London Escape Rooms

The capital of British royalty is a city full of history and mystery, and now it is also home to some of the most innovative escape rooms in the world. If you are looking for a fun and different activity to do with friends or family, make a note among your things to see and do in London to challenge your intelligence by solving the riddles of these escape rooms.

Here is a selection of the best experiences, from the nostalgia of a retro glass maze to the thrill of a high-tech escape. Plus, I tell you about the prices, pros and cons of each, so you can confidently choose the one that best fits what you're looking for. In the end, you'll know which of these escape rooms is the perfect challenge for you and your companions.

The activity challenge begins with a terrifying situation: you are trapped in a room surrounded by one or more zombies looking for their next victim. Your goal is to escape before they get you, but watch out! Every moment the zombie comes within inches of you.

The game is intense and suspenseful. You have to solve puzzles and clues as the zombie slowly approaches. The atmosphere is very realistic and you will feel as if you are really in danger.

It is an opportunity to test your survival, teamwork and problem solving skills. If you are looking for a fun and challenging activity to do with family or friends,Zombie Escape Room London is a great option!

Details of interest

• Price: from 39 € per person.
• Duration: between 60-90 minutes approximately.
• What you should know: the experience is usually private. Allowed participants are over 13 years old and the best time to do it is in the late afternoon. It is perfect to be combined with one of the top 10 London night tours in the city where paranormal activity seems to be present in every corner. 4 people is the minimum number of participants to book this escape room.
• What the tour may include: 60 minutes or more inside the room surrounded by zombies and riddles everywhere. Digital photo of your group. A souvenir.
• Pros: small groups of up to 10 people are usually allowed, so immersion is guaranteed.
• Cons: the schedules of the activity are pre-established, so we suggest you plan your visit to participate at the time that best suits your schedule for the day.

Are you a fan of Arthur Conan Doyle's greatest detective? This experience will transport you directly to 221b Baker Street, surrounded by the curiosities of Sherlock Holmes. In this escape room, inspired by the famous BBC series, you will become a detective for a day. Explore scenarios identical to those of the series, all guaranteed by Steven Moffat, creator of the series and this unique experience.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott, Martin Freeman and Mark Gatiss, the main actors of the series will reveal clues. You will have to solve puzzles and escape before time runs out. Every corner of this escape room is designed to immerse you in the universe of Sherlock: from the replicas of the sets to the objects used in the series.

And if you also want to follow the steps of the detective through some of the secret places of London, and increase the adrenaline with the iconic sites of the most famous modern criminal of these lands, you can schedule a bus tour of Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper in London.

Details of interest

• Price: from 35 € per person.
• Duration: approximately 100 minutes.
• What you should know: one of the highlights of this activity is that, as in the series, it allows you to immerse yourself in the mind of Dr. Watson's best friend with Sherlock: The Game is Now; or in the mind of his archenemy with The Mind of Moriarty. Choose one of the experiences or sign up for both. On the other hand, if you want to up the fun level and your group is over 18 years old, in the bar of this universe (in the same building), you can try to decipher the case of the poisoned chalice: an immersive experience in the mystery of cocktails.
• What the tour may include: an escape room dynamic. Access The Mind Palace, the Sherlock-themed speakeasy, for drinks with a twist.
• Pros: The experiences are for small groups (between 2 and 6 players). This activity is designed for ages 10 and older. However, children between 7 and 9 years old are welcome in the company of their parents or guardians, so you can schedule this activity among your things to do in London with children. It is also part of the range of activities included in the London Pass.
• Cons: Due to the variety of alternatives it is a guilty pleasure to which you can hardly spend less than 3 hours.

Are you ready for a dose of 90's nostalgia? The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience is the perfect escape room for those who want to relive the best moments of this iconic TV show while getting a fun workout.

Test your stamina, agility and wit. Collaborate with your teammates to complete challenges and earn crystals. With meticulously reconstructed sets, travel back in time and test yourself physically and mentally as you try to complete challenges in the four themed zones before facing the final challenge in the Crystal Dome.

The experience is one of the most entertaining, in fact, it is the fixed escape room among the top Escape Rooms as published by The Guardian. From the scenery, the uniforms you use to the background music, it is impossible to avoid going back in time. Moreover, due to its location, you can even get there with one of the best tourist buses in London, as it is located between some of the emblematic museums of the city such as The National Gallery, a couple of streets away from Piccadilly Circus.

Details of interest

• Price: from 37 € per person. The price varies according to the season.
• Duration: approximately 75 minutes.
• What you need to know: all people from 9 years old and up are welcome, however, minors must be accompanied by their representative.
• What the tour may include: team uniforms. The Escape Room experience fully set with The Crystal Maze. Jackets are provided for photos in the Crystal Dome.
• Pros: One of the best options for families or large groups because the energy of the place is contagious and the thrill of living inside the live program shakes participants.
• Cons: The activity is not recommended for people with disabilities or pregnant women because of the physical agility involved.

These escape rooms are the stuff of movies and rank among the top recommendations for immersive experiences in London that you have to try at least once along with Secret London.

