United Kingdom · Street Art

Manchester Street Art: Quest Experience

2 Hours Round trip from Manchester Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Solve clues on your phone as you explore Manchester
  • 02 See street art spots including the Ian Curtis Mural and Cities of Hope
  • 03 Visit landmarks such as Queen Victoria’s Statue and Afflecks Palace
  • 04 Discover Stevenson Square and other creative city corners
  • 05 Enjoy a mix of walking tour, outdoor game, and treasure hunt
  • 06 Explore at your own pace with a self-guided quest experience

Explore Manchester in a different way with a self-guided street art quest that blends sightseeing, storytelling, and puzzle-solving. Using your phone, you’ll follow clues through the city to uncover murals, public art, and creative corners while the story unfolds as you go.

Along the route, discover spots including Queen Victoria’s Statue, Inhuman Barriers by Nevercrew, the Ian Curtis Mural, Cities of Hope, Afflecks Palace, and more. It’s a flexible experience designed for independent explorers who want to see Manchester at their own pace.

Explore Manchester in a different way with a self-guided street art quest that blends sightseeing, storytelling, and puzzle-solving.

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

1
Day 01

You will begin at Queen Victoria’s Statue. 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 Inhuman Barriers by Nevercrew. 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 Ian Curtis 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 The Cutting Room 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 Band on the Wall. 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 Eleven. 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 Anthony Burgess and Hyuro, Cities of Hope. 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 Afflecks Palace. 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 Back Piccadilly Bee. 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 Blue Tit. 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 Serenity. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will finish at Frank Sidebottom. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

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

  • 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!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Manchester, GB
Tour start
Manchester, GB
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Manchester.

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