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Whether you’re visiting Manchester for its musical heritage or its footballing legacy, this walking tour will fill you in on all the juicy secrets the city has to share. See famous streets and sets from TV and film on your way to visit places of historical importance—from women’s rights to ending slavery. If you’re into football, learn about how Manchester began the Premier League, and if you’re more of a music fan, see where live acts started out.

Follow the clues and discover a haunted Manchester hidden from everyday view. Using your smartphone, tour Manchester’s oldest (and supposedly most haunted) landmarks and learn about the people who lived—and died—there. This self-guided tour combines elements of a treasure hunt and escape gameplay, all in one spooky experience. Solve riddles and clues as you walk the streets to uncover directions to the next ghostly location.