ALCHEMY TRAIL: Find Dick Whittington’s Gold (Self-Guided Walk)

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 6 more

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

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
Smartphone or data connection
Food, drinks, or transport
Live guide or entry fees (not needed)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Tower Hill

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.

End point
Cannon Street

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • London : Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by SideWalks

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
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Cancellation Policy

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

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