Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Edinburgh Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no appfrom €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
Greyfriars Kirkyard Edinburgh: walk and solve
City games in Edinburgh (3) ↓Greyfriars Kirkyard Edinburgh can be a quiet pause within a game through the city. Look around the churchyard considerately, then return to the story on your own phone when your team continues the walk. You can follow Maggie Dickson, investigate a detective case or track Magnus and the stolen formulas. Choose a story that interests your group and allow time to notice the places you pass, as well as talk through your game answers.
- from €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
- 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 · no appfrom €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Edinburgh Syndicate – City Escape Game
1.5–2 hours · 2–5 players per team · free Loquiz appfrom €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
Annual pass
3 games in Edinburgh? Play them all with the annual pass
One pass for a whole year: every game in Edinburgh and in 343 other cities, as often as you like.
From €49.95 a year
- Duo €49.951 phone · 2 players
- Family €79.95Most chosen1 phone · up to 4 players
- Team €99.952 phones · up to 8 players
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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How can you approach a stop at the kirkyard?
Greyfriars Kirkyard is a churchyard in Edinburgh, in the EH1 2QQ area. Give the setting a considerate visit and keep your sightseeing separate from a noisy game discussion. You can pause to look at the churchyard as a whole and notice its memorials without inventing stories about the people remembered there. With teammates, allow a quiet moment before continuing. The place can be part of your wider city exploration, and you can return to discussing tasks as your group carries on with the route.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which exploration game passes the kirkyard?
Secrets of Edinburgh passes Greyfriars Kirkyard and follows Maggie Dickson through the city’s closes and wynds in search of the cursed Hangman’s Hood. Along its route you see the statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott, Greyfriars Bobby Statue and Greyfriars Kirkyard. The game works in the browser on your own phone, with no app. The search gives your team a shared story. Choose your team phone before setting out and let different people suggest answers as you continue your exploration together.
What other stories pass this sight?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Edinburgh and The Edinburgh Syndicate (outdoor escape game) also pass the kirkyard. The detective case runs from Canongate Kirk up the Royal Mile to St Giles’ Cathedral. You see National Records of Scotland and Old College along its route. The Syndicate follows Magnus and the stolen formulas from St Giles’ Cathedral to the castle and Grassmarket. You see Tron Kirk Market, St Giles’ Cathedral and Museum on the Mound. Both use the free Loquiz app, and The Syndicate is an outdoor escape game through the streets.
What should you prepare for your Edinburgh game?
The listed Edinburgh games cost €19.95 per team and take 1.5 to 2 hours. Secrets and Sherlock allow up to four players on one phone; The Syndicate allows up to five. Decide on the game before preparing your phone because app requirements differ. You can start whenever you want, every day, and your purchase is valid for twelve months. Pick a time with enough room for tasks and sightseeing, and invite ideas from the whole team so the activity stays shared during your walk.
What kind of place is Greyfriars Kirkyard?
Greyfriars Kirkyard is a churchyard in Edinburgh. Visit it considerately during your walk.
Which option needs no app?
Secrets of Edinburgh works in the browser on your own phone, with no app.
How many people can share a phone?
Secrets and Sherlock allow up to four players per team. The Syndicate allows up to five.
How long does the activity take?
The listed Edinburgh games take 1.5 to 2 hours.
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