Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
Outdoor escape game
The Haunting File: Charleston — Below the Holy City
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 km Charleston App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
The city feels older tonight. Heavier. Like something has been waiting a very long time for someone to come asking.
You've been recruited by the Bureau of Otherworldly Observation, and Agent Howl is handing you your first case: a district full of the dead, and a file nobody has ever managed to close.
Thirteen stops. Thirteen things this city would rather you didn't look at too closely. Some of them are waiting for you.
The dead here were real people, and they remember what the plaques leave out. Ask the right questions and they'll tell you. Ask the wrong ones and you'll find out why the file is still open.
Keep your phone torch handy. You'll want it. 🕯️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples, friends and small groups of adults wanting a Charleston ghost walk without a fixed start time will enjoy this. Over about 90 minutes and 2.4 km you follow a case file through thirteen stops, from the Provost Dungeon to the Unitarian Churchyard, solving puzzles as the dead tell their side. Anyone wanting a live guide to question, or a gentle story for young children, should pick another walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
👻 Thirteen Stops – Let's hope thirteen isn't unlucky.
🔍 Clues Hidden in Plain Sight – Everything you need is out there in the streets, if you're brave enough to look closely.
🎭 Get Your Crew Together – Bring someone to grab onto.
🌙 Better After Dark – Much better. Keep your phone torch ready, in case something moves.
📖 The Real History Underneath – Uncover the stories behind the streets you thought you knew.
From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
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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.
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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.
The real-world playing space
Charleston
A · Start
80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
B · Finish
150 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Choose device access above to see your total
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a self-guided ghost tour in Charleston?
Yes. This one is played on your phone with no guide and no group to join. The app leads you through the old district, past St. Philip's Church, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, the Powder Magazine and Poogan's Porch, telling each place's story and setting a puzzle there.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at Charleston City Hall and ends back there, so you finish where you began. In between you cover about 2.4 km across thirteen stops, including several old churches and churchyards, the Old Slave Mart Museum and the remains of the Walled City of Charles Town.
How long does it take, and do we need to book a time?
Plan on around 90 minutes. There is no set start time, so you can begin whenever suits you, including in the evening when most people go looking for ghost stories. You can also pause partway through and pick up later.
Can our group play together on one ticket?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the quest. Everyone walks the route together and works on the same puzzles, which makes it a good choice for couples or a few friends out for the night.
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Halloween 2026 in Charleston
Plan a self-guided Halloween outing with ghost stories, haunted walks or a fictional horror game. Compare the available quests before choosing.
Check the starting point, duration, available languages, recommended age and access details on the quest page. These are app-guided games, not tickets to a scheduled Halloween event.
