Edinburgh: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh like never before with the Secrets of Edinburgh City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Edinburgh while exploring famous spots such as the Grassmarket, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, Deacon Brodie’s Tavern, the Scotch Whisky Experience, the Elephant House and the Last Drop. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Edinburgh perfect for every type of explorer.

Meeting point

After booking you receive an email with instructions and your game link. Meet at the Grassmarket in Edinburgh, open the link on your phone and start your adventure! The game runs in your browser - no app download and no host needed. Bring a charged phone with data and GPS on.

Pickup

Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.

Ticket type

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Operated by

City Game

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Difficulty level: Intermediate
• Duration: Around 2 hours
• Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets)
• Start anytime: Choose your start date and time when booking, then play whenever you like
• Required: Smartphone with an internet connection