Edinburgh: Self-Guided City Sightseeing Treasure Hunt
ID: GYG409980-743906
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Join a mobile-based treasure hunt taking you on a route designed to show you the best of Edinburgh, highlighting its most popular landmarks as well as hidden gems.
Embark on a self-guided treasure hunt and experience a fun and unique way to explore Edinburgh.
Captain Bess will send messages to your phones. She’s a snarky pirate who’s testing out new recruits to join her ship. She’ll direct you on a carefully designed route through the city.
Follow the treasure maps to get to the right place, then try to decipher the clue. Search high and low for the answer. You’ll spot things you’d never normally notice. And don’t worry, if you get stuck you can ask for a hint to help you on your way.
Start at Cockburn Street and sneak through tiny alleys and hidden squares, passing ancient alehouses and cobbled streets. Learn some interesting facts and stories along the way about the things you’re spotting and get a better understanding of the history of Edinburgh.
Feeling adventurous? Get ready to explore Edinburgh and have loads of fun!
Highlights
- Discover the best of Edinburgh on a self-guided, mobile-based treasure hunt
- Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones
- Explore popular landmarks as well as some of the city’s hidden gems
- Learn interesting facts about Edinburgh and fun stories along the way
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A ticket is required for each participant
You will receive a weblink to open on your mobile browser
The screen layout works just like WhatsApp and is very easy to use
You don’t need to print or download anything
The treasure hunt must be completed in daylight, as it’s impossible to find clues in the dark
The game time depends on how quickly you complete the hunt, with an average of between 2-2½ hours
You will cover around 2½ miles and the route is step-free
Masks are optional for this activity
Start your treasure hunt at the bottom of Cockburn Street. When you’re ready to begin, type “start” in the game on your phone.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
