Oxford’s Famous Alumni: Self-Guided Story Puzzle Walk
Overview
Discover San Sebastian’s iconic places in the Downtown area by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone.
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?
Highlights include:
• Explore Oxford Playhouse, Bodleian Library, Magdalen College, and lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
• Discover where Albert Einstein’s genius equations are captured forever on a chalkboard.
• Visit the beautiful, centuries-old library where Harry Potter was filmed.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
What's Included
- 24/7 customer support
- Free for KIDS
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app)
- Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour)
- A tour guide
Meeting Location
The Eagle and Child
St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LU, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Rose Lane
Oxford OX1 4AZ, UK
You will finish at the Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum.
What To Expect
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The Eagle and Child (pass by)
Somerville College (pass by)
Old Parsonage Hotel (pass by)
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, University of Oxford (pass by)
Turf Tavern (pass by)
Balliol College (pass by)
Oxford Playhouse (pass by)
History of Science Museum (pass by)
Bodleian Library (pass by)
Radcliffe Camera (pass by)
Magdalen College (pass by)
Oxford Botanic Garden (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 24/7 customer support.
- Free for KIDS.
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
- Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour).
- A tour guide.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Oxford’s Famous Alumni: Self-Guided Story Puzzle Walk is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oxford’s Famous Alumni: Self-Guided Story Puzzle Walk will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 24/7 customer support
- Free for KIDS
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app)
- Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour)
- A tour guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
