Overview
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You are Exodus Hinge, psychic investigator. A Roman Centurion named Lucius has summoned you to Colchester, Britain's first Roman city. Help his restless spirit solve 14 puzzles across ancient Camulodunum so he can finally pass to the underworld.
Decode inscriptions at Britain's largest Roman gateway. Count chariot starting gates at the only Roman Circus in the country. Crack a cipher at Colchester Castle, built on top of a temple to Emperor Claudius.
Download the Questo app, activate with your booking code, and start at Balkerne Gate. No guide needed, just your phone, clues and a map in the app. Play as a team of up to 3 or solo.
Discover how Boudicca burned this city to the ground, why Claudius may have arrived on a war elephant, and where Roman jewellery was buried during the revolt and found 2,000 years later.
About 90 minutes, 14 stops, 3.6 km across Colchester. Perfect for history lovers who want to walk through 2,000 years of Roman Britain.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
What To Expect
Start at Balkerne Gate by following the directions from the app. An impressive and well-preserved Roman gateway that stands as a testament to Colchester's ancient history. Dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain, the gate was a crucial part of the town's defensive fortifications. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions from the app.
The Mercury Theatre, situated at the historic Balkerne Gate, is a captivating venue that has been enriching Colchester's cultural life for many years. The theatre's architecture might blend elements of the modern with its historical surroundings, providing a unique and captivating setting for theatrical performances. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions from the app.
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Colchester: Lost Roman Centurion Puzzle Adventure
What‘s Included
14 puzzle challenges across Colchester's Roman landmarks
Freedom to pause anytime, warm up in a cafe, or visit Colchester Castle
A storyline following a Roman Centurion's journey to the underworld
Play as a team (up to 3 per device) or solo
Full access to the Lost Centurion quest on the Questo app
Clues and a map in the app to guide you between stops
Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
100% Fun!
Gramanda07,May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00How better to get to know all about a place than this. Jam packed with information. Totally enthralling and professionally put together. The geographically challenged amongst us can rest assured because there are pictures of directions, finding your way around is such a doddle. My wife and I paused our ‘quest’ and stopped for refreshments and cake. The kids will absolutely love it, it is safe and great fun, plus not a great deal of walking. There are super riddles to solve just to make sure you are paying attention to your surroundings. We are hooked and have already booked our next day out on Questo
A fun filled exploration of Colchester
Wanderer67378810076,Sep 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely way to explore the city and its links to the past. The Roman connections are fascinating especially as so much time has passed. Sharing the adventure with family or friends is an excellent way to spend a lovely day. The quiz element of the game makes it fun to see who can get it right first and if you go wrong as we did, then retracing your steps becomes a challenge, all in all a different and fun filled day.
Good fun, informative activity.
MimG1,Sep 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good fun activity. The creator made it interesting and informative, so is good for either couples or families alike. You really wanted to finish the activity which took you to lots of different parts of the town. Hopefully this creator will create further activities.
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