How Long Does Scavenger Hunts Take in London?
By Editorial Team · Last updated 16/08/2026
- Best season
- Year-round
- How to get there
- Multiple international airports and Eurostar
- Avg. visit duration
- 3-5 days
Let’s address your question about how long Scavenger Hunts take in London. We offer a fantastic selection of 50 different hunts across the city, and the duration of each tour varies considerably.
Typically, you can expect a Scavenger Hunt to last anywhere from 60 minutes to a full 360 minutes – that’s over five hours! The length really depends on the complexity of the hunt itself. Some shorter hunts focus intensely on a specific area and task set, while longer ones incorporate multiple locations and more challenging clues.
Several factors can influence the time taken; for example, a hunt with intricate puzzles or requiring significant travel between landmarks will naturally be longer. Conversely, simpler hunts concentrating on quick photo challenges or local knowledge questions will complete much faster.
The average rating of these tours is 4.5/5 which indicates that they are very well received by participants. We advise planning your day accordingly. If you’re aiming to do a longer hunt, perhaps one lasting around 240 minutes, we recommend scheduling it for the morning or afternoon when you'll have plenty of energy and daylight.