Self-Guided Murder Mystery Trails
Step outside and turn a city into your crime scene. Unsolved Trails are self-guided murder mystery walking tours that lead you through the real streets of Britain's most atmospheric cities, uncovering clues and cracking puzzles on your phone as you walk. There's no guide to keep up with and no fixed start time — set off when you like, pause for a coffee and pick up the case whenever you're ready.
Solve a murder on foot, at your own pace
Choose your city and the case is waiting. Wander the medieval lanes of York, the old town of Edinburgh or the waterfront of Liverpool while the mystery unfolds around you. Each trail is part walking tour, part outdoor escape room: your phone leads you from place to place, revealing the story and checking your answers as suspects, motives and hidden details emerge. With routes across London, Manchester, Bath, Oxford and Cardiff, every trail shows off the city while you solve it.
A day out, a date or a team outing with a twist
An Unsolved Trail turns an ordinary afternoon into an adventure. It makes a memorable date, a fresh way to explore a new city as a tourist, and a different team outing for colleagues who've tried every bar and restaurant. Active groups, families and friends can all join in — you cover the ground together, argue over the theories, and share the moment the culprit is unmasked. Prefer to keep the sleuthing indoors? Our online escape rooms and cold case files bring the same thrill to the sofa.
Frequently asked questions
What is a self-guided murder mystery tour?
It's an outdoor escape room you play on foot. Your phone guides you around a set route, feeding you the story, clues and puzzles as you go, so you piece the mystery at walking pace — no host or actor required.
Do I need to book a set time or date?
No. Trails are self-guided, so you start whenever suits you and take as long as you like. Stop for lunch or race to the finish — the case waits for you.
Which UK cities can I play in?
You can currently follow trails in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, York, Bath, Oxford, Liverpool and Cardiff, with each route written around that city's own streets and landmarks.
How many people can take part?
Trails work brilliantly for two on a date or a group of friends, family or colleagues. Everyone follows the same phone-led story, so you solve it together. If you'd rather gather round a table, our murder mystery dinner party games suit bigger groups.