Letchworth Garden City: Self-Guided History Puzzle Walk
Overview
Discover the secrets of the world’s first Garden City with an exciting walking quest through the tree-lined streets.
Follow clues and solve puzzles to uncover the founding stories that created a revolutionary new way of living and working, along with an unsolved mystery that still confounds the city. On a train route half-way between London and Cambridge, this beautiful city holds a fascinating quest that will open your eyes to a different piece of UK history.
Are you up for an adventure?
Find out the fascinating founding stories of the world’s first Garden City and discover the story of the UK’s most unusual pub.
Enjoy a tree-lined city walk, where black squirrels may join you en route.
Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.
What's Included
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
- This tour is always available to book. We are open 24/7, every day of the week.
- This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds.
- Play offline: you don't need an internet connection to play this city game
- A physical tour guide
Meeting Location
Station Place
Letchworth Garden City SG6, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
296 Norton Way South
Letchworth Garden City SG6 1SU, UK
What To Expect
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Letchworth Garden City (pass by)
Broadway Gardens (pass by)
St Francis' College (pass by)
Broadway Cinema (pass by)
St Mary the Virgin Church (pass by)
The International Garden Cities Exhibition (pass by)
Letchworth Parish Church - St. Michael's (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 City Balloon Tours 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).
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later.
- This tour is always available to book. We are open 24/7, every day of the week.
- This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds.
- Play offline: you don't need an internet connection to play this city game.
- A physical 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Letchworth Garden City: Self-Guided History 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 Letchworth Garden City: Self-Guided History Puzzle Walk will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
- This tour is always available to book. We are open 24/7, every day of the week.
- This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds.
- Play offline: you don't need an internet connection to play this city game
- A physical 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
