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Ghosts & Glory in Bristol – Join the Pirate’s Secret Crew

4.56Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 100 min 3.3 km Bristol App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

Bristol, 1700s. You’re a humble servant with a bold dream: to leave your life behind and sail the seas as a pirate. 

Rumor has it Captain Blackheart is secretly recruiting a new crew—and this could be your only shot. But the path to piracy is paved with riddles, restless ghosts, and hidden dangers.

Wander through Bristol’s historic streets, solve real-world puzzles, and uncover the clues left behind by long-dead buccaneers. Each step brings you closer to the secret sign-up location... or deeper into the city’s dark past. 

This adventure is perfect for families and friends ready to embrace mystery, challenge, and fun. Will you earn your place among the legends—or be left behind in the shadows?

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Pirate and Blackbeard fans, friends and families with older children who like a ghost story will enjoy playing a servant trying to join Captain Blackheart's crew, solving puzzles from the Old Docks past Redcliffe Caves and Queen Square to the Llandoger Trow, a 3.3 km walk of about two hours. Skip it if you want a live guide to quiz or have young children easily spooked by ghosts.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Uncover the inspiration behind the spyglass and Admiral Benbow from Treasure Island.

  • Explore haunted cave systems where pirate legends still linger.

  • Visit the dwellings of infamous pirate hunters who once terrorized the Caribbean.

  • Discover locations frequented by the notorious pirate Blackboard himself.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.56 / 5

9 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Bristol

A · Start

Bristol BS1 6UD, UK

B · Finish

45 King St, Bristol BS1 4ER, UK

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Louise Jupe.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Louise Jupe

Good to know before you play

  • Horror & Haunts

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is there a self-guided pirate tour in Bristol?
Yes. This quest follows Bristol's pirate history on your phone, with no guide and no group to join. It begins at the Old Docks, the birthplace of Blackbeard, and passes Redcliffe Caves, the Hole in the Wall pub and the Pirate Hunter before finishing at the Llandoger Trow. You can start any time.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the Old Docks, the birthplace of Blackbeard, and finishes at the Llandoger Trow. It is not a loop. Along the way you visit St Mary Redcliffe Church, Queen Square, the Hippodrome, the Hatchet Inn, Christmas Steps and St Nicholas Market.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Most players take about two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers 3.3 km through Bristol's historic streets. You can pause the quest and continue later if you want a break or a drink at one of the old pubs on the way.
Is it suitable for children?
The story is tagged Horror & Haunts, with restless ghosts and the city's dark past, so it suits older children who enjoy a spooky tale and like solving puzzles in the street. Very young or easily frightened children may find the ghostly theme too much.
Do we need to book a time or pay to play?
No booking is needed and the quest is free to play. Start whenever you like, play on your phone as a group of friends or family, and pause at any point to pick it up again later.

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