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Ghosts of Melbourne: Vampire Search
4.6Player rating
BIG ADVENTURES FOR CURIOUS MINDS
Play at your pace · usually 123 min 3.1 km Melbourne App-guided
Play in
English
Little explorers. Big discoveries.
An adventure to share.
Follow the clues, swap ideas and discover what your family can solve together. Let curious minds lead the way, with a grown-up along for the adventure.
- Explore togetherA shared outdoor adventure
- Bring your curiosityLook closely. Think together.
- Plan your family outingCheck the route and practical details
YOUR FAMILY’S NEXT ADVENTURE
A little curiosity goes a long way.
Night falls over Melbourne, and you step out of Flinders Street Station with one thing on your mind: Esmeralda. Your niece, long believed gone, has been spotted in a city cafe by none other than Grimalkin, your black cat and loyal companion.
As a young vampire of just 200 years, you have learned to live in the shadows, walking among humans, feeding only once a year. On Halloween, of course. Now, under the safety of moonlight, your quest begins. Follow clues across Melbourne's historic streets, unravel ghostly secrets, and chase the truth through 13 real locations, from Flinders Street Station to Chinatown.
This Melbourne walking tour is unlike any other: a self-guided vampire mystery that mixes real local history, genuine ghost stories, and a family secret 50 years in the making. Walk, explore, and piece together the mystery. Made to be shared with friends, family, or familiars.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Adults and couples after a spooky night out in central Melbourne play a 200-year-old vampire hunting for a lost niece, from Flinders Street Station through Hosier Lane and the laneways to the old theatres. Expect around 90 minutes and 3.1 km, best after dark and especially near Halloween. Leave the children at home, and choose a guided tour if you want someone telling the ghost stories in person.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Visit Flinders Street Station, the first railway station built in Australia, and meet the ghost of fisherman George on platform 10
Learn about the infamous nude painting of Melbourne hidden in a pub, and why a 19th-century confectioner changed the city's nights forever
Discover the story of Princess Theatre's own famous ghost, and the real grave robbers of Alfred Place
Trace Esmeralda's path through 13 Melbourne locations and uncover a family mystery 50 years in the making
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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.
Solve clues together and celebrate every discovery, with an adult helping along the way.
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.
Your walk, at a glance
Melbourne
A · Start
211 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
B · Finish
Cohen Pl Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Lantern Ghost Tours.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Lantern Ghost Tours
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
4 / 4
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
- Not for kids
- Best at night
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a self-guided ghost tour of Melbourne?
Yes. Your phone leads you through central Melbourne's historic streets and laneways after dark, telling the story at each place and setting a puzzle in what you see. You play a young vampire searching for your niece Esmeralda, with no guide and no group to join.
Is it suitable for kids?
No. This quest is tagged as not for kids and is written for adults, with a horror and haunts theme and a vampire storyline. It also works best at night. Families with children should look for a different Melbourne quest.
Can I play solo or with a group?
Both work. You can walk it alone at your own pace, or play with friends or a partner, since one ticket covers the whole group playing together. There is no group to join and no guide to wait for.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts at Flinders Street Station and finishes at Cohen Place, so it is not a loop. The route covers about 3.1 km past stops such as Hosier Lane, Parliament House and the Princess Theatre, and most players take around 90 minutes including puzzles.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No fixed time is needed. You start whenever you like, though the quest is best played at night. You can also pause partway, for a drink at Young & Jackson for instance, and continue the story later from where you stopped.
Is this suitable for teens or older kids?
Mostly yes—if they like ghost stories and are okay with darker themes. The story is eerie (vampires, missing niece, grave-robbery history), but not horrifying. Best perhaps with company and in evening hours.
What’s the vibe if I do this on a date?
Romantic + thrilling. Walking with someone special down shadow-ed laneways, sharing clues, pausing for a dramatic view of the Princess Theatre or Parliament House glowing in the dark—it builds a memorable shared adventure.
Is this quest better after dark?
Yes—night adds mood. The shadows, empty streets, and dim lighting make ghost stories creepier. If you want goosebumps, do this after sunset so the feel hits harder.
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