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15 Self-Guided Ghost Hunts Worth Booking

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An app, a route and a phone battery, for a fraction of a guided walk. These 15 are compared on how long the route takes, how well the puzzles work and whether the audio is worth listening to.

Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting - Using the Audio Guide Without Missing the Displays
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Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

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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Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem - The Witch House and Salem Inn
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Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

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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Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour - Starting at the Gettysburg Heritage Center
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Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

3.Ghosts of Gettysburg Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 77 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Drive more than 11 miles through Gettysburg with Mark Nesbitt, author of Ghosts of Gettysburg, as your narrator. The GPS-led tour blends Civil War history with eerie tales at Devil’s Den, Little Round Top, Eisenhower National Historic Site, and other key sites. It runs offline, costs $14.99 per car, and remains available for future visits.

“The content was great. The directions were so poor that we never actually saw the landmarks. It would tell us to turn left in a street that was only on our right and then weave us through modernized neighborhoods.”

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Glasgow Ghost Hunt: The Soul That Got Away Exploration Game - House of Fraser adds shopping to the ghost hunt
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Glasgow Ghost Hunt: The Soul That Got Away Exploration Game

4.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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Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour - The Joshua Ward House and Sheriff George Corwin
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Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour

5.Ultimate Historic Salem and Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $16

Follow a self-guided audio walk through Salem’s witch trial sites, historic cemeteries, Hamilton Hall, and Nathaniel Hawthorne landmarks. The Action Tour Guide app uses GPS to trigger more than 35 stories along a 1.5-mile route. Plan on one to two hours, bring headphones, and download everything before you arrive.

“Waste of money. Never received the link. Rip off. Sent me to the visitor center and they knew nothing about the tour.”

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Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader - An 1814 building with a troubled reputation
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Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader

6.Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 64 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $9

Walk Portsmouth with a self-guided English audio tour that uses GPS to lead you from Ceres Bakery to Portsmouth Brewery. Hear ghost stories tied to old hotels, brothels, theaters, burial grounds, and underground tunnels. The tour takes about 40 minutes to an hour, can be paused, and is shared by one group.

“It was nice to walk around at your leisure listening to the podcast. He was very knowledgeable and very interesting stories.”

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Glasgow: Haunted Quest Experience - Starting at Glasgow Central Station
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Glasgow: Haunted Quest Experience

7.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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Cologne Haunted Quest: The Witch Self-Guided Tour - Cologne Cathedral and the Mysteries of Domplatte
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Cologne Haunted Quest: The Witch Self-Guided Tour

8.Cologne Haunted Quest: The Witch Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

This private Questo walking game guides you through Cologne using your phone, puzzles, and short historical stories. The route links Melaten Cemetery, Cologne Cathedral, Domplatte, Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Park, the Old Town, Central Station, and the Museum of East Asian Art. It costs $7.09 per person, takes about 90 minutes, and runs in English without a physical guide.

“It took me to the cemetery but that was it. I didn't know where to go after that. So we just went on our own way and went to the cathedral. It was a joke giving you my money. I would never do that again.”

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Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted Self-Guide Tour & Quest - Starting near Birmingham Town Hall
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Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted Self-Guide Tour & Quest

9.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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Bucharest: Ghost Hunt Quest Experience - University Square and the challenge of directions
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Bucharest: Ghost Hunt Quest Experience

10.Bucharest: Ghost Hunt Quest Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

Follow an English-language app through Bucharest from Icoanei Church to Manuc’s Inn, solving clues tied to ghost stories, curses, and paranormal tales. You play at your own pace, pause whenever you like, and can go offline after downloading the game. No guide joins you, so plan to handle directions yourself.

“I've done similar tours to this in london, but this wasnt a patch on those. While it did show some interesting sights of the city I'd not seen before, I spent most of the time lost and looking at Google Maps for directions. Too often, clues would give direction like 'keep going', and you'd assume this to mean in a straight line, but I was lost and frustrated more than anything else. I'd also like to see an option built in to take short break of needed. I'm just grateful it wasnt expensive or I'd be asking for a refund.”

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Dublin Ghost Hunt Exploration Game and Tour - The Olympia Theatre brings a change of mood
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Dublin Ghost Hunt Exploration Game and Tour

11.Dublin Ghost Hunt Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6

Explore Dublin through a private, self-guided mystery game that links the National Museum, Wolfe Tone’s statue, St. Ann’s Church, Olympia Theatre, City Hall, and the River Liffey. Audio stories, local history, and location-based clues keep the walk lively. Start when you like, pause as needed, and play in English with your own group.

“A friend and I decided on a whim to complete the challenges. Was challenging enough to keep our attention! We did the game at night so safety was a concern, but not an issue. As advice; after you're done, make sure you know how to get back to your place of stay, and take the main roads back.”

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Manchester Haunt Quest: Solve the Mystery of the Pusher - Manchester Town Hall and the city’s Victorian story
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Manchester Haunt Quest: Solve the Mystery of the Pusher

12.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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The Gothic Trail – Ghosts of Barcelona Exploration Game - Six Early Sights, Seen Through Clues
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The Gothic Trail – Ghosts of Barcelona Exploration Game

13.The Gothic Trail – Ghosts of Barcelona Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7

Start at Plaça de Sant Jaume and follow a smartphone game through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Solve clues, reach historic sights, and hear English audio stories about the city’s darker side. You control the pace, can pause anytime, and finish on Carrer del Bisbe. No physical guide is included.

“Experiencia mediocre, podria no haberla realizado y ahorrarme el dinero.Acertijos inconexos,sin sentido. Lo unico bueno,la pagina funciona bien,el sistema para entrar juego va bien. No recomendable.”

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Medieval Carcassonne: Interactive Ghost Story & City Game - Starting across the river at Square Gambetta
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Medieval Carcassonne: Interactive Ghost Story & City Game

14.Medieval Carcassonne: Interactive Ghost Story & City Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 33 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $6

Explore Carcassonne on foot with a self-guided Questo game in English. Follow a roughly 3-kilometer route from Square Gambetta to Château Comtal, solving 10 phone-based puzzles near the Pont-Vieux, Porte de l’Aude, Saint-Gimer Church, and other historic sites. You can pause and resume, but monument entry is not included.

“Decouvrir des lieux specifiques à la ville de Carcassonne et leur histoire. Tout en s amusant. Je recommande vivement”

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Florence Inferno: Dante’s Haunted Exploration Game and Tour - Eight stages through central Florence
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Florence Inferno: Dante’s Haunted Exploration Game and Tour

15.Florence Inferno: Dante’s Haunted Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7

Follow a Dante-themed storyline through central Florence using a smartphone app, solving 10 interactive puzzles as you move from Piazza della SS. Annunziata to Via del Proconsolo. The private, English-language game takes about one to two hours, works best at night, and lets you pause whenever you need.

“Great time working together touring the city’s small pieces of the community. Loved seeing the details all over!”

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