Murder in Manchester: Discover the City's Gruesome Past
4.4846 Reviews112 people have played this questManchester hides more than rain and red bricks, its streets whisper of crimes long buried, waiting to be unearthed. In Murder in Manchester: Discover the City's Gruesome Past, you step into the shoes of Detective Superintendent Marshall, sent from Scotland Yard to reopen the city’s coldest murder cases.
But rules aren't your thing… and going solo may be the only way to crack what others couldn’t. As you walk the historic streets, solve real-world puzzles, follow eerie clues, and explore forgotten corners of the city with friends or family. Each stop brings you deeper into the mystery, and closer to the truth.
This is more than a game; it’s an atmospheric journey into Manchester’s darkest past. Stay sharp, detective. The city is waiting, and the shadows are watching.
How many are playing?
Unlock · £8.49Staying a few days in Manchester, UK? All 5 Manchester, UK quests for £34.99 · pays for itself by quest #5. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
12
It will take you
80-110 mins
You will walk
5250 steps
Total distance
4 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Hoyle Street whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 12 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Quaker Burial Ground and see where you land on the Manchester, UK leaderboard.
Highlights
Find out about the story of "The Pusher" the killer that haunts Manchester's canal or do they?
Explore the pub where the Moors Murderer Ian Brady used to be regular
Examine the story of the Manchester body snatchers
Learn about the story of murder-suicide in one of Manchester's oldest pubs
Find out about Britain's worst-ever serial killer, Dr Death
Ratings and Reviews
46 ratings
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Jacob Joyce-Milnes
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A note from jody
“I am 39 years young and a Product Manager living in Manchester city centre. I love hiking, my Frenchie dog Ralph and doing pub quizzes. I have a passion for history and writing and I love learning about Manchester’s past to be able to make some fun and interesting Questo games.”
The mission: Your story in Manchester, UK
You will uncover lots of cases along the way both solved and unsolved, but your reputation of not playing by the book precedes you as you decide to go it alone.
Things might get eerie so keep your wits about you along the way.
Beat the best: Top Manchester, UK explorers
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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–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
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–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN MANCHESTER, UK
A history-led way to explore Manchester, UK
Murder in Manchester: Discover the City's Gruesome Past is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Manchester, UK to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Hoyle Street and finishes at Quaker Burial Ground over 4 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 95 min; 4 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English, French.
