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Outdoor escape game
Ghost Hunt in London
4.18Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.2 km London App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Forget every ghost story you've heard about this city. This Halloween, ten restless spirits are loose on its streets. 👻 No history book knows their names. No tour guide has heard of them. Most are just lost souls. One is lying to you. 💀
A hooded Oracle needs a ghost hunter. Every spirit is stuck on unfinished business: solve its mystery, catch it, and it gives up a clue. Follow the trail across town, crack ciphers and riddles (some only the street itself can answer), then name the Evil One and destroy it before it finds you. 🕷️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting in Leicester Square, this 2.2 km route passes Chinatown Gate, the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain and the Edith Cavell Memorial, catching ten spirits by cracking ciphers and riddles only the street can answer. Escape-room fans and families with older kids get around 90 minutes of spooky play at their own pace. Anyone wanting a live guide, or with young children easily scared by ghosts, should pick another walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🎃 The Ultimate Halloween Hunt – A self-guided outdoor mystery game on your phone. Your city, your pace, your crew: friends, couples or brave solo hunters.
👻 Ten Ghosts, One Liar – Every spirit you catch drops a clue. Only one of them is lying.
🧩 Puzzles With Teeth – Ciphers, riddles and picture puzzles, plus clues hidden on the real buildings, plaques and statues around you. Start before dark to read them all.
📜 Fact Unlocked – Along the route, unlock short true facts about the real buildings and streets you pass. A little real history between the hauntings.
🔮 Your Verdict – Name the Evil One. Get it right, and you're the one who destroys it.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.18 / 5
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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.
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
London
A · Start
1 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7NA, UK
B · Finish
6 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BL, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
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- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
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- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where can I go ghost hunting in London?
This self-guided hunt starts at Leicester Square and covers about 2.2 km of central London, with stops such as Theatre Royal Haymarket, Chinatown Gate, the Edith Cavell Memorial and the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain. You catch each spirit by solving its mystery on your phone, starting whenever you like.
Where is Chinatown in London, and does the ghost hunt pass through it?
Yes, Chinatown Gate is one of the stops on the route. The walk begins at Leicester Square and stays within a short 2.2 km trail nearby, so Chinatown comes up as part of the hunt alongside theatres, memorials and the National Gallery.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Plan on around 90 minutes to walk the 2.2 km and solve the puzzles at each stop. You can pause at any point, take a break for food or a drink, and continue the hunt later from where you stopped.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older children and teens who enjoy spooky stories and puzzles, roughly 10 and up. The theme is horror and haunts, with ciphers and riddles to crack and an evil spirit to unmask, so younger children who frighten easily may find it too much.
Do we need to book a time, and can our group play together?
There is no fixed start time and no guide to meet, so you start whenever suits you. One ticket covers your whole group playing together. The route is outdoors on city streets, so dress for the weather.
Is Ghost Hunt in London self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you, pause and continue at your own pace.
Where does Ghost Hunt in London start and finish?
It starts at in Leicester Square and finishes at on Leicester Place. The route is approximately 2.2 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
How many tickets 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.
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Choose your haunted experience
An active ghost-hunting game, not a traditional ghost tour
Choose this quest to play paranormal investigators using a fictional detection device and identify ten spirits around Leicester Square. For a story-led haunted walk through Mayfair and Green Park, choose Ghosts of London instead. Playable languages: English.
Halloween 2026 in London
Plan a self-guided Halloween outing with ghost stories, haunted walks or a fictional horror game. Compare the available quests before choosing.
Check the starting point, duration, available languages, recommended age and access details on the quest page. These are app-guided games, not tickets to a scheduled Halloween event.
