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City exploration game

Dublin in Flames: The Whiskey Hellfire

5Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 80 min 3.9 km Dublin App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Discover the Liberties, one of Dublin’s most underrated neighborhoods and the heart of brewing and distilling.

As you make your way to the Temple Bar district, visit the sites of the most famous distilleries in Dublin’s Golden Triangle. Dive into the late 19th century and explore the real-life tragedy of the 1875 Dublin Whiskey Fire.

Enjoy fun and challenging quests while uncovering a more traditional side of Dublin, with hidden gems known only to locals.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • As you walk from the Guinness Brewery to the Temple Bar District, you'll dive into Dublin’s rich whiskey heritage.

  • Discover the Liberties — Dublin's heart of brewing and distilling.

  • Along the way, you'll pass several distilleries, the site of the 1875 Dublin Whiskey Fire, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and many hidden gems known only to locals.

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Good times. In their words.

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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.

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Players exploring the city together

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.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

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

Dublin

A · Start

St. James's Gate, Market St S, The Liberties, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D08 VF8H, Ireland

B · Finish

Film House, Film House, Rere of 44, Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland

Get directions to the start

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

The people behind the adventure

Created by Nevio.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Nevio

WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT

Your adventure, with a playful twist.

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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
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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

  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Dublin in Flames: The Whiskey Hellfire self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Dublin in Flames: The Whiskey Hellfire start and finish?
It starts at Guinness Storehouse, St. James's Gate, Market St S, The Liberties, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D08 VF8H, Ireland and finishes at Love Lane / Crampton Court 2, Film House, Film House, Rere of 44, Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland. The route is approximately 3.9 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What language is Dublin in Flames: The Whiskey Hellfire available in?
It is currently available to play in English.

Dublin whiskey history

The real 1875 fire behind a legendary river of whiskey

In June 1875, a fire in Dublin’s Liberties reached bonded whiskey stores and sent burning alcohol through nearby streets. Contemporary accounts recorded deaths caused largely by drinking contaminated spirits rather than the flames themselves. This quest builds a fictional “Whiskey Hellfire” mystery around that documented disaster, clearly separating historical evidence from later dramatic retellings. Playable languages: English.

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