Halloween Ghost Hunt in Philadelphia

Schedule

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 11:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

200 Chestnut St | Philadelphia, PA

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Roam the frightful streets of Philadelphia and search for the creepy ghosts that haunt them in this immersive outdoor Halloween experience.
About this Event

Do you have what it takes to spend a spine-tingling Halloween evening outdoors, on the dark side of Philadelphia, haunted by restless ghosts and menacing ghouls? 👻

Take a journey through the most haunted places in the city where you'll be hunting for the disturbed spirits who still reside there:

  • follow clues 🏃‍♂️;
  • solve real-life puzzles using your surroundings 🏙️;
  • catch the ghosts and compete against friends or hundreds of other teams to see who's the best ghost hunter! 🕵️‍♂️

WHAT'S INCLUDED❓
  • Play as the main characters of a haunted story — experiencing everything in the first person!
  • The experience is part outdoor escape room-style game, part scavenger hunt and part walking tour. A combo which will leave you shivering.
  • The smartphone will be your only tool and the will guide you all the way.
  • Join the hunt 🕖 anytime after 5 PM from 📅 October 30th until November 2nd. The whole activity takes around ⏲️ 90 minutes, but it depends on your walking pace and your puzzle-solving skills.
  • Play at your own pace or race against the clock and compete with friends or other teams.
  • Scary costumes are very much recommended, but they’re optional.
  • Frightening dialogue, bone-chilling intrigue and petrifying twists are guaranteed.


WHO CAN PLAY THIS❓
  • Fearless and daring thrill-seekers;
  • Eager paranormal enthusiasts;
  • Brave-hearted ghost hunters;
  • All the fans of horror, ghosts and Halloween themed experiences.

HOW DOES IT WORK❓

This is a role-playing outdoor exploration game where you will be hunting for (virtual) ghosts on the streets of Philadelphia, guided by the Questo mobile app on your smartphone. The game combines the challenge of an outdoor escape room, the excitement of a scavenger hunt, and the suspense of a thriller mystery! You can play alone (not recommended) or with your friends and family.

1. Buy your tickets & check the confirmation email 🎫

2. Download the on your smartphone 📲, login with your email and find the game inside your profile page 🔓.

3. Head outdoors to the Starting Location & begin your hunt. The app will guide you all the way.📍


About Questo

Questo is your ticket to real-world adventure, blending storytelling with thrilling exploration! 🌍✨ Powered by local creators, our immersive, self-guided games are available in over 500 cities worldwide. Join the 1,000,000+ explorers who’ve turned ordinary walks into epic quests! 🗺️🔎 Discover hidden gems, solve fun puzzles, and create unforgettable memories along the way.

Ready to start? Begin your adventure now at !


💡New to Questo? Check out the F.A.Q. below and our Player’s Guide for everything you need to know before you start or check the materials below.


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Where is it happening?

200 Chestnut St, 200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

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Tickets

USD 12.50 to USD 40.00

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