Ghosts of Melbourne: Vampire Search
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 13 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Flinders Street Station, 211 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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Places you will visit
13
It will take you
108-138 mins
You will walk
4070 steps
Total distance
3.1 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Flinders Street Station
211 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaFinish point Cohen Place
Cohen Pl Melbourne VIC 3000 AustraliaAbout this quest
Night falls over Melbourne, and you step out of Flinders Street Station with one thing on your mind: Esmeralda. Your niece - long believed gone - is rumored to have been seen in a city café by none other than Grimalkin, your black cat and loyal companion.
As a young vampire of just 200 years, you’ve 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 puzzles, hidden spots, and strange encounters.
Walk, explore, and piece together the mystery in this thrilling urban adventure, made to be shared with friends, family... or familiars.
Highlights
Visit the first train station to be built in Australia
Learn about the infamous nude painting of Melbourne
Discover the story of The Princess Theatre’s own famous ghost
Find out why medical students were into grave robbing
The mission: Your story in Melbourne
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Meyers Place
Hotel Windsor
Her Majesty's Theatre
The Princess Theatre
Parliament House
Flinders Street Station
Good to know before you play
- Not for kids
- Best at night
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
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Frequently asked questions
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.
What historic artifacts or installations will I cross by?
You’ll see things like the Forgotten Songs art installation in Angel Place, the Tank Stream Plaque, Brown Bear Lane mural, and the Robert Brough Memorial Fountain—all woven into the plot.
Looking for something spooky and dramatic under the city lights?
Yes. This quest starts at Flinders Street Station, then leads you through Melbourne’s atmospheric lanes at night—mystery cafés, haunted theatres, whispers of ghosts. If the moon is out, this feels like stepping into a gothic novel.
