Astounding Scavenger Hunt: The Horrors of Quebec City!

Ghost stories need old streets. Quebec City has plenty. This two-hour self-guided hunt mixes spooky tales, city history, riddles, and photo challenges around Old Quebec. I like the freedom to start anytime and the private format, since your group can move at its own speed without a guide or strangers tagging along. I also like the low price of $12.31 per person, which makes this an easy add-on to a Quebec City visit.

The main concern is the app. You need a charged smartphone to navigate, answer questions, and complete photo tasks. One customer could not use the experience after declining photo access, so check your privacy settings before booking. The tour is also non-refundable, which matters if your plans are loose or the weather looks poor.

Key points at a glance

• Four atmospheric stops: Follow a route linking the Plains of Abraham Museum, Morrin Centre, St. Louis Gate, and Moment Spa Le Chateau Frontenac.
• Self-guided from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.: Start when you wish and set your own pace within the stated operating hours.
• Ghost stories with a game attached: Expect riddles, scavenger hunt questions, and challenges tied to Quebec City’s historic streets.
• Every player gets a role: Choose Brainiac, Photographer, or Mapper to give each member of your group a task.
• Photos arrive digitally: The app records your challenge photos and provides digital copies after the hunt.
• A budget-friendly private outing: At $12.31 per person, the value is strongest for couples, families, and friends who enjoy game-based sightseeing.

A ghost hunt with a city walk built in

This is not a traditional walking tour with a guide leading the way. It is a phone-based adventure hunt that sends your group through Old Quebec and nearby streets while the app provides maps, riddles, photo challenges, and a leaderboard.

The ghost theme gives the route a clear mood. You will hear about anguished spirits, haunted jails, and strange stories linked to nearly 400 years of Quebec City history. The tone is designed to be spooky, but the scavenger hunt tasks keep it light. One minute you may be reading about a ghostly resident at Chateau Frontenac. The next, you may be solving a clue or posing for a team photo.

I see this as a good fit if you want sightseeing with a bit of competition. It is less suitable if you want a historian to explain every building in depth or if you prefer to keep your phone in your pocket while exploring.

The experience begins at 12 Rue Saint-Louis, Québec, and returns to the same meeting point. Since it is private, only your group takes part. That gives you room to pause for photos, stop for food, or spend extra time looking at a landmark without holding up other participants.

Starting at 12 Rue Saint-Louis

The meeting point places you near the historic core, close to several of the locations included in the route. You do not need private transport. The experience is near public transportation, but the tour itself is walked through city streets.

Before you leave, download the Let’s Roam app and read the starting instructions sent with your booking confirmation. Your phone is your map, clue sheet, camera, and scorecard all at once. Bring a fully charged device, and take a power bank if your battery tends to fade during a long day of sightseeing.

The app asks you to work with photos, so think about privacy before you begin. A customer who did not want the app to access personal photos could not use it. That does not mean you must hand over your entire photo library without thought, but it does mean you should be comfortable with the app’s permissions and photo functions before paying.

You can start anytime between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., according to the stated operating hours. The ghostly mood will likely feel stronger later in the day, but a daytime start gives you better light for the photo challenges. The choice is yours.

Plains of Abraham Museum: history before the hauntings

The first listed stop is the Plains of Abraham Museum. This gives the hunt a useful starting point because the area connects Quebec City with major events in Canadian history.

Here, the experience shifts between historical information and game play. The app may ask you to solve a riddle, answer a question, or complete a photo challenge tied to the stop. You are not simply walking past a famous place. You are asked to look for details and respond to them.

The museum stop also helps set the story’s tone. The hunt is not only about ghosts floating through dark corridors. It places supernatural tales beside real events, famous buildings, and the city’s long past. That mix should appeal to you if you like a little context with your spooky entertainment.

Keep in mind that attraction fees are not included. The route includes the Plains of Abraham Museum as a stop, but the supplied details do not promise admission inside. Plan on treating it as a location on the route unless the app or booking instructions clearly tell you otherwise.

Morrin Centre: a strong stop for eerie old-city atmosphere

The Morrin Centre is one of the most intriguing locations on the route. It occupies an important place in Quebec City’s cultural story, and the hunt uses it as a setting for another eerie tale.

The appeal here is the contrast between the building’s serious cultural identity and the supernatural stories attached to the city around it. The app gives you a reason to slow down and pay attention instead of rushing from one famous sight to the next.

This stop is also where the role system can make the experience more engaging. One person may choose Brainiac and focus on riddles. Another may take Photographer and handle the image challenges. A third can become Mapper and help keep the group on course. If you are traveling with children or friends who like different kinds of activities, those jobs give everyone something clear to do.

The role names are playful, but they serve a practical purpose. A self-guided tour can lose momentum when everyone is waiting for someone else to read the next clue. Dividing the tasks keeps the group moving.

St. Louis Gate: a historic entrance with a dramatic setting

The St. Louis Gate, or Porte St. Louis, is the third listed stop. It is one of the city’s notable historic entrances, and its old stone setting fits the ghost-story theme better than a modern street would.

At this point, you can expect the hunt to keep mixing place-based questions with photo tasks. The gate is not just a checkpoint. It becomes part of the story, with the app directing your attention toward Quebec City’s defenses, streets, and past residents.

This stop also shows the practical side of a self-guided format. You can take the time you need to frame a photo or work out a riddle. A guided group would normally need to keep moving on the guide’s schedule. Here, your own group controls the rhythm.

The trade-off is that you must provide your own energy and focus. There is no guide to explain a clue in a different way or tell you where to stand. Phone support by phone, email, or chat is included, but that is not the same as having a person beside you.

