Murder Detective Self-Guided Tour in Manchester
Manchester, Englandby Questo
- 2.7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Overview
Discover Manchester’s best sights by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of a person that needs to save a woman from a lunatic asylum. 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 National Football Museum, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Library and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Learn about the cute symbol of Manchester. • Discover the park where there used to be a lunatic asylum. • 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.
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
- A tour guide.
- Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour).
Itinerary
- 1
Manchester Cathedral
5 min
You will begin at Manchester Cathedral. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
- 2
National Football Museum
5 min
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at National Football Museum. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
- 3
The Washhouse
5 min
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Washhouse. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
- 4
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
5 min
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Manchester Craft and Design Centre. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
- 5
Manchester
5 min
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Manchester Bee Mural. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
- 6
Stop 6
5 min
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Stevenson Square. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
- 7
Piccadilly Gardens
5 min
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Piccadilly Gardens. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
- 8
Manchester Art Gallery
5 min
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Manchester Art Gallery. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
- 9
Manchester Central Library
5 min
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Manchester Central Library. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
- 10
Stop 10
5 min
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at St Mary's RC Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
- 11
The John Rylands Library
5 min
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at John Rylands Library. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
- 12
Stop 12
5 min
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Opera House Manchester. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
- 13
Science and Industry Museum
5 min
You will finish at Science and Industry Museum. Here is where both the story and the city exploration game end.
Meeting and pickup
The game starts at Manchester Cathedral. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.
End point
You will finish at Science and Industry Museum.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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