops and the learned a lot of London history. Do it! You won’t regret it!”
Jack the Ripper night walk in Whitechapel: an interactive crime-scene mystery, eerie streets, and a Ten Bells pub finale.
“What a great way to spend the night in London! Our tour guide Lisa was prepared and punctual. The night was very well organized, and we had an absolutely wonderful time.”
Private VR arcade in London (Hammersmith) with a one-hour slot, mobile ticket, and game-hopping from Apollo 11 to zombies.
“We had a wonderful time at DNA VR today, Marlowe was an excellent host, clear instructions, very attentive, helpful and bubbly. Thanks,”
Play a private outdoor clue game through Holborn, Bloomsbury, and the British Museum area. Solve the mystery in 1–1.5 hours.
“I organised my daughter's birthday with StreetHunt Games and she said her and her friends really enjoyed it! It was a perfect activity for her 17th Birthday. It gave them a great opportunity to learn about the area of London which wasn't that familiar to them, full of history and interesting facts.”
