7
Very entertaining
Super! A tour crisscrossing through the old town, also to more hidden places.
Operator response
Danke schön! Glad to hear you enjoyed exploring Edinburgh and discovering some of its more hidden corners. Thanks for the review!
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Edinburgh with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $21 / person
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 53 reviews
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- ⚠️ Activate your game before you arrive. You’ll get instructions on how to start and what to bring.
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Edinburgh
Description
A fun and different way to see Edinburgh. Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted! You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing.
Tour Options
Highlights
A link to the game that you can share with everyone in your group
What's included
Included
A link to the game that you can share with everyone in your group
Not included
No exclusions
Traveller Ratings
4.9
53 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Edinburgh with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems lasts about 2h 30min.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $21 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is ⚠️ Activate your game before you arrive. You’ll get instructions on how to start and what to bring.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(53)
M
Nice way to discover the city.
I had received this treasurehunt gift and didn't know what to expect but it was a lot of fun to do. You will learn a lot about the city and it is fun to search and discover. Sometimes difficult (also because of the other language) and we just didn't understand it but with the necessary hints we came out. Very nice way to discover the city!
Operator response
Hartelijk dank! Love hearing that it exceeded your expectations. Glad the hints helped when things got a bit tricky, and that you enjoyed discovering the city along the way. Thanks for the review!
L
Well done!
That's very funny. Well done. It allows you to take a nice tour of the city and we loved the curiosities related to the various places
Operator response
Grazie mille! Great to hear that you enjoyed exploring the city and discovering the stories behind the different locations. Thanks for the review.
S
Very good
First time we'd taken part in this kind of activity. All acessible via your phone. Really enjoyed this and would highly recommend.
Operator response
Brilliant that your first go at something like this landed well. We put a lot into making it run smoothly from your phone, so I’m glad that part felt straightforward. Thanks for the recommendation! Ian 🦜
G
Fun , to discover 😉
We're still looking for the grave of the man whose name we can't say. Very pleasant walk to discover the city. Highly recommend ☺️
Operator response
Delighted you enjoyed discovering the city on foot. Thanks for the recommendation. Ian 🦜
7
100% RECOMMEND
It was such an amazing day. It really taught us everything we needed to know and had a fun spin on it. Would definitely recommend this to anyone - a 10/10 experience for anyone wanting to explore the beautiful city.
Operator response
So glad it made for such an amazing day out. Thanks for the glowing recommendation! Ian 🦜
B
Team building great fun
Great fun for a team building exercise. Would suit friends groups, families & tourists. Loved the extra info about the places en route
Operator response
Super, so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the review. Paul ⚔️
C
Good day
Fun activity for us to start the day with few other people but mid morning, was crowded so that dampened our spirits. Overall great experience.
Operator response
Ah sorry to hear it was busy, really glad you enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for the review! Paul ⚔️
N
Great way to see Edinburgh and have a bit of fun
We'd already done the castle and Holyrood and taken a site seeing bus, and wanted to see around a bit more of the city on foot. The treasure hunt was a great mix of having to take your time and be observant whilst also enjoying seeing bits of the city you'd easily miss. Absolutely recommend this treasure hunt.
Operator response
Brilliant - sounds like the hunt rounded off your sightseeing perfectly. Cheers for the recommendation! Ian 🦜
G
Great Team Builder Activity
We had a fantastic experience with Treasure Hunt Edinburgh. I had booked this as a fun team-building activity post strategy day. Ian and Paul were great at helping organise everything and it was easy to book, make changes, and receive instructions. The activity itself is a great, fun, and outdoor experience that definitely brings out people's competitive edge and critical thinking. As it was August Ian and Paul were clear around whether the Edinburgh Fringe would have an impact and asked if we wanted to change the date but we were still able to do the activity with no barriers to the clues but we appreciated the transparency and flexibility if we wanted to change. You are also billed based on attendance so even if there's last minute changes the price remains fair. Overall, a really great activity. Just be mindful Edinburgh is very hilly and so may not be accessible for all but there are ways and means around it.
Operator response
Delighted it hit the mark for your team day - thanks for the shout on the Fringe and flexibility too. Sounds like you all got nicely competitive! Ian 🦜
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