Charleston Murder Mystery Self Guided City Detective Game

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This murder mystery experience is a true whodunit with suspects, alibis and a twist ending. It involves open world gameplay, where you receive a set of leads (locations) that you have to visit and you decide the order. At each location, you will solve a puzzle by interacting with something real, a plaque, a statue, a facade in Charleston's French Quarter, and collect the evidence to piece together the case and find the culprit.

We offer 24/7 customer support and built-in hints to guarantee that you never stay stuck. The app will also provide real historical facts and local legends about the landmarks you're visiting.

You can play anytime, at any hour. It will take you ~90-120 minutes with optional cafe breaks and you can pause and resume whenever.

Total walking distance is about 1.5 miles and the game ends in the same area where it started.

It's perfect for date nights, solo adventurers, couples, friends, families with older kids, or team-building events.

What's Included

Full availability: Every day of the year.
Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
Access to the Charleston Murder Mystery game in the Questo app
Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
Live game master or physical guide
No entrance fees necessary. The whole game takes place outdoors.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Washington Square

You must have downloaded the Questo app and created an account first, with the same email used for the purchase. The game will be automatically unlocked for you, in the "My quests" section. Once you arrive at Washington Square, press "Start quest" and the app will provide the instructions.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Become the lead investigator in a self-guided murder mystery game that turns Charleston's French Quarter into your own crime scene. Your case: a romantic speed-dating night ended with a scream, one of the guests is dead, and the killer has fled the scene. As the new detective, you will start at Washington Square, where the app hands you the case file and your first lead. The trail will take you through the historic French Quarter, past cobblestone lanes and landmarks like Charleston City Hall and St. Michael's Church at the Four Corners of Law. At each stop you will investigate your surroundings (inscriptions, statues, plaques, facades, etc.) to solve a puzzle that will reveal a piece of evidence. Every solved puzzle unlocks the instructions for the next chapter, plus some fun historical facts about the locations you're visiting.

You can play alone or bring your whole group. The game can be played all day, any day: just book a ticket and play whenever you want. It ends near the same area where it starts and will take you about 90-120 minutes (including optional coffee breaks that you can take whenever you like). The total walking distance is about 1.5 miles (2.5 km).

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring comfortable shoes, a bottle of water and good mood!
  • Bring a charged smartphone with internet connection.
  • This is a walking activity. Not recommended for people with restricted mobility.
Supplied by Questo

Tags

Self-guided Tours
Walking Tours
Escape Rooms
Fun & Games
Scavenger Hunts
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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