Chateau Frontenac: a fitting final stop

The final listed stop is Moment Spa Le Chateau Frontenac, at the storied Chateau Frontenac. The experience uses this famous hotel as a setting for one of its central ghost stories, including the tale of a ghostly resident within the building.

The Chateau Frontenac gives the hunt a memorable finish. It is one of Quebec City’s best-known landmarks, and the ghost angle offers a different way to see a place many people photograph without learning much about its legends.

You should not assume that the activity includes access to hotel interiors or spa services. Attraction fees are not included, and the supplied details describe the stop rather than promising entry. The route ends back at the original meeting point, so you are not left across town after reaching the Chateau.

By this point, the app’s photo challenges should have created a record of your outing. Digital copies of the adventure hunt photos are provided after the activity, which is a nice touch for a private group. The quality and number of final images will depend on how your team handles the challenges, so do not treat this as a professional photo session.

How the app changes the experience

The app is the engine behind the entire hunt. It supplies the map, questions, riddles, team roles, photo tasks, and leaderboard. That makes the tour flexible, but it also makes your phone skills and battery level important.

I like the way the role system gives each player a job. You are not all staring at the same screen while one person does the work. Brainiac, Photographer, and Mapper create a simple structure for group participation.

The leaderboard adds a competitive layer. You can focus on completing the route, or you can try to answer quickly and take stronger challenge photos. The game works best when your group agrees on its goal before starting. If one person wants a quiet history walk and another wants to race for points, the experience may feel uneven.

The photo permission issue deserves a clear warning. One customer reported being unable to use the app after refusing photo access. Before booking, decide if you are comfortable using the app’s photo features. If you are not, this may not be the right tour for you.

What $12.31 really buys you

At $12.31 per person, this is inexpensive for a roughly two-hour private activity in central Quebec City. Taxes, fees, handling charges, app access, support, maps, challenges, and digital photos are included.

The value is strongest if you would otherwise spend an evening wandering without a plan. The hunt gives your group a route and a reason to notice details. It can also fill a useful gap between major sightseeing stops.

The price does not include food, drinks, private transport, or attraction admission. Those exclusions are normal for a walking game, but you should not expect a fully hosted tour. You are paying for the interactive route and app content, not a guide, meal, or museum ticket.

The rating is 3.8 from four reviews, so the public feedback is limited. I would not use that small sample to make a firm judgment about the overall experience. I would pay more attention to the practical warning about app permissions, since it identifies a real issue that can prevent you from taking part.

Timing, weather, and walking effort

The activity lasts about two hours, but the self-guided format means your actual time can vary. You may finish faster if you focus on the clues, or take longer if you stop for photos and sightseeing.

You need a moderate level of physical fitness. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and weather-appropriate clothing is essential. Quebec City streets can be tiring if you are not used to walking, so do not treat the two-hour estimate as a promise of an easy stroll.

Check the forecast before you start. Rain, cold, or heat will affect how much fun it is to stop for riddles and photo tasks. Since the booking cannot be refunded or changed for any reason, weather planning matters more here than it would on a flexible museum visit.

The wide operating window gives you options. Start in the morning for clearer photos, choose afternoon for a break between sightseeing plans, or begin later if you want a darker mood. The tour does not promise a guide or special nighttime effects, so the ghostly atmosphere comes from the stories, buildings, and time of day.

Who should choose this Quebec City hunt?

I would recommend it most strongly for:

• Couples who want a private activity with a playful edge
• Families looking for a city walk that gives children something to solve
• Friends who enjoy riddles, photos, and friendly competition
• First-time visitors who want to connect several Old Quebec sights
• Independent explorers who dislike fixed departure times
• Small groups that want digital photos from their outing

I would be more cautious if you want detailed academic history, a live storyteller, or a fully offline experience. You also need to be comfortable using the Let’s Roam app and its photo functions.

Service animals are allowed, and there is no minimum age requirement. Still, parents should decide if their children will enjoy the ghost theme and the walking involved. The experience is private, so your group can set a pace that works for everyone.

Should you book the Horrors of Quebec City hunt?

Book it if you want a low-cost, private way to explore Old Quebec through puzzles and ghost stories. The route covers four distinctive locations, the start time is flexible, and the app gives each player a role. At $12.31, it is a reasonable choice for a couple of hours of structured sightseeing.

Skip it if you dislike app-based activities, do not want to grant photo access, or need a refundable booking. You will not have a guide, admission tickets, meals, or transport included.

My practical advice is simple: check the app requirements, charge your phone, bring a power bank, wear sensible shoes, and look at the forecast before committing. If those conditions suit you, this hunt offers a fun change from a standard walking tour, with just enough spooky flavor to make familiar Quebec City sights feel new.

FAQ

How long does the Quebec City ghost scavenger hunt last?

The activity lasts approximately two hours.

Where does the hunt start?

It starts at 12 Rue Saint-Louis, Québec, QC G1R 5L3, Canada.

Where does the activity end?

The hunt ends back at the meeting point.

Can I choose when to start?

Yes. The activity is self-guided, and you can start at any time during the stated operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Is a tour guide included?

No. This is a self-guided private activity without a tour guide.

What app is used for the hunt?

The experience uses the Let’s Roam app for maps, riddles, photo challenges, and leaderboards.

What roles can players choose?

Each player can choose Brainiac, Photographer, or Mapper.

Are photos included?

Yes. Digital copies of your adventure hunt photos are provided after the activity.

Are attraction fees included?

No. Attraction fees are not included in the price.

Is there a minimum age?

No minimum age is required.

What should I bring?

Bring a fully charged smartphone, and consider taking a power bank. Comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather are also recommended.

Is the activity refundable?

No. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed after booking.