Top Edinburgh Scavenger Hunts

Edinburgh built a castle on a volcano and a city around it — this tour connects the old stones to the stories behind them. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Edinburgh on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues along the Royal Mile past Edinburgh Castle and John Knox House, finishing at the Palace of Holyroodhouse — nearly a thousand years of Scottish history on one walk • Set off whenever you're ready and go at whatever speed suits the weather (it's Edinburgh, plan for variety) • Riddles, photo tasks, and a group leaderboard make this a great day out for families, couples, and groups Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English. Spot a ghost, solve a riddle, or just blame the weather — Edinburgh always delivers.

Zombie Scavengers in Edinburgh will help prove you can survive a zombie apocalypse! Use an app to find a list of items needed to survive. Find them in any order you'd like and get points for each found survival item. Get points also by doing crazy zombie themed tasks. Survey the area and figure out how to get the most points in order to survive the apocalypse. Should you have any questions along the way, a remote host will chat with you throughout the game. Prove to the world you can survive an apocalypse in Edinburgh today!

Set off on an exciting adventure along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, where history and mystery come together. Solve engaging clues, answer fun questions, and uncover stories from the city’s past. Journey from the iconic Edinburgh Castle to the lively Princes Street Gardens, taking in the sights along the way. Climb a few steps, capture memorable photos, and explore hidden corners tucked throughout the city. This experience blends discovery, challenge, and fun into one unforgettable walk.

Turning Edinburgh Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of New Town on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest you will not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

Edinburgh is the birthplace of Harry Potter. JK Rowling wrote the books while staying in the city and got her inspiration from different landmarks and locations. During this self-guided walk you will pass the most famous Harry Potter places and step in the footsteps of the young wizard. The scavenger hunt gives the walk an extra game element.

Turning Edinburgh Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of Old Town/Royal Mile on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest you will not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

Follow clues and find hidden gems in the heart of Edinburgh on this gamified treasure hunt tour designed by local games fans. Learn about the history and tales of the OId Town, and use your treasure hunting kit to find the faeries and other magical fantastic beasts. Rejoin your guide at certain points on the map, and explore the city on foot, getting to know its secrets.

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes and solve a mysterious case during the Sherlock Holmes City Game - a self-guided adventure full of puzzles, plot twists, and hidden clues. This City Game is all about story-driven gameplay and immersive mystery solving, it pulls you into a captivating story that you solve together, making it a unique way to connect, play, and create memories with your group. Perfect for friends, families, colleagues or solo players who enjoy a challenge and love detective games. Whether you play solo or in teams, it's a flexible and fun experience that turns the city into your crime-solving playground. After booking, check your email for clear instructions, download the Loquiz app, and dive straight into your detective mission.

Discover Edinburgh at your own pace with a flexible treasure hunt around the city. Follow cryptic clues and maps to uncover hidden gems, discovering interesting facts and stories while you go. Use the convenience of WhatsApp-style navigation for a fun, on-demand journey. Turn it into an exciting pub crawl if so inclined. By then end of this adventure have achieved an overview of all that Edinburgh has offer.

Set off on an exciting adventure along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, beginning at the historic Edinburgh Castle. Dive into a series of intriguing questions as you wind through Old Town, climb its hills, and uncover stories like the famous Time Gun. Along the way, spot Fringe Festival venues, learn what inspired Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, and keep an eye out for a golden postbox. Your journey ends at the grand Palace of Holyroodhouse—please note, this is a one-way route!

Join the hunt for hidden treasure on this interactive game played out in the wilds of Scotland. Take your bag of clues and head out around Edinburgh and its green spaces to discover the true history of Scotland’s pirates and hear myths about their lives and the booty they stashed around the city. Will you solve the clues and find the treasure?

On our outdoor puzzle tours you will only reach your goal if you can solve a series of tasks. The private detective communicates with you via text and audio clips via an encrypted messenger service and deals with one or the other challenge on your scavenger hunt. Only if you solve the orders will you receive the coveted awards. Start solving the puzzles at any time after booking, conveniently with your mobile phone

Crack Edinburgh’s Darkest Mystery! Wander through cobbled streets steeped in royal intrigue and eerie legends as you join Maggie Dickson to track down the cursed Hangman’s Hood before it claims its next victim. The Secrets of Edinburgh City Game transforms sightseeing into an immersive adventure, guiding you through iconic landmarks and hidden corners. Highlights include the lively Grassmarket beneath Edinburgh Castle, the colorful Victoria Street, the mysterious Mary King’s Close, and the historic Royal Mile. Whether you play solo for a thrilling challenge or with friends, family, or colleagues, this GPS-based exploration game lets you uncover the city’s stories at your own pace. Solve fun puzzles, riddles, and photo challenges to earn points, unlock clues, and crack the final mystery. You can pause anytime and continue later, or compete for a spot on the leaderboard. Discover Edinburgh like never before with this self-guided city game filled with history, mystery, and excitement.

Want to spend a fun and friendly time with family or friends? Go out and discover a city while playing? Play an Urban Escape Game: walk around and let the mobile application guide you to the different points of interest where you will have to solve puzzles and/or carry out missions! In a team of up to 6 people, you will only need your smartphone to embark on the adventure. Explore differently: play an urban Escape Game!

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the United Kingdom with our Urban Escape Games. Stroll through the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

Explore the city at your own pace while playing the Syndicate City Game, an unforgettable city escape game adventure that offers a lot of freedom and flexibility. You can play when, where and with who you want. Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. In this game, each member of your group becomes a character with a vital role in the mission. Everyone will play a fundamental part in achieving success. Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the City Game and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!