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Play detective across Galway’s streets with a self-guided Sherlock Holmes murder mystery. Use the Loquiz app to follow clues, complete photo tasks, and solve puzzles at your own pace — ideal for families and small groups.
Play detective across Galway’s streets with a self-guided Sherlock Holmes murder mystery. Use the Loquiz app to follow clues, complete photo tasks, and solve puzzles at your own pace — ideal for families and small groups.
You step off the bus into Galway’s compact streets, phone in hand and a case to crack. Cobbled lanes glint with sea-spray and rain; voices from a nearby pub bleed into the square. The game drops you into a fictional murder — clues tucked beneath arches, notes hidden by statues — and asks you to think like Holmes while the city itself becomes your stage.
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Operated by City Game · Galway, County Galway
You step off the bus into Galway’s compact streets, phone in hand and a case to crack. Cobbled lanes glint with sea-spray and rain; voices from a nearby pub bleed into the square. The game drops you into a fictional murder — clues tucked beneath arches, notes hidden by statues — and asks you to think like Holmes while the city itself becomes your stage.
Galway grew as a medieval port on Ireland’s rugged west coast; its maritime past shaped the waterfront and the Spanish Arch, which still frames the river where ships once moored. Behind the tourist façades are narrow alleys, Georgian doorways, and a local culture quick with storytelling and music. Geology to the west changes fast — visit Connemara’s granite ridges if you’ve time — but the game keeps you close to Galway’s urban character: market stalls, church towers, and seafront outlines.
This self-guided mystery runs about two hours and is played on the Loquiz app. Expect 1–3 miles of walking across mostly flat, paved streets with occasional steps. Work solo or in teams of up to four per device; puzzles include code-breaking, observation tasks, and simple photo challenges. Public transport access and flexible start times make it easy to fit between meals or music sessions.
Practical tips: charge your phone, wear grippy shoes for wet cobbles, and allow extra time for photo tasks. Respect private property and local businesses as you search — the goal is to solve a clever story while leaving the city exactly as you found it.
easy.
1.5–2.5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels — light walking and standing with occasional short bursts of activity
One ticket covers a group of 1–4 people sharing a single device; larger groups should purchase additional tickets.
You choose a date/time when booking but may begin the self-guided game whenever you like on that date; it’s flexible to fit your schedule.
The game stays on paved city streets but includes some cobbles and steps; accessibility may vary depending on location — contact the operator for specifics.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time; otherwise standard refund rules apply.
Galway’s medieval walls and the Spanish Arch recall a time when the city was a busy Atlantic trading port; many street names reflect that maritime past.
Keep to public paths and avoid disturbing historic façades; support local shops and cafes to ensure tourism benefits the community.
City Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the bus into Galway’s compact streets, phone in hand and a case to crack. Cobbled lanes glint with sea-spray and rain; voices from a nearby pub bleed into the square. The game drops you into a fictional murder — clues tucked beneath arches, notes hidden by statues — and asks you to think like Holmes while the city itself becomes your stage.
You step off the bus into Galway’s compact streets, phone in hand and a case to crack. Cobbled lanes glint with sea-spray and rain; voices from a nearby pub bleed into the square. The game drops you into a fictional murder — clues tucked beneath arches, notes hidden by statues — and asks you to think like Holmes while the city itself becomes your stage.
Galway grew as a medieval port on Ireland’s rugged west coast; its maritime past shaped the waterfront and the Spanish Arch, which still frames the river where ships once moored. Behind the tourist façades are narrow alleys, Georgian doorways, and a local culture quick with storytelling and music. Geology to the west changes fast — visit Connemara’s granite ridges if you’ve time — but the game keeps you close to Galway’s urban character: market stalls, church towers, and seafront outlines.
This self-guided mystery runs about two hours and is played on the Loquiz app. Expect 1–3 miles of walking across mostly flat, paved streets with occasional steps. Work solo or in teams of up to four per device; puzzles include code-breaking, observation tasks, and simple photo challenges. Public transport access and flexible start times make it easy to fit between meals or music sessions.
Practical tips: charge your phone, wear grippy shoes for wet cobbles, and allow extra time for photo tasks. Respect private property and local businesses as you search — the goal is to solve a clever story while leaving the city exactly as you found it.