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

Brett-McStays
A scenic part of London to explore, with some big hills!

The Mulberry Mischief Society
Great experience! It was really fun, well planned and just the right amount of a challenge. Can’t wait to try out more!

Sussex Wanderers
Such a great and fun way to get around London! Took us down paths we didn't know existed, and learned more about the ci…

Solesteppers 24
Such a fun day saw lots of places we had never seen really enjoyed the team work to find the answers highly reccomend …

Mr B and his Princess
This was the best surprise birthday present. We had to find out way on one of the clues as some builders hoardings made…

H & I Team
What a great experience! My partner is Australian but we still learnt lots of facts we didn’t already know, we had a gr…

Dyk
Fantastic day!!! Strong recommendation!

ADaPT
A really fun evening

Charlotte & Laura
So fun - a great interactive way to explore the city!

Tara and Tim
Had a great time seeing the city and using our brain power to figure out the answers to each clue. We certainly saw pla…

M&M
Really enjoyed this trail, although some of the messages are quite graphic! The clues were relatively straightforward b…

Frake
Fantastic fun!
Brett-McStays
Nice format, wanted to do a fun thing on a sunny spring day! Not too difficult and took in some very cool spots, with g…

The Shahars
We had such a wonderful time. The only issue is the last clue was almost unsolvable as they have renovations going so t…

I don’t care
Another really enjoyable day out. Saw loads of places we never knew existed. Will definitely be booking up again

Women in Black
Great fun and got to see more of London! Would highly recommend to a friend:)

The Bee-tectives
Incredibly fun day out. We've lived here all our life and have never spotted so many cool and interesting aspects of ou…

Gunners
Really enjoyable, will do it again .

Team Hate
A brilliant way to spend a couple of hours seeing the sights of Midtown!

Ringwood Pals
Thoroughly enjoyed our outing. Melbourne is my home town but saw lots of details I’ve never noticed before.
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