The 4 Best Self-Guided Ghost Tours in the UK

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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