Quebec City Murder Mystery Self Guided City Detective Game

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Start point: the Samuel de Champlain Monument, next to Dufferin Terrace - open the app and hit "Start."

Briefing in-app: your case file, suspects & how gameplay works (2-3 mins).

Chapters: 10-14 bite-size missions guiding you through Old Quebec highlights.

Gameplay: decode ciphers, match details on buildings, choose story paths.

Pacing: typical playtime ~90-120 minutes with optional cafe breaks.

Finish: back at the Samuel de Champlain Monument; get your team score & debrief screen.

Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate. Walking: ~2-3 km on old town streets and a few staircases.

Who it's for: Couples, friends, families with older kids, team bonding.

What's included

Full availability: Every day of the year.
Access to the Quebec City 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.

What to expect

Step into Death in the Shadows, a self-guided outdoor escape game that turns Old Quebec into your crime scene. Follow clues, interrogate story characters in-app, and piece together evidence as the city becomes your board.

You'll uncover hidden details around landmarks such as Place d'Armes, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and the Wolfe-Montcalm Monument, solving clever puzzles and unlocking twists. Start when you like, take breaks for coffee, and play entirely at your own pace, it's private to your group.

Fontaine de la Place d'Armes
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Wolfe-Montcalm Monument
Terrasse Dufferin
Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica Cathedral
Morrin Centre
Monument Samuel De Champlain
Quebec City

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The game starts at the Samuel de Champlain Monument. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

End point

The game starts at the Samuel de Champlain Monument. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unlock the activity first using the same email you made the purchase with.
Bring a charged smartphone with internet connection.
This is a walking activity. Not recommended for people with restricted mobility.

Cancellation policy

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