Myths & Monsters, Edinburgh
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Highlights
- A deep dive into the folklore that has shaped Edinburgh through the ages
- A scenic journey across stunning old streets featuring amazing architecture from several different centuries
- Clues sent to your phones with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- Waverley to New Town
Description
Monsters and beasts of legend show you a whole new side of Edinburgh's Old City in this twisting, turning, puzzle-filled tour. Discover buried secrets, both heartwarming and chilling, and tales from the city's long and fabled past. Which real-life wizard owned a cursed walking stick? Where are the best and worst places to practice witchcraft? How can you use saliva to bring luck and banish evil? The answers may surprise and frighten you.
This outdoor escape game-style tour will show you city highlights and hidden gems including: the Royal Mile, St Giles Cathedral, East Prince St Gardens, Tolbooth Kirk, a host of historic and strange statues and narrow alleyways that will transport you back to bygone years. All this plus puzzles, challenges, great pubs and cafes and plenty of surprises. This is an engaging new way to experience an ancient and endlessly fascinating part of the city, perfect for first time visitors and locals alike.
How It Works
Your team will receive clues on your phones that, once deciphered, will guide you to interesting and scenic parts of the city. At each of these you will solve riddles, discover facts and unlock your next clue.The route is walking distance and features optional breaks at great pubs, bars and cafes along the way. The clues require no prior knowledge and come with hints to make the experience something everyone can enjoy.
Please note this route features lots of stairs and climbing.
Plan your day
Timings
Start any time, any day
1- 2 hours across 3.9 km / 2.5 miles
Start Location
National Records, Edinburgh
End Location
Rose Street, Edinburgh
Communication Methods
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Dream team
Fantastic day Really well organised, brilliant clues . Would recommend this and will definitely book again

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H&M
Amazing loved every minute realy fun can’t wait to do more

Savvy Sailors
Had a great day out! Fab way to see the city, hidden features and good pubs.

Truth Sneil
This was a brilliant day which we really enjoyed! The whole thing was really fun and interactive, introducing us to pla…

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A brilliantly fun, entertaining and educational few hours. Well worth every penny - highly recommended!

The Tigney Oldies
Great day out. More of a treasure hunt with clues taking you to some fabulous hidden gems in the city rather than ‘race…

Rich & Eva
Easy to book and locate, very well thought out route, easy with traffic covering the hidden gems of London! Great fun

The Rivertonians
Great fun. Really enjoyed the puzzles at the stop off locations. Some directions could have been a little clearer in so…

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Great afternoon out running round the city on a hot sunny summer bank holiday! Brilliant fun and well worth having a go…

Jaz & Go
Fab day out! Will do again, in another city. Not as easy as you think, which is a good thing.

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Amazing experience!! Very fun as always

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Deb & Franck
A lot of fun, new snippets of history learnt, and just enough historical background to put the snippets into a wider co…
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