Located beneath the bustling streets of Oxford Street, this enigmatic escape room transports you to a world of mysteries and challenges. Upon arrival at EscapeLand, you will have the opportunity to choose between two exciting adventures: Da Vinci's Exploration or Right to the Throne.

• Da Vinci's Exploration: A Challenge for Brilliant Minds

Feel like Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) in the movie The Da Vinci Code as you immerse yourself in this Renaissance escape room. According to legend, Leonardo da Vinci himself designed the riddles and mechanisms of this room. Get ready to test your wits and solve complex puzzles. This experience is ideal for those who seek an intellectual challenge and enjoy history.

• Right to the Throne: A Struggle for Power

Not enough inspiration from Dan Brown's books? How about the style of George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones? Right to the Throne is the perfect choice. In this room, you'll be involved in palace intrigue where you'll have to make crucial decisions to claim the throne. This experience combines elements of strategy and problem solving, and will make you feel like a true king or queen.

Interesting details

• Price: from 30 € per person.
• Duration: approximately 60 minutes.
• What you need to know: unlike other escape rooms, the knowledge about history and art add a great advantage in these challenges that are designed for a minimum of 3 people. Can you go as a couple? Of course! However, it will be more challenging to solve the riddles, the reasons are left to your imagination.
• What the tour can include: one of the immersive experiences of your choice.
• Pros: these adventures are designed for family enjoyment, combining fun with mental acuity that will make you travel back in time and renew your perspective. Another highlight is the location: it can be reached via Tottenham Court Road tube station or by one of London's best tour buses.
• Cons: the reservation is made for a minimum of 3 people.

Ok, so far we've seen escape room options for the family, it's time for the adults to put their wits to work with Enigma. With a spooky plot and challenges that will test your problem-solving skills and teamwork, you'll have to solve one of its enigmas, which feature different levels of difficulty. The main ones are:

• The Killer. Here you will be involved in a terrifying mystery. You will be the only spectator in a movie theater, but soon you will discover that something sinister is happening. You will wake up in a dark cell, pursued by a vengeful killer. You will have only 60 minutes to escape and survive.
• In The Darkest Hour, the adventure increases its difficulty level while it takes you to the times of the Cold War. You play an MI6 secret agent on a mission to find a nuclear device hidden in Winston Churchill's private room. The device is about to explode, and you have only 60 minutes to save London. Will you be able to defuse the nuclear threat and prevent a catastrophe?

Whichever adventure you choose, be prepared for an intense and thrilling experience. Enigma is not for the faint of heart - do you have what it takes to survive?

Details of interest

• Price: from 40 € per person. Prices decrease for groups.
• Duration: approximately 60 minutes.
• What you need to know: In addition to the aforementioned escape rooms, there are also family experiences on offer such as the Picnic Puzzle an entertaining way to enjoy food and drink with riddles and puzzles present. Likewise, if you're looking for what to do in London at night, combining spirits with challenges and exquisite surroundings, stopping by their Purgatory Bar is worth a date. Here you can sip on signature cocktails amidst the Escape Rooms atmosphere surrounded by Gaudi-inspired architecture.
• What the tour may include: everything you need to solve the enigma of your choice. A souvenir.
• Pros: thanks to the fact that the company behind these activities is the oldest in the London market, your experience reflects positively, offering a wide range of options. Each escape room presents different levels of complexity in its challenges and is available in various locations around the city.
• Cons: The duration of the activities is usually only one hour. Its target audience is adults.

• If you are traveling with children, before buying your tickets check the age limits of the escape room you are interested in.
• Some escape rooms require physical activity, I recommend you to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• The hours of the escape rooms are often from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and participants are asked to attend at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time to explain the dynamics. On the other hand, the schedule may vary in low season. I recommend you to check beforehand to guarantee your participation.
• The material of the escape rooms in London is often presented only in English, so you will need some knowledge of the language to participate in the activities.
• None of these activities include transportation, so plan your itinerary for the day taking into account the best route.
• Some of the escape rooms are included in the tourist cards of London, the savings can be up to 50%. These cards or tourist passes are recommended, especially if you visit London in summer, when queues are long and prices increase.
• Pregnant women can join almost all experiences, however, they may not have a place to sit during the activities.
• People with limited physical mobility should consult before purchasing tickets.

• Planning one of the best excursions from London and don't want to miss the escape room experience? Canterbury, offers an excellent alternative. Escape in the Towers takes place in the actual cells of the old Canterbury jail dating back to 1830.

The sinister plot of this game involves a dangerous doctor and an ancient crime and punishment laboratory, and there is one hour to escape. Tickets include access to the Westgate Towers museum and Belvedere, the largest surviving medieval gateway in England. Admission is available from €18 per person.

• Finally, if after entering the Harry Potter Studios Park you feel like continuing your tour among witches, wizards and creatures, it is worth signing up for the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry escape room.

Here you'll have to solve puzzles, decipher runes, brew potions and cast spells to successfully graduate in 60 minutes. Each room is specially designed to immerse you in this magical world with touches of J.K. Rolling's book saga. The hat won't let you into the schools of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hafflepuff or Ravenclaw but cracking the exit will merit Dumbledore's approval. Tickets are available from €75 per couple.