Highlights of Manchester: Walking Tour & Escape Game
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Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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About this quest
Explore the vibrant city of Manchester in this captivating walking tour and escape game. Discover the city's iconic worker bee symbol, visit the true "Hidden Gem" tucked away in the heart of the city, and wander through the trendy and artistic Northern Quarter.
Along the way, you’ll learn about the fascinating figures who were “Made in Manchester” and uncover the unique culture that defines this historic city.
In this adventure, you will help Francis, a city detective, free his sister Eliza, who was wrongly imprisoned in the Manchester Lunatic Asylum.
Eliza has left clues in her favorite places around Manchester, and you must find them before her husband can destroy the evidence. Follow the instructions Francis has left behind, explore Manchester’s highlights, and solve puzzles to bring justice to Eliza and uncover Manchester’s hidden stories.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Discover the cute symbol of Manchester and see it in a variety of locations
Visit the true “Hidden Gem” that is tucked away but easily accessed
Wander through the trendy, artistic haunts in the Northern Quarter
Learn more about the characters who were “Made in Manchester”
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Your walk, at a glance
Manchester, UK
Cathedral Approach, Salford, Manchester M3 7NJ, UK
5 Lower Byrom St, Manchester M3 4FP, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 3.9 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 163 min
- Languages
- EN
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
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The people behind the adventure
Created by Caitriona McBride.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
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Manchester civic context
Why the worker bee appears across the city
Manchester has used the worker bee as a civic emblem for more than 150 years. It represents hard work and the city as a hive of activity, reflecting an identity shaped by industrial growth and collective effort. This quest connects that symbol with central landmarks, the Northern Quarter and Manchester’s cultural landscape. Francis, Eliza and the asylum escape form the fictional mystery; the bee, buildings and stories of people “Made in Manchester” provide the real city context. Playable languages: English.