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Outdoor escape game
The Haunting File: Dublin - What the Old City Burned
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 3.2 km Dublin App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
The city feels older tonight. Heavier. Like something has been waiting a very long time for someone to come asking.
You've been recruited by the Bureau of Otherworldly Observation, and Agent Howl is handing you your first case: a district full of the dead, and a file nobody has ever managed to close.
Thirteen stops. Thirteen things this city would rather you didn't look at too closely. Some of them are waiting for you.
The dead here were real people, and they remember what the plaques leave out. Ask the right questions and they'll tell you. Ask the wrong ones and you'll find out why the file is still open.
Keep your phone torch handy. You'll want it. 🕯️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and friends who want a Dublin ghost walk on their own schedule get thirteen stops, from Christ Church Cathedral to Darkey Kelly's, each with a story of the city's dead and a puzzle to solve where you stand. Pick something else if you want a guide to question in person, or if 3.2 km on foot and tales of the dead are too much for your youngest.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
👻 Thirteen Stops – Let's hope thirteen isn't unlucky.
🔍 Clues Hidden in Plain Sight – Everything you need is out there in the streets, if you're brave enough to look closely.
🎭 Get Your Crew Together – Bring someone to grab onto.
🌙 Better After Dark – Much better. Keep your phone torch ready, in case something moves.
📖 The Real History Underneath – Uncover the stories behind the streets you thought you knew.
From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The real-world playing space
Dublin
A · Start
2 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, D02 HP22, Ireland
B · Finish
St Patrick's Close, Dublin 8, D08 H6X3, Ireland
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
St. Audoen's Park
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The Brazen Head
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Trinity College Dublin
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Fusilier's Arch
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Millennium Child
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Grafton Street
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St Stephen's Green
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Irish Whiskey Museum
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St Patrick’s Park
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WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Choose device access above to see your total
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Dublin ghost quest start and where does it go?
It starts at St. Stephen's Green and covers about 3.2 km through thirteen stops, including Trinity College, City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, Four Courts, The Brazen Head and Darkey Kelly's. The app leads you from one place to the next.
Do we need to book a start time?
No. There is no set departure and no guide to meet, so you can start whenever suits you, including in the evening when ghost stories feel right. Open the app at St. Stephen's Green and begin.
Can our group play together on one ticket?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated when you buy, so you are not paying per person as you would on most guided ghost walks. Everyone follows the same case together.
Can we pause and finish the walk later?
Yes. You can stop at any point, take a break for a drink or a meal, and pick up the case later from where you left off. Nothing runs on a timer set by a guide.
How is this different from a guided ghost tour?
Instead of following a guide with a large group, you work a case for a fictional bureau on your phone. At each stop the app tells the story of the place and its dead, then sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you.
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