10 Self-Guided Ghost Hunts Worth Booking

1.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 962 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

You’ll tour a 6,000-square-foot Chicago exhibition filled with torture, restraint, interrogation, and execution displays. Use the included audio guide at your own pace, then try the ghost-hunting app as you explore. Expect dim lighting, gruesome wax scenes, hands-on exhibits, and a visit best suited to adults and older children with an adult.

“I spent almost 3 hours there and I would go back again. If you’re into history and/or gore, it’s a must see”

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2.Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 40 to 50 minutes (approx.) · from $7

This self-guided Salem walk uses the WalknTours app, GPS directions, narration, music, and sound effects to connect haunted sites, Salem Witch Trials landmarks, Harry Houdini history, and Bewitched references. The route takes about 40 to 50 minutes, starts at Ropes Mansion, ends at the Witch Trials Memorial, and can be paused for shops, meals, or a closer look.

“The WalknTours app was easy to use, easy instructions to get the tour downloaded. The tour itself was accurate and well done. Price was right. Would definitely do another one.”

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3.Glasgow Ghost Hunt: The Soul That Got Away Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6

Follow a smartphone-led mystery walk through central Glasgow, beginning at Glasgow Central and ending at George Square. You will solve location-based clues at the Lighthouse, House of Fraser, Tron Theatre, Merchant City, Buchanan Street, and City Chambers. There is no physical guide, so you set the pace, take breaks, and explore with only your group.

“Would have give. A 5 star but I could not access the game. Another in our group also paid and we used his phone. Great way to learn some history, see some sites, have a walk, and have some fun.”

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4.Haunted Quest Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 57 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $8

Follow the Ghosts of Glasgow quest through Central Station, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, old pubs, cultural sights, and George Square. The Questo app gives you clues and local stories as you walk. Plan for about 90 minutes, a charged phone, comfortable shoes, and a route that suits mobile users rather than wheelchair users.

“Excellent game. Although a couple of the clues were tough to solve. Highly recommended. very interesting.”

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5.Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted Self-Guide Tour & Quest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Use the Questo app to follow a private, self-guided Birmingham ghost hunt through central sights, canals, shopping districts, war memorials, and public squares. Solve story-based riddles at your own pace, day or night, with lifetime app access. There is no physical guide, so bring a charged phone and a curious mind.

“The canal walk and walking on water was enjoyable our favourite was the walking round the city and seeing different places”

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6.Manchester Haunt Quest: Solve the Mystery of the Pusher

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

You follow a self-guided Manchester mystery through spooky landmarks, using the Questo app to solve puzzles and uncover historical horror stories. The route includes Albert Hall, Manchester Town Hall, Rochdale Canal, Manchester Cathedral, Chetham’s Library, Albert Square, and Royal Exchange Theatre. It lasts about 90 minutes, runs privately for your group, and lets you pause whenever you like.

“Was unable to download and as this wasn't a refundable I can't explain any more than this sorry dot dot dot just to write the minum number which is a bit ridiculous really but otherwise I think it was a technical issue which could be my phone so I'll accept that can't review though something I haven't tried but I wish you all well. Also can you take off the minus words as it's a little bit aggressive that if we don't write enough words when some like myself struggle to write. I know that's not the intention”

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7.Ghosts of Savannah Self-Guided Haunted Audio Tour App/EMF Reader

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 55 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Use the WalknTours app to guide yourself from Moon River Brewing Company through Savannah’s haunted squares, cemeteries, theaters, and historic buildings. Hear stories about Little Gracie, Alice Riley, Tomochichi, Civil War ghosts, and other lingering spirits. The GPS audio tour runs about an hour, in English, and lets you walk at your own pace.

“I thought this was very enjoyable I really enjoyed the fact that you can do it at your own pace and with Covid this was very ideal to actually get to see a ghost to work and enjoy the city at the same time staying safe.”

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8.Ghosts of Munich: The Haunted Apprentice Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7

Follow an English audio adventure from Odeonsplatz to Munich’s New Town Hall, solving clues at eight historic stops. The private, self-guided game takes about one to two hours, works offline, and lets you pause whenever you like. Expect city history, local legends, a little teamwork, and optional church admission fees along the way.

“This was a great activity to do with my wife and my two teen girls. Helps with teamwork and observational skills.”

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9.Toronto Old Town: Self-Guided Dark History Walking Game

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $8

Use the Questo app to guide your private group through Toronto’s Old Town in about 90 minutes. Solve 10 location-based puzzles at landmarks including Old City Hall, the Fairmont Royal York, the Hockey Hall of Fame, St. James Cathedral, and St. Lawrence Market. Download the game first, then continue without Wi-Fi.

“A good site to book guesthouses and tourists places, very easy to operate in terms of choosing your choice”

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10.The Birmingham Downtown Ghost Self-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 40 to 55 minutes (approx.) · from $9

WalknTours leads you through eight downtown Birmingham stops, from the Redmont Hotel and haunted YMCA to Saint Paul Cathedral, Linn Park, and the Tutwiler. Your smartphone provides location-aware narration in English. The tour takes about 40 to 55 minutes, costs $9.75, never expires, and includes a virtual version for listening later.

“It was a nice walk thru downtown but nobody knew anything about it when we started at the hotel so pretty embarrassing”

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