Melbourne Murder Mystery: Self-Guided Detective Walk
Overview
Someone in Melbourne is hiding a dark secret. As a detective, it's your job to find the truth on this self-guided walking quest. Your smartphone delivers clues, witness statements, and puzzles as you navigate between real-world locations that become your crime scene.
Each stop reveals new evidence and suspects. Follow the trail from location to location, piecing together the story while exploring Melbourne's streets. The app guides you step by step with an immersive narrative full of twists.
This 1–2 hour private detective adventure runs 24/7 — start whenever you want, pause for coffee or photos, and play at your own pace. Available in 5+ languages.
What's Included
- Immersive storyline content
- 12 puzzle challenges
- Flexibility to pause/resume anytime
- Live game master or guide
Meeting Location
Melbourne VIC 3004
Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Step into the vibrant streets of Melbourne as the lead detective in a chilling murder mystery. This outdoor escape game transforms the city into your personal crime scene, where every clue and hidden detail brings you closer to the truth.
Armed only with your phone, you’ll unlock puzzles, gather evidence, and follow a gripping storyline that leads you through Melbourne’s streets and landmarks. Along the way, you’ll examine alibis, interrogate suspects, and uncover the dramatic circumstances surrounding the suspicious death of a famous travel blogger. The suspects all have secrets—can you identify the guilty one before they strike again?
What makes this experience unique? Unlike escape rooms, this quest happens outdoors, combining interactive storytelling and puzzle-solving with real-world exploration of Melbourne.
Perfect for couples, families, groups of friends, or even solo detectives, this adventure blends teamwork, mystery, and discovery. The question is: do you have what it takes to solve the case?
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Immersive storyline content.
- 12 puzzle challenges.
- Flexibility to pause/resume anytime.
- Live game master or guide.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Melbourne Murder Mystery: Self-Guided Detective Walk is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Melbourne Murder Mystery: Self-Guided Detective Walk will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Immersive storyline content
- 12 puzzle challenges
- Flexibility to pause/resume anytime
- Live game master or guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
