Itinerary
- Trafalgar Square: Learn about this square and its many monuments. Discover who they honor and why.
Solve 4 challenges around you - 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 - St Martin-in-the-Fields: Approach this historic church and learn about its origins.
Solve a challenge here
5 minutes on site. - A Conversation with Oscar Wilde: See this odd monument and learn about Oscar Wilde.
Solve a challenge 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 - 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.
- Freemasons' Hall: Admire the architecture and engravings of this building. Solve a challenge here.
5 minutes on site. - Gillan Lynne Theatre: Learn about this theatre as you solve a challenge.
5 minutes here. - The White Hart: Walk by the oldest licensed pub in London.
Solve a challenge here
5 minutes here. - See and learn about this church.
Solve 2 challenges here
5 minutes here. - Learn about this very small museum and coffee shop.
Solve a challenge here.
5 minutes on site. - The British Museum: Spend 10 minutes admiring and learning about this grand and illustrious institution.
Solve a challenge here - Walk by this historic building and learn about the Kenilworth name.
Solve a challenge here
5 minutes here. - Learn about this other historic hotel & building as you solve a challenge.
5 minutes here. - Dominion Theatre: Admire the facade of this old theatre and learn about its history.
Solve a challenge here.
5 minutes on site - 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. - Learn about this red-brick French church and solve a challenge here.
5 minutes. - See and learn about this 2nd red-brick church in Soho Gardens Square.
Solve a challenge
5 minutes here. - Prince Edward Theatre: See and learn about this theatre from 1930. Discover who Prince Edward was and solve a challenge here.
5 minutes here. - Palace Theatre: See the grand redbrick Palace Theatre from 1891. Discover which TV series shot scenes here.
Solve a challenge
5 minutes here. - Sondheim Theatre: See this important theatre with much lighting on its exterior. Discover its original name.
5 minutes here - Chinatown: Walk through London's Chinatown. Walk past one of its friendship gates and solve a challenge.
- Swiss Glockenspiel: Discover this large musical instrument and solve a challenge with the Swiss Confederation's 26 state flags.
- 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. - Harold Pinter Theatre: Learn about this theatre and solve a challenge here.
5 minutes - Haymarket Theatre Royal: Learn about this 1821 theatre and solve a challenge.
5 minutes here - His Majesty's Theatre London: Cross the street to discover another historic theatre, and solve another challenge.
5 minutes - Equestrian Statue of King George III: This is your final destination and where you will solve your final challenge, one you will keep track of from the start of your adventure.
Includes
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 24/7 customer support
- 33 varied challenges
- 43 sights of interest seen
- 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.
Details
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
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
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
