Turn Birmingham Into a Game
Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.
In Birmingham, United Kingdom you can play murder mysteries, ghost tours and historical walks, all outdoors, all guided by your phone rather than a guide. There are 6 to choose from, including Haunted Birmingham: Restless Souls Walking Tour & Escape Game and Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Birmingham. Prices start at £5.99. Start when you arrive, go at your own speed, and stop for coffee whenever you feel like it.
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All quests in Birmingham
Haunted Birmingham: Restless Souls Walking Tour & Escape Game
3.6 km | Avg. time: 75 min
4.61 (579 reviews)£8.49Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Birmingham
2.2 km | Avg. time: 90 min
4.57 (44 reviews)from £13.99MultiplayerGhost Hunt in Birmingham
1.9 km | Avg. time: 90 min
4.67 (3 reviews)from £13.99MultiplayerDorothy’s Quest: The Trials of Oz in Birmingham
1.9 km | Avg. time: 90 min
4 (2 reviews)£8.4920 Cuts in Birmingham
2 km | Avg. time: 90 min
from £13.99Multiplayer
Most popular quests in Birmingham
Haunted Birmingham: Restless Souls Walking Tour & Escape Game
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Birmingham
Ghost Hunt in Birmingham
Dorothy’s Quest: The Trials of Oz in Birmingham
20 Cuts in Birmingham
What people have to say about quests in Birmingham?
Based on 634+ Local Reviews
Questo City Stories Index · 2026
Birmingham is measured on foot, story by story
The city of a thousand trades
Walking Birmingham, you pass a place with a story every 231 metres: 20 storied places and 1 historical figure, measured from real routes, not opinions.
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Things to do in Birmingham
6 self-guided games in Birmingham, visiting 56 stops across the city. Follow the clues on foot, at whatever pace suits you.
St. Philip's Cathedral
St Philip's Cathedral is an elegant Baroque church in the centre of Birmingham, notable for being one of the smallest and youngest cathedrals in England.
Birmingham Town Hall
Birmingham Town Hall stands as one of Britain's most impressive neoclassical structures, designed by Joseph Hansom (who later invented the famous Hansom Cab) and Edward Welch.
International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham
The International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham and its crown jewel, Symphony Hall, represent cutting-edge acoustic engineering combined with classical design principles.
Centenary Square
Victoria Square
Chamberlain Square
Ways to explore Birmingham with Questo
One app, one type of quest · different ways to play it.
As a scavenger hunt
Solve clues and puzzles at real Birmingham landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace · and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.
See all Birmingham scavenger huntsAs a self-guided walking tour
A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime · and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.
See Birmingham walking toursFor a spooky twist
Prefer chills over clues? Some Birmingham quests lean into haunted history and dark legends after dusk.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I do in Birmingham with Questo?
How many outdoor city games are available in Birmingham?
Is there a murder mystery game in Birmingham?
Is there a ghost tour in Birmingham?
Do I need to book an activity in Birmingham in advance?
We’re a group of friends and bored of the usual pubs—what’s something fun to try in Birmingham?
Go for Haunted Birmingham: Restless Souls Walking Tour & Escape Game. You can explore the city’s spooky history, solve eerie clues around New Street Station and Victoria Square, and laugh together as you piece things together—way more interactive than just bar crawling.
I’m on a date and want something different than dinner—any ideas?
Try Murder Mystery: Solve the Case in Birmingham. You both get to play detectives—following clues through historic streets, uncovering secrets, and trying to solve a chilling crime before time runs out.
Visiting with kids—how can I make sightseeing fun and not boring?
Pick a quest that mixes storytelling and walking. Even though the haunted quests have spooky bits, daytime ones let you explore landmarks like St Philip’s Cathedral, the Library of Birmingham, canals, and hidden alleys—kids get to solve puzzles, not just follow a guide.
How long do these quests take, and can I start at any time?
Most Birmingham quests take around 40-70 minutes, depending on pace and how much you stop. You can start whenever, since it’s self-guided—morning, afternoon, or evening.
In Birmingham, United Kingdom you can play murder mysteries, ghost tours and historical walks, all outdoors, all guided by your phone rather than a guide. There are 6 to choose from, including Haunted Birmingham: Restless Souls Walking Tour & Escape Game and Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Birmingham. Prices start at £5.99. Start when you arrive, go at your own speed, and stop for coffee whenever you feel like it.
