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Ghosts of Belfast: Haunted Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.61Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 3.3 km Belfast App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Embark on a chilling journey through Belfast's haunted past with this immersive walking tour and escape game. Visit the city's most haunted locations, including the infamous jail where criminals met their fate at the noose and the graveyard that holds centuries of dark history.
Discover the tragic tales behind Belfast's liveliest areas, where restless spirits still wander, and uncover the city’s ghostly secrets.
In this eerie adventure, you reunite with your long-lost imaginary friend, only to discover they were a ghost all along. As you explore Belfast’s haunted streets, you must solve the mystery binding your spectral companion to the living world.
With time running out, you must uncover hidden secrets and confront your own past to help your friend cross over to the other side. Will you save their soul, or will they remain trapped among the living forever? Perfect for ghost story enthusiasts, history lovers, and puzzle solvers, this self-guided tour offers a haunting and unforgettable experience.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and small groups of friends who love horror and haunted history get a puzzle-led ghost walk after dark on their own schedule, about 3.3 km and around two hours from Carnegie Oldpark past Crumlin Road Courthouse and Clifton Street Graveyard to Queen's Bridge. Anyone wanting a live guide to question, or bringing young children who scare easily at tales of the noose, should choose another walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Visit the most haunted places in town
Visit the jail that provided the noose for many criminals’ final moments, and acts as their eternal resting spot
Learn of the historical significance behind one of Belfast’s largest graveyards
Discover the ghastly and tragic history behind Belfast’s most lively areas
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Belfast
A · Start
46 Oldpark Rd, Belfast BT14 6FR, United Kingdom
B · Finish
Queen's Bridge, A2, Belfast BT1 3BF, United Kingdom
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Hannah.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by HannahWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best at night
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Use the phone flashlight for clues if needed
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a self-guided ghost tour of Belfast?
Yes. There is no guide and no group to join. The app on your phone leads you from one haunted spot to the next, tells the ghost story of each place and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. You can start whenever you like.
Which haunted places in Belfast are on the route?
In walking order: Carnegie Oldpark, Crumlin Road Courthouse, Clifton Street Graveyard, Clifton House, Exchange St W, Dunbar St Parking, The Merchant Hotel, Joys Entry, Cornmarket and Queen's Bridge. You view each place from outside; going inside is not part of the game.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts at Carnegie Oldpark and finishes at Queen's Bridge, so it is not a loop. The route covers about 3.3 km, and most players take around two hours including walking and puzzles. You can pause and pick up again later.
Can we do it at night?
Yes, it is best played after dark. Some clues may be easier to spot with your phone flashlight, so bring a charged phone. Since there is no set time slot, you choose the start time that suits you.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, which suits couples and small groups of friends solving the puzzles side by side. Everyone follows the same route and story, and there is no need to book a time in advance.
What’s the creepiest stop in this ghost walk?
Probably Crumlin Road Gaol. The old jail, with its stories of nooses and past inmates, gives off a heavy vibe. Also don’t miss Clifton Street Cemetery—walking among ancient graves by lantern-light is unforgettable.
Is this game best played after dark or will it work in daylight?
After dark really pumps up the tension—shadows, streetlight, cooler air. But daytime works too, especially if you’re with kids or want clearer views. Every hour gives a different feel.
How spooky is it? Will kids get scared?
It leans more towards eerie than horror. There are ghost tales, tragic history, atmosphere of suspense, but nothing super graphic. Older kids and teens tend to enjoy it. You can pause for breaks if someone needs a rest.
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