London Alchemy History Trail Adventure

Not all treasure is made of gold. But some of it is.
This trail combines medieval history, urban mystery, and alchemical metaphor in a story that asks what it really means to transform. You’ll follow the seven stages of alchemy — not just as chemical processes, but as a symbolic map of the City of London’s hidden soul.

You’ll start at Tower Hill and pass through places most Londoners have never noticed: secret gardens, lost guilds, ancient hallways, and even medieval public toilets.

It’s part treasure hunt, part fever dream, and entirely grounded in the City’s medieval streets.

You won’t need a guide — the trail is embedded in the stone and shadow.
Fully playable in 11 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic) — no guide required.

Starts: Tower Hill Station
Ends: near the Bank of England
Distance: 4 km
For adults & teens with a love of myth, history & hidden London

Meeting Point

Tower Hill

London EC3N 4DJ, UK

There is no guide to meet you — your guide is your phone and the Telegram Messenger app.
After booking, you’ll receive a message with your gamecode.
When your team is ready at Tower Hill Station, open Telegram, search for SideWalkerBot, and send the message /start to begin.

What's included:

• Self-paced private experience — no guide required
• Visual and textual clues in real-world locations
• Step-by-step story unfolding over 7 stages
• Telegram-based access to the full alchemical trail

Not included:

• Smartphone or data connection
• Live guide or entry fees (not needed)

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours

London : Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower

Tower Hill Underground Station, London, EC3N 4DJ

Important: You cannot access your gamecode via the Tripadvisor ‘ticket’ link. It will be manually generated and sent to you by message after booking.
No time slot is required — play any day, any time during daylight hours. All you need is a smartphone with the Telegram Messenger app.
Alchemy Trail is a symbolic journey through medieval London, following the seven stages of transformation in the alchemist’s art — from calcination to coagulation.
As you walk the winding alleys of the old City, you’ll follow a trail that leads you to the Philosopher’s Stone and the secret location of Dick Whittington’s buried gold.
Clues are embedded in the city itself — coats of arms, carvings, architectural details, and epigraphs. You’ll unlock verses, codes, and fragments of a buried past, one stage at a time.
The route is 4km and fully step-free.
Fully playable in 11 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic) — no guide required.

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