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Haunted Manchester: The Pusher Canal Murder Mystery Walk

2 Hours Round trip from Manchester Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Self-guided ghost-themed mystery walk through central Manchester
02 Follow a supernatural murder mystery storyline with coded clues
03 Explore 13 stops including canalside and historic city locations
04 Pass landmarks such as Albert Hall, the Palace Theatre, and Chetham’s Library
05 Discover Manchester stories inspired by real crime and ghost lore
06 Play at your own pace using the Questo app
07 Best experienced after dark for maximum atmosphere

Step into Manchester’s darker side on a self-guided mystery walk that blends ghost stories, real crime lore, and puzzle-solving. Following a chilling storyline about a serial killer stalking the canals, you’ll trace a route through central Manchester as you uncover clues, solve coded challenges, and help a ghost named Loky piece together the truth.

Along the way, pass atmospheric city landmarks and haunted locations including Albert Hall, the Palace Theatre, the Royal Exchange, Chetham’s Library, and the canal towpath itself. Best experienced after dark, this 2-hour adventure offers an eerie and immersive way to explore Manchester at your own pace.

Following a chilling storyline about a serial killer stalking the canals, you’ll trace a route through central Manchester as you uncover clues, solve coded challenges, and help a ghost named Loky piece together the truth.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Manchester

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Popular HallThe main Manchester HallPopular canal in the cityAn iconic landmark in ManchesterYou will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Manchester 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Self-guided mystery walk with 13 stops through central Manchester
The Pusher serial killer storyline with ghost allies and coded puzzles
Clues and a map in the app from Quay Street to Manchester Cathedral
Best played after dark for maximum atmosphere

What's Not Included

Live tour guide (this is a self-guided activity)

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
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