Private Tour

Manchester Haunt Quest: Solve the Mystery of the Pusher

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Explore Manchester’s darkest secrets in this spine-chilling self-guided walking quest that uncovers the legend of the Manchester Pusher.

Using your phone, follow eerie clues that lead you through haunted streets, shadowy canals, and historic buildings where whispers of unsolved deaths still linger.

You’ll unlock terrifying true stories tied to real locations like Manchester Cathedral, Palace Theatre, and the infamous canal paths. No guide, no schedule – just you, your curiosity, and the city’s most bone-chilling mysteries.

This unique experience is a mix of treasure hunt, escape game, and immersive storytelling – ideal for thrill-seekers, couples, or friends looking for a night (or day) of adventure.

Highlights:

- Discover Manchester’s haunted sites tied to the real-life Pusher mystery

- Solve interactive clues via your smartphone

- Explore iconic landmarks with a spooky twist

- Start anytime – play at your own pace

- Perfect for couples, friends & brave solo players

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Interactive stories and historical horror facts

Lifetime access to the game

Self-guided quest accessible via mobile app

Private experience – just your group

If your group is larger than 15 people, make multiple bookings.

24/7 availability – start whenever you like

12 haunted city stops with immersive puzzles

A physical tour guide

What To Expect

Albert Hall

Hello, traveller! Here comes your journey in Manchester, paved with many secrets and mysteries! Get ready for your first destination: the Albert Hall. Initially built with religious purposes, Albert Hall decided that it likes to have fun, so the grand and ornate chapel has been restored into a stunning music hall. While you are on the dancefloor and enjoying one of the most atmospheric music events in the UK, keep an eye out for a mysterious question that may pop up!

Admission Not Applicable

Manchester Town Hall

If you pass near a stunning, imposing building from the heart of the city on your way, then most likely you are at Manchester Town Hall. This Victorian, Neo- Gothic building designed by architect Alfred Waterhouse in 1877, houses ceremonial events with a grandeur specific only to Manchester. Here you will come across the Manchester Murals, illustrating the history of the city in an artistic manner and you will have the chance to get acquainted with influential figures including Dalton, Joule and Barbirolli (in the form of magnificent statues, of course). Investigate further the place and solve the mystery challenge so you can advance.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Manchester Haunt Quest: Solve the Mystery of the Pusher

Reviews

3.76

34 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Unable to access any download
Pre G,
Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Was unable to download and as this wasn't a refundable I can't explain any more than this sorry dot dot dot just to write the minum number which is a bit ridiculous really but otherwise I think it was a technical issue which could be my phone so I'll accept that can't review though something I haven't tried but I wish you all well. Also can you take off the minus words as it's a little bit aggressive that if we don't write enough words when some like myself struggle to write. I know that's not the intention
Good and interesting
t0l0ny,
May 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I enjoyed the background story, the facts and finding out more about Manchester. Very educating experience
City tour in escape game style
Tizele3,
Apr 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
If you don’t have much time for a city tour like we do, an outdoor escape game like this is just the thing! We were guided to various places of the city for about 2h and learned a lot about the scary history of the city. It was fun!
Spooky Manchester
Bence T,
Mar 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This game shows you around the inner city of Manchester via a spooky investigation. I recommend to do it in the evening, the experience is quite authentic.
Worth a Go
robertjN6266MR,
Feb 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Pretty good. The part by the NCP cark park the instructions need updating or the answer changing. Overall I'd recommend if you have 90 minutes to kill and want a walk with a bit of difference.
Very disappointed and could not recommend
btog,
Feb 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Biggest problem was the failure of the map and directions to each stop. Consistently failed to tell you when your stop had been reached.Had to stop using the map and simply found our own way. Lucky I know the city well. The building at the end of Marron St no longer exists. Two quizzes had wrong answers eg at Portico library. A back story about the Manchester Pusher was used to link many ghostly locations. But The Pusher had no link with most of those, only the canal ones. It needed a better narrative. This one didn’t work. The challenges need more variety and more thought. I honestly cannot recommend this app game.
Ok
Kevin W,
Oct 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Poor (and incorrect around the Portico Library) directions, made worse with the roadworks and building works in Manchester. Would work better at night when dark and could have made the script more scary.
No go area!
Charity M,
Aug 7, 2022
- Review from Viator
1.00
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!!
Self directed ghost route
Anne K,
Jun 24, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
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
Wear comfy shoes if your sense of direction isn’t great.
Lisa H,
Jun 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
We managed to complete it after getting lost numerous times, we did find it quite interesting. Building work meant we couldn’t see one of the clues, but no fault of the game. Two issues though . I paid for 7 but it only let 5 of us on the game. It then asked if we’d take a photo for the game. One of us did but then the game ended early for him.