Haunted Manchester: The Pusher Canal Murder Mystery Walk

Manchester, England

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Follow clues on your smartphone to uncover Manchester’s haunted landmarks on this private, self-guided quest. Solve riddles and explore eerie sites such as Manchester Cathedral and the Palace Theatre at your own pace, unlocking chilling stories tied to real locations. This immersive experience blends treasure hunt and escape game elements, perfect for thrill-seekers, couples, or friends seeking a spooky adventure without a guide or schedule.

Private experience for just you and your group—perfect for friends and families
Complete the quest at your own pace, and take a break whenever you need
Check off many of Manchester's spooky spots, including those you might miss if exploring on your own
A handy app guides the way, making it easy to get started

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

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

36-38 Young St, Manchester M3 3FT, UK
• Go opposite the Old Granada Studios and Bauhaus (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

End point

21 New Cathedral St, Cathedral Approach, Manchester M1 1AD, UK
You will finish at the Manchester Cathedral.

Operating hours

10/30/2019 - 08/16/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:55 PM

Itinerary

Albert Hall (Pass By)

Manchester Town Hall (Pass By)

Rochdale Canal (Pass By)

Manchester Cathedral (Pass By)

Chetham's Library (Pass By)

Albert Square (Pass By)

Royal Exchange Theatre (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.9

based on 36 reviews

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No go area!

Charity_M, Aug 2022

No clues in designated areas, First was a building site. Wasted almost an hour trying to find the 1st clue, this was my daughter's birthday surprised, ruined!!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Hello, Charity. Sorry to hear about your experience. Please contact us explore@questoapp.com, and tell us more about happened. We'd love to understand better the issues you've had. Thank you!

Self directed ghost route

Anne_K, Jun 2022

Fun experience, easy to use on phone clues were not too difficult but needed thinking in a good way , can do it at your own pace ,got to walk around the city enjoying the scenery around the way

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Great to see that you enjoyed Manchester Ghost Hunt: Haunted City Center Exploration Game. Thank you for sharing your review. Hope to see you explore more games with us.

AVOID

CharlotteEmma_M, Feb 2022

Extremely disappointing, best part of £10 for one clue- signs have been taken down, not very easy to follow.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you for taking time to give us your feedback. We are sorry that you had a negative experience. Our goal is the total satisfaction of our customers and to provide positive experience. We hope to see you giving a try playing one of our games in the future.