Escape Rooms in London: The 4 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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review