Why choose this tour ?
A spooky self-guided walking tour game through Helsinki. You have made new friends online. They have found an old journal and are trying to solve the mysterious disappearance of its owner. The old notes contain descriptions of a Headless Horseman haunting Helsinki. Maybe the journal also offers the clues needed to find out what happened? You are invited to join an investigation, but one of your new friends never shows up at your agreed meeting spot. Follow clues through central Helsinki. Participate in the story in each location through gamification. Examine items and crack codes while you explore the city's historical surroundings. This audio walking tour game is self-guided via a GPS-based app downloaded to your phone. When you buy the tour you'll receive an email with instructions on how to download the app which serves as your guide and narrator. Listen to the story while you walk, and solve puzzles in each location. You can start, pause and end the tour when you want.
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What makes The Headless Horseman in Helsinki: A Self-Guided Ghost Tour Game a unique experience ?
This self-guided walking tour game starts by the large obelisk statue at the Kauppatori market square in Helsinki. Open the game app and start the Headless Horseman tour here. You have come to Kauppatori square to meet two people you've gotten to know through an online ghost hunter forum. They have invited you to join an investigation of the 200-year-old disappearance of Ichabod Crane. But, as you stand waiting, only one of your new friends show up..
You and your companion head over to the house where Ichabod once lived, to see if you can find clues to his disappearance.
You follow a lead from Ichabod's journal which takes you to Hotel Maria. The building used to house the officers of the sniper battalion of the Finnish Army, and the site was also previously used as a cholera hospital. While outside the hotel, you examine some of Ichabod's belongings.
You go to a building said to be haunted, to meet a witness, who had a scary encounter with the Headless Horseman. You ask her some questions to find out more about how the ghost of the Horseman haunts Helsinki.
You follow the witness' directions and make a stop at the Siltavuorenpenger stairs, where she heard the Headless Horseman. You help you friend set up ghost hunt equipment to try and record some strange noises...
Your friend is still missing, but you are desperately trying to find her. A cryptic message she sent to your friend leads to the address of an old apartment building. You go there to search for something she might have left behind.
You reach the Helsinki Cathedral and the site of the former Ulrika Eleonoran church. This seems to be the last location where Ichabod was seen, and traces from your friend leads you here as well. What will you discover outside the church that might clear up both disappearances?
You reach the final location and make a stop at the Esplanadi park. There seem to be just one thing left for you to do...
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The customer will not have to pay any extra fees since you are using their own smart phone and headphones.
- This tour belongs to you after purchase, you can use it any time you want
- This audio walking tour game is self-guided via a GPS-based app downloaded to your phone
- You'll receive an email with instructions on how to download the app which serves as your guide and narrator.
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The Headless Horseman in Helsinki: A Self-Guided Ghost Tour Game Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- The StoryTourist app
- Audio and written Guide (English, Swedish)
- This tour belongs to you after purchase, you can use it any time you want
Not Included
- A live guide
- Smartphone and headphones (bring your own)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by StoryTourist.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Helsinki.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 2 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
IMPORTANT! This is a self-guided tour which you download to your smartphone. You have been sent a separate message from StoryTourist with instructions on how to redeem your ticket(s) and download the tour to your phone. Check your email (including your spam folder) or your Viator inbox. If you can’t find the message with the instructions, please contact StoryTourist (the tour supplier) by e-mail info@storytourist.com or call +46 720427346 and we will assist you. For the tour: Bring a fully charged phone, with the StoryTourist app and the tour already downloaded, to the tour starting point. Make sure to download the app and tour while connected to Wi-Fi . For the best possible listening experience, bring headphones, and if your smartphone has reduced battery capacity, consider bringing a power bank.
