Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Highlights of Liverpool
4.42Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 59 min 4.2 km Liverpool App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Take a journey through the fascinating history of Liverpool. This game will guide you through the highlights of this rebellious port city.
Discover hidden architectural jewels, supernaturally-charged streets, stunning public artworks, urban myths and Liverpool’s answer to the infamous Cecil Hotel.
Discover hidden architectural jewels, supernaturally-charged streets, stunning public artworks, urban myths and Liverpool’s answer to the infamous Cecil Hotel.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Visit the world's first-ever skyscraper.
Explore the UK’s largest cathedral up close.
Follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens.
Journey to the spot Carl Jung once claimed to be ‘The Pool of Life.’
Discover the tomb of William Mackenzie, the Lancashire man who made a deal with the devil.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.42 / 5
48 player ratings
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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.
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
Liverpool
A · Start
William Brown Library and Museum, William Brown St, Liverpool L3 8EN, UK
B · Finish
8403 High St, Liverpool L2, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Stephanie Brown.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Stephanie BrownWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
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
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Use the phone flashlight for clues if needed
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlights of Liverpool self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Highlights of Liverpool start and finish?
It starts at Liverpool Central Library, William Brown Library and Museum, William Brown St, Liverpool L3 8EN, UK and finishes at Liverpool Town Hall, High St, Liverpool L2 3SW, UK. The route is approximately 4.2 km and includes 11 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses 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.
What language is Highlights of Liverpool available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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Liverpool port-city context
How trade and civic ambition reshaped Liverpool
Liverpool’s 1715 Old Dock was an early commercial enclosed wet dock and helped drive decades of port expansion. The city’s growth connected it with global trade and migration, while wealth from those networks, including the transatlantic slave trade, also shaped its streets and institutions. This quest moves through civic architecture, public art and urban stories beyond the waterfront, offering a route into the achievements and difficult histories behind Liverpool’s development rather than a simple checklist of landmarks. Playable languages: English.
