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Murder Detective Self-Guided Tour in Manchester in United Kingdom

Victoria St, Greater Manchester, M3 1SX

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 …

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Duration 2h 55m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Self-guided

No live guide; materials in French, English.

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

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.

Itinerary

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You will finish at Science and Industry Museum. Here is where both the story and the city exploration game end.

What’s included

Included

  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • 24/7 customer support.

Not included

  • A tour guide.
  • Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour).

Important information

Meeting point

Victoria St, Greater Manchester, M3 1SX

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleInfants must not sit on lapsInfant seats unavailableThank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-". Here's how to play it: 1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code. 2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation. 3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played. IMPORTANT - Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app. - If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there. GOOD TO KNOW - The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready. - Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet. - Start with at least 50% battery. Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

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With GetExperience since 2026

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