Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Edinburgh Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
Things to do in Edinburgh: walk and solve
City games in Edinburgh (3) ↓For things to do in Edinburgh, you can give a walk a search, a detective case or an escape game to follow. Secrets of Edinburgh takes you with Maggie Dickson in pursuit of the cursed Hangman's Hood. Other stories ask your team to solve a murder or track Magnus and stolen formulas. You play on your own phone and explore independently, choosing the story, starting time and walking pace that work for your companions.
- €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Edinburgh
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Edinburgh
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · free Loquiz app€19.95 per team
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Edinburgh Syndicate – City Escape Game
1.5–2 hours · 2–5 players per team · free Loquiz app€19.95 per team
Group games: teams against each other
City ConquestRace Through EdinburghA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.What players in other cities say
- ★★★★★
Wir (Mein Mann, unsere 9-jährige Tochter und ich) haben heute ganz spontan das Spiel "Moordmysterie Düsseldorf" gebucht und gespielt. Die Buchung verlief schnell und reibungslos. Es hat super viel Spaß gemacht! Die Story, die Rätsel, das Konzept, die Route, die Gestaltung der App... richtig gut!!! Das Spiel würde ich vor allem Familien mit Kindern empfehlen. Für Erwachsene waren die Rätsel (meiner Meinung nach) zu einfach. Aber trotzdem wegen der schönen Route durch Düsseldorf, der Story, den lustigen Anweisungen zwischendurch eine schöne Aktion, die man zusammen machen kann.
Lingling Z.October 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Martin M.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
Game in Amsterdam was fun!
Enzo L.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
Had So much fun playing while exploring the city
Philip C.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
I had a fantastic experience with CityGame! The concept is creative, engaging, and a great way to explore a city in a completely new way. The games are well-designed, combining puzzles, storytelling, and adventure so you’re constantly discovering something interesting around every corner. What I especially love is how CityGame turns a normal walk through the city into an interactive experience. It’s perfect for friends, families, or team outings, and it makes sightseeing much more exciting than the usual tours. Everything was easy to use, the challenges were fun and clever, and it really encouraged us to look closer at the city and its hidden details. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to explore!
Jessica S.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
This is an interesting way to conduct a self-guided Amsterdam city tour. It used the GPS on your phone to guide you to stops on a route. There are mini quizzes once you arrive at the stops on the path. The quizzes draw your attention to features in front of you or to a brief history of the place. In many cases, we visited a spot that would not have been obvious as a regular passer by. The tour as a whole was interesting to us as newcomers, but I would have liked more information on many locations we visited - a few links outside of the app for each place would have been helpful. Beyond that, the interface was a bit clunky and sometimes awkward to navigate. We definitely don't regret trying this out and feel like we got our money's worth on the experience.
JaibhijaiJune 2024 · via google
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Leaderboard: Edinburgh
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Which game follows Maggie Dickson through the city?
Secrets of Edinburgh asks you to follow Maggie Dickson through the closes and wynds and track down the cursed Hangman's Hood. You see the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott, followed by Greyfriars Bobby Statue and Greyfriars Kirkyard along the route. The game runs in the browser on your own phone, with no app needed. For things to do in Edinburgh with a shared goal, you can bring everyone into the clues before choosing how to continue. The story gives the walk a common thread while your team decides its own pace.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Where does the detective investigation take your team?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Edinburgh leads from Canongate Kirk to St Giles' Cathedral. You see National Records of Scotland and Old College, The University of Edinburgh along the route. The case stays on your own phone through the free Loquiz app. Share the clues with your companions before deciding what they suggest. A different interpretation may give the group something useful to discuss as the investigation develops. You follow the game independently, choosing the walking pace and the time you want to spend considering each part of the case together.
What do you pursue in The Edinburgh Syndicate?
The Edinburgh Syndicate (outdoor escape game) follows Magnus and stolen formulas from St Giles' Cathedral towards Grassmarket. You see Tron Kirk Market and Museum on the Mound along the route. The game uses the free Loquiz app and lets at most 5 players share one phone. Read the information aloud so everyone can contribute to the next decision. These things to do in Edinburgh turn your walk into a shared search, with your own team setting the pace. You can compare different ideas before continuing the chase through the city setting together.
How much do the Edinburgh stories cost per team?
Secrets and the detective case cost €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. The Syndicate costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 5 players.
Which Edinburgh game works without downloading an app?
Secrets of Edinburgh runs in the browser on your own phone, with no app needed. The detective case and The Syndicate use the free Loquiz app on your shared phone.
How much time should we set aside for a game?
Allow around 1.5 to 2 hours of play. Your team follows the chosen story independently and decides how quickly to walk and how long to discuss each clue.
Do we need a scheduled starting slot?
You can start whenever you want, every day, and the game is valid for 12 months. Choose a suitable time with your companions and explore at your own pace.
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