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
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James’ Angels
We had a great time as a group of four doing the route. All four of us have lived in London in different areas, but doi…

Pip & Kate
We had a great day out. Loved the puzzles and got to see parts of London i didn’t know existed!

Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies
We had such a fantastic time on the Race Across the World Experience. From the moment it began, we felt like we were o…

Hell Nah Bros
It was good, not too difficult. Great idea for a family day out!

The Kays
Amazing would 10/10 do it again amazing to do I loved it ! 😻

CHICKENS
A really good few hours - showed us parts of Nottingham we never knew existed!

The Times
Awesome day out - saw a side I had not seen in London

Paul McCartney
Done quite a few of these now- with work and also got my family involved now- such great fun!

JS United
Excellent activity! Great questions and a way to see part of the city we never knew existed!!! Thank you 🤩

LouMo
We had a great day out in Glasgow. Learning and having fun as we went. It was a great way to see the city especially as…

Wellers & Boyd
Good fun, informative and a good family day out. Shout out to staff at viaduct tavern who took the time to show us the …

The Daring Duo
Enjoyed the adventure - well thought out. There were times we circled round but then found the correct way.

Mayfair Girls
Great walk, clues and history lesson

Woody & Ange
Great day out, this is the first time we have done an escape room. Throughly enjoyed it. Thank you for a wonderful expe…

Dreamteam
Sehr gute längere Tour die die Umgebung um Bekannte Sehenswürdigkeiten erkundet

JT’s Team
Great fun

E.U.
We loved this experience! It was challenging without being too difficult. The only downside is that you have to pass th…

Hutch
Absolutely loved taking part 'Secrets of the Squares' - our second CityDays tour and we're about to book one in Bristol…

Sherlocked doors
Had a lot of fun with our city days adventure! always fun to learn new things and solve the clues.

Mr J & The Pepperoni
Had a wonderful time exploring Brighton and cracking clues as we went!
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