15 Murder Mystery & Escape Games Tours in London Worth Booking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Solve Sherlock-style clues across Marylebone and Mayfair on a flexible London phone game with secret stops, puzzles, and café breaks.

“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.”

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The Hunt for the Cheshire Cat by HiddenCity

2.The Hunt for the Cheshire Cat by HiddenCity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $40

Hunt the Cheshire Cat through central London with phone-led riddles, secret stops, roleplay, and flexible breaks for groups of 2 to 6.

“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”

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Interactive Jack the Ripper Night Walk: London’s Murder Mystery

3.Interactive Jack the Ripper Night Walk: London’s Murder Mystery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22Best value

Walk Whitechapel after dark, follow Jack the Ripper clues, and explore Brick Lane, Ten Bells, Goulston Street, and Mitre Square.

“Great experience. Tyson was very entertaining and knowledgeable on the topic. Would highly recommend.”

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The Enchanted Mirror by HiddenCity

4.The Enchanted Mirror by HiddenCity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $40

Solve phone-based riddles across Kensington on a flexible HiddenCity adventure with local stops, puzzle breaks, and a private group format.

“The Enchanted Mirror took us, via some interesting and occasionally hard clues, to areas of Kensington that we hadn't previously visited, including some fabulous locations. We enjoyed it immensely, despite the freezing temperature and wind chill. Another brilliant few hours thanks to HiddenCity. Recommended for all inquiring minds!”

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Private Escape Room with a Zombie in London

5.Private Escape Room with a Zombie in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Face a live zombie while solving clues in a private London escape room for up to eight people, with a one-hour game and team photo.

“We had such a great time! We escaped sweaty from the adrenaline. A huge thank you to Sam and our zombie Michael for being excellent hosts. So many great mechanics to work through, would recommend this experience to anyone who loves escape rooms.”

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Colombia’s Finest Outdoor Murder Mystery London

6.Colombia’s Finest Outdoor Murder Mystery London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Solve a London murder mystery through Dickensian lanes, virtual contacts, and quirky streets on this private two-hour outdoor game.

“Really simple and fast setup and experience before starting the hunt. Great fun and slick treasure hunt experience.”

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Jack the Ripper: Night Murder Mystery Walking Tour in London

7.Jack the Ripper: Night Murder Mystery Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Explore Whitechapel by night on a 2.5-hour Jack the Ripper mystery walk, with crime scenes, Victorian history, theories, and the Ten Bells Pub.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable. He knew his way around. He took us in chronological order, which was cool. You could see how things progressed.”

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One-Hour Private Capital Caper Escape Room Gaming in London

8.One-Hour Private Capital Caper Escape Room Gaming in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $54

Solve a Hatton Garden jewel heist in a private one-hour Camden escape room, with tricky puzzles, theatrical storytelling, and a $54.84 price tag.

“Unfortunately I had a family emergency last minute and couldn’t make the trip to London, I asked for a refund under the circumstances but was told to wait and see if the tour operator would accept it. 3 days later and not heard a thing. Sorry but I feel very let down by this service.”

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One-hour Private Star Struck Escape Room Gaming in London

9.One-hour Private Star Struck Escape Room Gaming in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $41

Enter a 2220 spaceship mystery in Camden with this one-hour private escape room, but weigh the strong theme against mixed reports on upkeep and support.

“I booked a game for March 24th and paid 40% in advance.”

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DNA VR | Ubisoft’s VR Escape Room – 2 or 4 Player

10.DNA VR | Ubisoft’s VR Escape Room – 2 or 4 Player

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $48

Solve Ubisoft VR puzzles in London with a team of two or four, choosing ancient Egypt, Greek mythology, or Prince of Persia.

“Received misleading information about rescheduling a VR experience. We were led to believe the admin fee was a small proportion of the already high VR experience fees when compared to other VR experiences. Paid the fee via the official link sent by DNA VR, only to turRead more”

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London: Murder Mystery Cruise With 3-Course Dinner

11.Murder Mystery Cruise With 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Solve a staged murder while cruising the Thames, dining on three courses, and passing Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and Parliament.

“The food was great, the professional actors were good, the staff was great. Unfortunately one could not fully follow the murder mystery part of the cruise due to the fact that the guests who were asked to play a role talked too quietly and the staff didn't put enough effort in motivating them to speak louder nor were they able to turn the speakers up to the point one could understand everything. Later we found out that this has been a consistent problem and I think they could've come up with a solution by now. They tried to make the guests more audible but still, when you don't understand the…”

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Private Prison Van Escape Game – London Immersive Experience

12.Private Prison Van Escape Game – London Immersive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Escape a real London police prisoner van, solve prison-themed clues, and race your team to freedom in this 90-minute private game.

“Amazing experience, went with the family and all had a great time! Staff were great and would recommend for a fun day. Will definitely try some of the other experiences at Bunker 51.”

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London Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise

13.London Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $153

Solve a murder over dinner on a Thames cruise, with a three-course meal, drink, and views of the Shard, Globe, and HMS Belfast.

“Good food and an interesting murder mystery. The detectives kept the audience involved and chose people from the audience that did an awesome job to help with the story.”

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The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Experience

14.The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $48

Solve Moriarty’s puzzles in a private BBC Sherlock escape room in London, then relax with a drink at the Mind Palace speakeasy bar.

“My sibling and I are fans of the Sherlock TV series so we had to sign up for this experience. We managed to ‘escape’ a minute before our time was up at the Mind of Moriarty Escape! (Mind you, we did need help to get out of at least one room.) If I didn’t have a very intelligent Read more”

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London Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by Trafalgar Square

15.London Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by Trafalgar Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Solve a murder while exploring Trafalgar Square, Chinatown, and Leicester Square on a flexible, private London walking game.

“None. It was a terrible activity. The clues were terrible. We were sent to get the voucher at a place that no longer contracts with th group orgNd cc. Then had to go somewhere else to get the ticket.”

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15 Murder Mystery & Escape Games Tours in London Worth Booking

Moriarty’s Game: The Professor’s Invitation by HiddenCity

1.Moriarty’s Game: The Professor’s Invitation by HiddenCity

The Hunt for the Cheshire Cat by HiddenCity

2.The Hunt for the Cheshire Cat by HiddenCity

Interactive Jack the Ripper Night Walk: London’s Murder Mystery

3.Interactive Jack the Ripper Night Walk: London’s Murder Mystery

The Enchanted Mirror by HiddenCity

4.The Enchanted Mirror by HiddenCity

Private Escape Room with a Zombie in London

5.Private Escape Room with a Zombie in London

Colombia’s Finest Outdoor Murder Mystery London

6.Colombia’s Finest Outdoor Murder Mystery London

Jack the Ripper: Night Murder Mystery Walking Tour in London

7.Jack the Ripper: Night Murder Mystery Walking Tour in London

One-Hour Private Capital Caper Escape Room Gaming in London

8.One-Hour Private Capital Caper Escape Room Gaming in London

One-hour Private Star Struck Escape Room Gaming in London

9.One-hour Private Star Struck Escape Room Gaming in London

DNA VR | Ubisoft’s VR Escape Room – 2 or 4 Player

10.DNA VR | Ubisoft’s VR Escape Room – 2 or 4 Player

London: Murder Mystery Cruise With 3-Course Dinner

11.Murder Mystery Cruise With 3-Course Dinner

Private Prison Van Escape Game – London Immersive Experience

12.Private Prison Van Escape Game – London Immersive Experience

London Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise

13.London Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise

The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Experience

14.The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Experience

London Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by Trafalgar Square

15.London Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by Trafalgar Square

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