Shadows of Old Town, Edinburgh
Highlights
- - City exploration game, solve clues together and unlock secret sights
- - Top-rated pub/cafe/bar recommendations along the way
- - Clues sent to your phones, with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- - Activity is a mix of; outdoor escape room, treasure/scavenger hunt, walking tour
Description
A playful experience to discover the secrets of Edinburgh's Old Town, a mystery walk similar to an escape room but outdoors!
Your team will receive clues on their phones that, once deciphered, will guide them around a route that showcases it's secret sights and great pubs/bars/cafes. The routes are all walking distance and clues get you working together and interacting with the city surroundings to find the answers, no prior knowledge required.
With recommended refreshment stops at top-rated pubs/cafes/bars that you can choose to indulge and refresh along the way. There are four stops on this route, all optional;
- One third; No-frills cosy local pub emphasising cask beers and single malts, with pie snacks. Or French cafe with classic dishes, espresso & an array of artisanal desserts.
- Half way; Cosy pub, dating from 1690, with a low, wood-beamed ceiling and an all-day Scottish/European menu. Or cafe with house-made scones, organic tea & other local specialities served in quaint, historic quarters.
- Two thirds; Explore an interesting graveyard or take a break in the namesake pub, a historic local serving cask ales and pub fare. Cafes nearby.
- Finish location; Traditional pub, a spacious local serving up cask ales and an extensive menu featuring speciality burgers.
Monthly challenges are available for teams to submit pictures/videos of their experience to win cash prizes each month. Links sent in the welcome message and information available on our website.
Plan your day
Timings
There are no start time restrictions, start whenever!
2.5 - 3.5 hours across 4.0 km / 2.5 miles
Start Location
The Iron Duke, Princes St, Edinburgh
End Location
High St / St Mary's St.
Communication Methods
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Reviews
The great things our customers have to say about CityDays
The Mad Hatters
Fantastic jaunt around Edinburgh with appropriate pub stops along the way!You see a bit o…
Tokio
Great day out with colleagues on the Secret City Trail Edinburgh. I’ve lived here most of…
Danny
It was really great thanks again!
The Ginger One & Hanger On
Our 3rd scavenger hunt and as previously, did not dissapoint. Interesting points of inter…
Trish & Steve
Loved it. Made a few mistakes but loved seeing g so much of the city.
Missy & Bentley
This was our first ever hunt and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Got lost a few times & it ce…
Pinecones
We had good fun doing this learnt a lot of new facts on the way. Took us 2 1/2 hours good…
Kelly and Nicky dream team
Absolutely brilliant cleverly thought out and took as to some of the most beautiful parts…
The Two of us
Great afternoon doing this during lockdown we walked for miles and even though are Edinbu…
