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.
United Kingdom · Storytelling Tours
Murder Detective Self-Guided Tour in Manchester
The journey
- 01 Solve clues and unlock a story as you explore Manchester
- 02 Visit landmarks including Manchester Cathedral and Manchester Central Library
- 03 Pass through Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Art Gallery, and other city sights
- 04 Play at your own pace with directions delivered on your phone
- 05 Enjoy a self-guided experience that mixes a walking tour, escape game, and treasure hunt
- 06 Discover lesser-known places alongside major attractions
Discover Manchester in a different way on this self-guided mystery adventure that blends sightseeing with puzzle-solving. Using your phone, you’ll follow clues, unlock the next chapter of the story, and make your way through the city at your own pace.
Along the route, explore well-known landmarks and lesser-known corners including Manchester Cathedral, the National Football Museum, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester Central Library, and more. It’s an engaging mix of walking tour, outdoor escape game, and story-driven city exploration.
Discover Manchester in a different way on this self-guided mystery adventure that blends sightseeing with puzzle-solving.
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Trip details
What's Included
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
- 24/7 customer support.
What's Not Included
- A tour guide.
- Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour).
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
- - Unlock your city game in the Questo app using this link:
- - Download the Questo app using this link (it’s free):
- - Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!
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Meeting & route
Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Manchester.
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