Escape Rooms in London: The 9 Worth a Whole Day

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

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

Walk Whitechapel after dark with an English-speaking guide and piece together the Jack the Ripper mystery. The route covers Brick Lane, Princelet Street, the Ten Bells, Goulston Street, and Mitre Square. Guides such as Tyson, Lisa, Sadie, and Jess bring different strengths, from sharp facts to warm, engaging storytelling.

“Fantastic tour guide. Lots of interesting facts. He really did his homework. I have been on this tour 2 other times and he was the best guide by far.”

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2.Private Escape Room with a Zombie in London

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

At Bunker 51 in southeast London, your private group meets the host 30 minutes early, then spends one hour solving clues while avoiding a live zombie. Actors such as Neil, Molly, Rob, Billy, and Sam have helped make sessions lively and tense. A digital team photo arrives by email after the game.

“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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3.Colombia’s Finest Outdoor Murder Mystery London

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

You become a private investigator in a two-hour outdoor mystery around central London. Starting at Gunpowder Square, you use an interactive map and virtual contacts to find clues, explore historic streets, and return to the starting point. It is a private, self-guided activity for your own group.

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

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

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

Explore Whitechapel at night with a Ripperologist-style guide such as Tyson, Kory, Hadi, or Dougal. Walk from Brick Lane through narrow streets tied to the case, examine clues, hear competing theories, and finish near Mitre Square. Expect a small group of up to 25, serious history, and plenty of walking.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and it was interesting. The only thing I would say negatively was that it was sometimes very hard to hear him. He looked away a lot while talking and at those times we missed the commentary.”

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

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

At Mazer Zone Escape Room in Camden, your private group plays jewel thieves planning a Hatton Garden robbery. You will search for clues, solve puzzles, and escape with the prize in about one hour. The experience costs $54.84 per person, accepts mobile tickets, and ends where it begins.

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

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

In Star Struck, you and your private group investigate a missing scientist in the year 2220, solving puzzles designed around a space survival story. The session lasts about an hour at Mazer Zone Escape Room in Camden. Hosts including Edward, David, and Jakeem have been praised for clear instructions and friendly help, but reports also raise concerns about room condition, safety, and communication.

“No one was at the door to let us in had to eventually leave when I called the number all I was told was to leave a message TERRIBLE!!!”

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7.Sherlock Escape Rooms

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · from $47

Enter Doyle’s Opticians in Shepherd’s Bush and report to Mycroft Holmes’s covert Network. Over 100 minutes, solve puzzles across sets from BBC’s Sherlock, follow cast videos featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Andrew Scott, and earn a logic, observation, and deduction score.

“Loved the inclusion of the videos from the actual actors of Sherlock to set the scene - the room settings were brilliant. The puzzles Certainly gave us lots to think about but we were prompted by ‘Stamford’ with extra clues when needed which helped us to progress. Would definitely recommend!!”

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8.Public BucketRace – Scavenger Hunts with a Twist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $0

BucketRace turns London sightseeing into a three-hour team game. Meet at Golden Square, receive a task list, form teams, and use your smartphone and Twitter account to complete creative challenges across Shoreditch, Camden, Brixton, or West London. Return by 3:30 for scoring, prizes, and trophies.

“Brilliant fun. Had a great time racing through London, showing the family the sights along the way.”

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9.Private Bespoke Scavenger Hunts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $41

You and your private group explore London through a three-hour BucketRace hunt built around your budget, location, and goals. Laurence and his team can create personal challenges for birthdays, hen and stag parties, or company events, with optional trophies, T-shirts, photos, videos, drinks, and food. Start at Golden Square at noon, then return there for the finish.

“This was a fantastic scavenger hunt which was lots of fun.”

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