Discover London Scavenger Hunt
Discover the British capital with a one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt. Stand under Big Ben, change the guard at Buckingham Palace, ride the Tube and toast at a proper pub. London is your playground for the day.
Challenges (19)
London kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typical London backdrop (a red phone box, a black cab, a red bus) and take a group photo with everyone striking a stiff-upper-lip pose.
Checkpoint: Big Ben
Navigate to Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) at the Palace of Westminster and check in.
Big Ben group shot
In front of Big Ben: take a group photo with the team pretending to point at their watches in unison, as if they are late for tea.
Trivia: Big Ben name
Big Ben technically refers to the bell, not the tower. What is the official name of the tower itself (since 2012)?
Answers: Elizabeth Tower / elizabeth tower
Checkpoint: Tower of London
Navigate to the Tower of London on the Thames and check in.
Beefeater pose
In front of the Tower of London: take a group photo where everyone stands stiffly to attention, hats imaginary, as if you are Beefeaters yourselves.
Checkpoint: Buckingham Palace
Navigate to the gates of Buckingham Palace and check in.
Royal wave
In front of Buckingham Palace: take a group photo where everyone gives the famous slow royal wave (cupped hand, slight tilt).
Trivia: Royal flag
When the monarch is in residence at Buckingham Palace, a specific flag flies above. What is its name (two words)?
Answers: Royal Standard / royal standard / the royal standard
Checkpoint: Trafalgar Square
Navigate to Trafalgar Square in front of the National Gallery and check in.
Lion pose
Trafalgar Square has four bronze lions at the base of Nelson's Column. Take a group photo where the team imitates the lions: chin up, paws forward, total dignity.
Checkpoint: London Eye
Navigate to the London Eye on the South Bank and check in once the wheel is above you.
London Eye perspective
At the London Eye: take a forced-perspective group photo where someone is "holding" or "spinning" the wheel with one hand.
Tube descent
The London Underground is the oldest metro in the world. Go down (or to the entrance of) any Tube station and take a group photo with the iconic roundel logo visible.
Trivia: London river
What is the name of the river that flows through London?
Answers: Thames / thames / the Thames
Pub photo
Find a proper London pub. Order a pint or a soft drink and take a group photo at the bar.
Local Londoner tip
Convince a real Londoner to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.
Mind the gap
Recreate the famous "Mind the Gap" announcement: take a video where someone solemnly says it while the team steps over an imaginary gap.
London finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful London spot (a bridge, a park, a skyline view) and take an amazing group photo.