Shadows of Old Town, Edinburgh
Highlights
- Discover secret sights in Edinburgh's iconic Old Town with a puzzle-filled tour
- Solve clues intertwined with the streets themselves
- Top-rated pub/cafe/bar recommendations along the way
- Clues sent to your phones, with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- A cross between an outdoor escape room, a treasure/scavenger hunt and a walking tour
Description
Explore the ancient alleyways and centuries-old architecture of Edinburgh's iconic Old Town with a puzzle-filled tour. Unravel clues with friends, family or colleagues to uncover a route that winds from Princes St through famous closes and beautiful parts of the city.
Along the way you'll find: jaw-dropping sculptures, the point from which all the city's distances are measured, an old printing house, the site of 14th century toll collection, the Royal Mile and more. Plus puzzles, great cafes and pubs, and plenty of surprises. An ideal trail for locals, visitors and anyone looking to uncover the secrets Old Town hides in plain sight.
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 these you will solve riddles, explore the story and make decisions that will impact the rest of the game.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.
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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Great day out, we had fun seeing the city from a different perspective.

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What a fabulous day we had. We learnt a lot, found hidden gems & loved solving the clues. The historical facts were rea…

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