Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt: A Fairy Tale Capital
Embark on an exhilarating scavenger hunt adventure in Edinburgh's Historic Old Town. Solve riddles, tackle missions, and explore iconic spots like the Royal Mile and Castle Rock. This interactive walking tour promises fun challenges, teamwork, and sightseeing all rolled into one flexible experience.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Edinburgh. This top rated Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.82 miles and has 10 stops.
4.9 (12 reviews)
Activity Info: A Fairy Tale Capital
Welcome to Edinburgh, the Festival City known for it's historic charm and vibrant culture. On this scavenger hunt, you will visit landmarks like the Scottish Parliament and St Giles' Cathedral while solving puzzles and completing photo challenges. Whether you are a local or a visitor, this immersive adventure offers a unique way to discover Auld Reekie's hidden gems.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Scottish Parliament
Discover the Scottish Parliament, a modern architectural marvel by Enric Miralles. This site is a highlight of our Edinburgh Old Town scavenger hunt, where you will uncover hidden gems and solve fun challenges.
Canongate Kirk
Explore Canongate Kirk, a historic gem in Edinburgh's Old Town. This kirk offers a glimpse into Scotland's past with it's unique architecture and fascinating stories, perfect for your scavenger hunt adventure.
John Knox House
Visit John Knox House, a historic landmark with intricate stone flourishes. Although John Knox never lived here, this site is rich with history and perfect for solving riddles on your scavenger hunt.
St Giles’ Cathedral
St Giles’ Cathedral stands as an iconic symbol of Edinburgh's history. Explore it's majestic architecture and learn local trivia on your scavenger hunt through this historic site.
Lady Stair’s House
Lady Stair’s House offers a peek into Edinburgh's aristocratic past. It's hidden location makes it an exciting stop on your scavenger hunt, where you will discover intriguing stories and architecture.
Scottish National Gallery
The Scottish National Gallery showcases art from Botticelli to Monet. