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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Galata, Istanbul
4Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.1 km Istanbul App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #01 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
You know the old saying, “The boyfriend did it”? On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges.
Bella, a famous travel blogger, was found dead during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. Now, it’s up to you to uncover the truth.
Was it Walter, the obsessed boyfriend? Percy, the ghost tour guide with a flair for the dramatic? Or is someone else hiding in the shadows?
🔎 Gather clues, interrogate suspects, and expose the real murderer before they strike again. Make sure to have your pen and paper ready to jot down all the crucial evidence.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting and finishing at Galata Tower, this 2.1 km loop passes Şahkulu Cami, the Bereketzade Fountain and Mahmut Çeşmesi as you question suspects in a travel blogger's death on a ghost tour. Couples, friends and families with teens enjoy cracking the case themselves in around 90 minutes. If you would rather watch actors at a murder mystery dinner or stay indoors, pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Galata, Istanbul is still warm enough to follow.
Read the scene, then read the people, decipher hidden messages and piece the evidence together until the alibis stop agreeing.
Twelve stops across 2.1 km from Bereketzade, past Galata Tower and Arap Mosque, on historic streets and in the corners most visitors walk straight past.
A date night that is also a killer group activity, played with your partner, a few friends, or alone if you trust yourself.
Just your phone, starting whenever you like, with nothing to collect and nobody waiting on you.
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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.
- 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.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
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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
Istanbul
A · Start
Bereketzade, Büyük Hendek Cd. Galata kulesi Meydani No:5, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
B · Finish
Bereketzade, Galata Kulesi No:1, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
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- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
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- Use your own phones to team up or compete
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- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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Good to know before you play
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a murder mystery game you can play yourself in Istanbul?
Yes. This case is set in Galata and played on your phone. Travel blogger Bella Wanderlust has been found dead during a ghost tour, and you gather clues and question suspects, including her boyfriend Walter Bridges and the guide Percy Shadows, to work out who did it.
Where does the game start and how long does it take?
It starts at Galata Tower and loops back there at the end. Along the way you pass places such as Şahkulu Cami, the İKSV Nejat Eczacıbaşı building, Bereketzade Fountain and Mahmut Çeşmesi. The route is about 2.1 km and takes around 90 minutes.
Is it suitable for children?
It suits older kids and teens best. The story centres on a death and asks players to weigh up suspects and clues, so it works for young people who enjoy a whodunit and can manage a walk of about 2.1 km. It is less suited to very young children.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated. There is no time slot to book and no guide to meet. You start whenever you like, and you can pause the game and continue later.
Is it played outdoors, and what if it rains?
The game is an outdoor walk through the streets of Galata, so dress for the weather. Because you can pause at any point and carry on later, you can step inside somewhere to wait out a shower and pick the case up again afterwards.
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Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Galata, Istanbul is an Istanbul outdoor murder-mystery game for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Murder Mystery.
Galata Tower is the starting point and Bereketzade Fountain is the finish for this 2.1 km city route, which includes 12 challenges. Practical fit: 2.1 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The city becomes the playing space here. Choose a conventional escape room when weather-free play and a designed indoor environment matter more. Playable languages: English.
