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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Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays

Team Private LRJH
Great team day out. Lots of fun!

Diana & Nath
Absolutely loved it, it was better than I imagined. So much fun and a great way to see the city. The icing on the cake …

The Toomey Two
Fantastic experience, thoroughly enjoyed it and allowed us to see Manchester through new eyes whilst having fun at the …

The Perimenopause Pioneers
We had such a fun day , racing across Manchester , girls vs boys . We were engaged from the moment it started till the …

JVenture
Absolutely fabulous experience! We really enjoyed the whole day. Would highly recommend!

Team Nova
Such A great adventure. Saw places I never knew existed and loved the challenges. Brought us all together!

Ride or Die
Had the best day , got a lot of steps in but was so fun!!

Penscales
Such a fun experience! We loved it. Challenging enough to stump us at points, we can’t wait to try another route.

Florida Girls
This was such a fun day and so brilliantly organised. We went around places none of us had ever been - despite living i…

RPMcD
We had a brilliant day in Manchester. The clues came through quickly, and apart from one where we thought it was a bit …

Wonderful Wellington Wanderers
Had an absolutely amazing day doing the race across the city with my girlfriends . It was a thrilling and fun activity …

Chroz
Really enjoyed the experience and had a great day with my partner, if this was done in more cities we would be keen to …

Team Thorpe
Amazing day!

Zoey
Amazing truly

Hungry Hippos
Hungry Hippos had a great time.

GC Russell
Fabulous day out! Competitive, challenging, and saw rare sights of London. Recommended!

Cirque du Sore Legs
Really fun day out as a group of 6. Were local to Manchester so visit a lot but got to see areas we hadn’t been before!…

Pasties
Amazing fun, saw lots of new and different places never seen before. Well thought out, not too easy but not too hard ei…

Team Cawte
We had an absolutely amazing day with a perfect balance of fun, exercise and challenge. A definite to recommend, thank …

The winners
Amazing day can’t wait for the west end
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