Treasure Hunt Edinburgh - The Old Town Adventure - 2-2½ hours

You’re looking for a fun way to see the sights as well as the lesser known spots.

You love exploring and learning about the place, but big tour groups aren’t your thing.

Have fun seeing Edinburgh in a totally different way

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.

Because it’s all on your phones, it’s super flexible and there’s nothing to print.

You’ll have a laugh solving the clues and following the maps.

Along the way you’ll learn a few interesting facts and stories to keep you entertained.

Something in a shop window catch your eye? No problem. Take it at your own pace.

By the end of it all, you’ll have a great overview of Edinburgh and what you’d like to explore next.

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You don’t need to download or print anything and it doesn’t need any permissions.

Plus, you get to start when you want.

Bess sends you a series of treasure maps, leading you around the city.

Bess sends you a series of clues and you have to search the city for answers.

Along the way, Bess will tell you a few interesting facts and stories about the things you’re spotting!”

Captain Bess will invite you and your friends to join the hunt!

Edinburgh Castle - perched atop an extinct volcano, you’ll marvel at this incredible fortress

St Giles' Cathedral - this stunning church boasts incredible architecture and wonderful stained glass windows.

The Mercat Cross - an important spot from which public proclamations would be made for all to hear!

National Museum of Scotland - this distinctive Victorian museum and its striking new building house extensive collections.

McEwan Hall - the marvellous graduation hall of the University of Edinburgh

Royal Mile - the heart of Edinburgh’s old town, you'll explore the finest section of this famous stretch.

Greyfriars Kirk and graveyard - a peaceful and beautiful graveyard, complete with graves that inspired JK Rowling!

Grassmarket - a picturesque market square right in the heart of the Old Town.

• Just £9.99 per adult
• Lasts around 2–2½ hours, excluding breaks
• There's a toilet & drink stop about half-way around

If it's patchy rain, you can stop somewhere on the route: the game’s flexible.

If it's really bad on one day, you can either switch which day you play, or even start one day and finish the next.

If it's a total wash-out and you can't get round, we’ll give your money back, even if you've started the game.

Don’t worry, if you get stuck you can ask for a hint and Bess will get you on your way!

We make sure no-one ever gets completely stuck.

It’s 2½ miles walking but you can take as many breaks as you like.

We’re so confident you’ll have fun, we promise to give your money back if you don’t!

All we ask is for a quick phone call to understand why.

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