The 15 Best Murder Mystery Games & Tours

1.Vampire’s Lair Escape Room Game for Private Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42Our pick

You and your private group investigate a 1690s Salem love story in Vampire’s Lair, solving clues to help a cursed man reclaim his coffin. The Palm Springs venue offers six themed rooms, friendly hint-giving staff, flexible start times, and games for date nights, families, parties, and team events.

“Lots of fun & a team bonding experience The staff was super friendly & helpful and gave us good hints !”

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2.Jack the Ripper Escape Room Game for Private Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42

Enter Victorian London and help Scotland Yard investigate the Jack the Ripper murders in a private, one-hour escape room. You get your own room, a mobile ticket, and staff guidance. KMoney has helped groups through the game, and six scenarios are available at the Palm Springs location.

“KMoney was an awesome escape room guide and assisted us through this amazing experience with success! Five adults throughly enjoyed this very cool set up with lots of surprises. We’ll be back again next year to try another one! Thank you!”

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3.Interactive Jack the Ripper Night Walk: London’s Murder Mystery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22Best value

Join an English-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour night walk from St Mary’s Whitechapel Church to Mitre Square. Explore Brick Lane, Ten Bells, Goulston Street, and other Ripper sites while examining old reports, police clues, and the lives of the women involved.

“Very interesting and informative tour. Tyson did a great job keeping it interesting. Remembered everyone’s name and information, using it to keep everyone engaged. He really knew the subject and answered everyone’s questions. But who was Jack the Ripper?”

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4.Escape Room: Escape Hunt Dubai – Jack The Ripper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $52

At Escape Hunt Dubai in Galleria Mall Al Wasl, your group of two to five enters a Jack the Ripper mystery, searches for evidence, and solves codes before the 60-minute clock runs out. A game master such as Jessica or Naveen guides the session, with tea, coffee, and water included.

“I had played plenty of escape room before and I can say that this was AMAZING.”

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5.Witch House Escape Room in Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $40

Enter the Witch House at 1775 E Tropicana Ave for a private, one-hour escape room led by the Number One Escape Room team. You will solve interactive puzzles, search for hidden items, and play a trapped soul trying to escape. Justine and Aricka are noted for helpful hints and friendly service.

“It was a lot of fun! First time going to an escape room and it was a great experience. Will definitely come back with friends.”

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6.Jack the Ripper: Night Murder Mystery Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Join guides such as Tyson, Kory, Hadi, or Dougal for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Whitechapel. Visit Brick Lane, Gunthorpe Street, Goulston Street, and the Ten Bells, then follow the clues to Mitre Square.

“Korhan our guide was very knowledgeable about this subject and made the experience very real and informative. He added details about London at the time of Jack the Ripper that bought the lives of Jack’s victims to life.”

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7.Master Of Illusions Magic & Paranormal Escape Room at Extreme Escape San Antonio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

You and your private group become detectives in a 1929 magic parlor linked to a deadly illusionist. At Extreme Escape San Antonio, you have 60 minutes to solve locks, follow clues, and stop the magician before the curtain rises. Mobile tickets and several time slots make planning easy.

“Great experience for families. Our family had a great time and solved with 2 minutes remaining. We had a great experience.”

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8.DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Follow guides such as Chris, Damien, and Paul through downtown Los Angeles for stories of murder, corruption, haunted hotels, and the Black Dahlia. You’ll visit the Cecil Hotel, Clifton’s Republic, and the Biltmore, with two optional bar stops for drinks at your own expense.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew the smallest details about murders. We really enjoyed this and highly recommend this tour. He was compassionate and we walked at a normal pace. He looked out for us all. We had two breaks at bars and engaging. One break for coffee or a snack.”

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9.The Witch’s Tower Adventure Escape Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $35

Enter a fairy-tale escape game in Fort Worth and work with your private group to search a witch’s tower, gather magical artifacts, and reach the lair before time runs out. The one-hour challenge costs $35, uses mobile tickets, and includes flashing lights.

“This was by far the best escape room I have ever been to. The adventure had many twists and turns. The room was very detailed. We had the best time. It was so great that I truly felt like I had escaped reality for a bit and had that vacation mode feeling.”

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10.moviESCAPE Stockport Haunted House II Demon’s Curse Escape Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

At Welkin Mill in Stockport, you’ll enter Lord Crowley’s cursed room, search for clues, and work through puzzles before the demon finds its way into our world. The English-language experience lasts about 90 minutes, includes a torch, free small-item lockers, and a team photo by email.

“Great experience. Went so fast as we all enjoyed it. Great fun and the staff were great.”

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11.The Ghost of Mary Queen of Scots Escape Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Join your private group as spiritual mediums investigating Mary Queen of Scots’ vengeful ghost in a 75-minute Glasgow escape room. Expect English-language clues, a demanding puzzle challenge, helpful staff, and several stairs before the game begins.

“Great experience. Lots of stairs to get there but rewarded with a tough escape room. Staff was helpful.”

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12.Escape Room The Ghost of Mary Queen of Scots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37

Enter eeek! Escape Rooms in Glasgow for a private 75-minute game inspired by Mary Queen of Scots. After a 10-minute briefing, you have 60 minutes to solve handcrafted puzzles while a live Games Master, such as Lucy, Amy, or Elisha, offers hints when needed. Expect spooky sets, clever twists, and a team photo at the end.

“Was a very fun experience for the adults and kids in our group. Interesting story and engaging puzzles, with plenty of clues from our host along the way.”

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13.Scary Escape Room “The Haunted Box”

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $40

Enter The Box Escape Room’s abandoned-house mystery in central Madrid. Your private group of 2 to 6 has 60 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, and get out. A Game Master monitors the room and offers help, while jump scares create tension without actors inside.

“La sala fué excelente. Éramos 2 y nos gustó mucho la ambientación, los enigmas y la participación del Game Master.”

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14.Braga: Escape Room, Haunted Mansion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour

Enter a cursed Braga mansion for one hour of puzzles, secret clues, sound effects, lighting tricks, and unexpected scares. Your private group of up to three works together while an English or Portuguese game master offers discreet help. The venue is about two minutes from Braga Parque.

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15.DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Walk through Downtown Los Angeles with an English-speaking guide, tracing the Black Dahlia, Hotel Cecil, the Chinatown Massacre, and famous trials. The three-hour route includes the Biltmore, Clifton’s, the Barclay, City Hall, and the Alexandria area, with drinks purchased separately.

“The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He did a great job, but it was a little difficult hearing him. A microphone or PA speaker would have been better.”

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