Colchester: Roman Visitor Murder Mystery Quest

4.4(7)1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Questo

About this activity

The year is 300 CE. You are Antonius, a Roman diplomat summoned to Camulodunum. The governor suspects a murder plot and needs your help. Four conspirators, a poison, and a body disposal plan are hidden across Britain's oldest recorded town.

Solve 10 puzzles at Roman landmarks. Count chariot gates at Britain's only Roman Circus. Decode clues at the largest surviving gateway. Spot a hidden rose in a 1,800-year-old mosaic that reveals the murder weapon.

Download the Questo app, activate with your booking code, and start at Butt Road Car Park. No guide needed, just your phone, clues and a map in the app. Play as a team of up to 3 or solo.

Discover why Claudius may have arrived on a war elephant, where a secret cult worshipped underground by oil lamp, and how a mosaic was once a Roman status symbol bigger than any sports car.

About 80 minutes, 10 stops, 3.5 km across Colchester. Available 9am to 4pm. Perfect for history lovers and mystery fans exploring a Roman assassination plot.

What's included

✓24/7 customer support.
✓Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
✓A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
✓Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
✓Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.

Meeting and pickup

The game starts at Butt Road car park, Roman Circus. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

Good to know

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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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