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Outdoor escape game
Ghost Hunt in Charleston
4.6Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.2 km Charleston App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Forget every ghost story you've heard about this city. This Halloween, ten restless spirits are loose on its streets. 👻 No history book knows their names. No tour guide has heard of them. Most are just lost souls. One is lying to you. 💀
A hooded Oracle needs a ghost hunter. Every spirit is stuck on unfinished business: solve its mystery, catch it, and it gives up a clue. Follow the trail across town, crack ciphers and riddles (some only the street itself can answer), then name the Evil One and destroy it before it finds you. 🕷️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting at LBC, this route covers about 2.2 km of Charleston's streets in around 90 minutes, tracking ten restless spirits through ciphers and riddles only the street can answer. Friends, couples, families with older kids and puzzle fans who would rather play than listen will enjoy it. If you want Charleston's real hauntings told by a live guide, book a guided night walk instead.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🎃 The Ultimate Halloween Hunt – A self-guided outdoor mystery game on your phone. Your city, your pace, your crew: friends, couples or brave solo hunters.
👻 Ten Ghosts, One Liar – Every spirit you catch drops a clue. Only one of them is lying.
🧩 Puzzles With Teeth – Ciphers, riddles and picture puzzles, plus clues hidden on the real buildings, plaques and statues around you. Start before dark to read them all.
📜 Fact Unlocked – Along the route, unlock short true facts about the real buildings and streets you pass. A little real history between the hauntings.
🔮 Your Verdict – Name the Evil One. Get it right, and you're the one who destroys it.
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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.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
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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.
The real-world playing space
Charleston
A · Start
51 S Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
B · Finish
51 S Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
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- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a self-guided ghost tour in Charleston?
Yes. This ghost hunt is played on your phone: the app leads you from place to place, tells the story and sets a puzzle at each one. There is no guide and no fixed start time, so you begin whenever suits you. Expect around 90 minutes and about 2.2 km on foot.
Does it cover the real hauntings of Charleston?
No. The ten restless spirits are original characters that no history book or tour guide knows. The game is a Halloween mystery set on Charleston's streets, where you solve each ghost's unfinished business, collect clues and work out which spirit is lying to you before naming and destroying the Evil One.
Where does the ghost hunt start and where does it go?
It starts at Point 1 - LBC. From there the app sends you on a trail across town, with ciphers and riddles along the way, some of which can only be answered by looking at the street itself. The full walk covers about 2.2 km.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older children who enjoy a spooky story and can work through ciphers and riddles with an adult. The plot includes lost souls, a lying spirit and an Evil One to destroy, so very young or easily frightened children may find it too dark or the puzzles too hard.
Can we play as a group, pause, or go when it rains?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, and you can pause and continue later if you need a break. The route is an outdoor walk through the streets, so dress for the weather and consider waiting for a dry spell if rain is heavy.
Is Ghost Hunt in Charleston self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Ghost Hunt in Charleston start and finish?
It starts at Point 1 - LBC, 51 S Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA and finishes at Point 12, 51 S Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA. The route is approximately 2.2 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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DARK STORIES OF CHARLESTON
A self-guided ghost-story route through Charleston
Ghost Hunt in Charleston is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Charleston rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route is self-guided over 2.2 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.2 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this when solving and moving through the story is part of the fun. Choose a guided ghost tour when live narration and a group atmosphere matter more. Playable languages: English.
