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Secrets of Edinburgh Self Guided Exploration Game

By City Game
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$52 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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 colourful 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.

Activity location
  • 435 Lawnmarket
    • 435 Lawnmarket
    • EH1 2NT, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • 435 Lawnmarket
    • 435 Lawnmarket
    • EH1 2NT, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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English language in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Sat 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English

NOTE: Only choose this option if you want the game language in English

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$51.60 x 1 TravellerNZ$51.60

Total
Price is NZ$51.60

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Self-guided Exploration Game
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fun facts and information about highlights
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Instructions and play link for the activity
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Smartphone or other devices
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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
  • How to play: After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Simply head to the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott, open the link on your phone, and start your journey through Edinburgh. You can pause the game anytime and continue later, making it the perfect flexible adventure for your own schedule.

Activity itinerary

Discover Edinburgh in a whole new way with the Secrets of Edinburgh Exploration Game, a self-guided GPS-based city game that takes you through the city’s historic heart. Solve clever puzzles, crack riddles, and complete fun photo challenges as you uncover the stories behind Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks and hidden corners. It’s an interactive and exciting way to explore, perfect for visitors and locals alike, whether you play solo, as a couple, or with friends and family. The experience lasts about 2 hours and starts at the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott. One ticket covers a group of up to 4 people, and you can choose your date and time when booking but start the game whenever you want. All you need is a smartphone with an internet connection—no guide, no waiting, just pure exploration. After booking, you’ll receive an email with your unique play link. Head to the start location, open the link, and begin your adventure right away. You can pause the game anytime, explore at your own pace, and resume whenever you’re ready. Experience the thrill of discovery, freedom, and mystery with the Secrets of Edinburgh City Game.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    435 Lawnmarket
    • 435 Lawnmarket
    • EH1 2NT, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    435 Lawnmarket
    • 435 Lawnmarket
    • EH1 2NT, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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