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Discover Edinburgh’s hidden gems with an exciting scavenger hunt!

By World City Trail

Explore Edinburgh with a fun scavenger hunt! Follow clues to uncover the city’s iconic sites and hidden treasures.

Location

Scott Monument

E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ, UK Edinburgh EH2 2EJ United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

Ages 12+
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Embark on a magical scavenger hunt through the historic streets of Edinburgh! As you explore this enchanting city, you’ll pass by sights like the atmospheric Cannongate, solving clues that reveal Edinburgh’s unique stories and lesser-known marvels. Perfect for friends, families, or solo adventurers, this interactive hunt offers an engaging way to connect with Edinburgh’s medieval charm and vibrant culture. With a mobile app as your guide, you’ll follow clues, complete challenges, and turn your exploration of Edinburgh into a memorable journey!

Edinburgh scavenger hunt

Uncover the highlights with an interactive smartphone app. Solve location-based riddles at the exterior of each attraction on this walking tour.
Navigation and automatic help system with 3 levels of hints.
Visit 10 of the most important attractions in the city as you walk. Stop and find clues at each attraction to reveal your next destination.
Enjoy the challenge of using logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to finish the game.
Feel the thrill of completing each riddle. Start or pause the tour whenever you want. See the city at your own pace.
Read interesting information and facts about the city. Stop to snap pictures as you go.

Starting location: Scott Monument

Ending location: Calton Hill

You will visit:

Royal Scottish Academy
Esplanade
Edinburgh Castle
The Hub
Grassmarket
Greyfriars
St Giles
Cannongate
Burns Monument
Calton Hill and more

What's Included

Self-guided walking tour with World City Trail App
Location based puzzles
Login credentials
Map Navigation

What's Not Included

Smartphone & Data
Entry fees

Start whenever you want between 7 AM up to 4 PM.

Take the opportunity to snap some photos as you walk between locations. Pause the game and resume anytime.

Museum admission fees: Visits to museums and other attractions do not require a ticket, as the puzzles are related to their outdoor areas. Admission is purely your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

How to start the game?

Download our World City Trail app from the Play Store or App Store. Register and redeem the tickets there to get started.

Do I have to wait for a tour guide, or can we start anytime?

This is a self-guided, app-led “outdoor escape game & scavenger hunt” that you can start anytime, with no need for reservations or a tour guide.

How long does each game take?

1.5 - 3 hours, it depends on your pace.

What to bring?

Weather-appropriate and comfortable clothing and shoes - Charged smartphone - Internet connection

Not Suitable for...

Wheelchair users - People with mobility impairments - Unaccompanied children

How can I reach customer service for further information and assistance?

Once you've purchased a ticket, we will send you your details up to one day before the event. If you have more questions, visit worldcitytrail.com/chat

Organized by

World City Trail

World City Trail offers interactive scavenger hunts around the world. 200.000 + explorers trusted us until now, and still counting!

Currently we offer more than 400 activities in 140 cities and 36 countries. The overall rating of our activities is 4.65 after 20.000+ reviews in different platforms and website.

All of our tours provide more than 5 languages to make sure that our app will be accessible to every explorer!

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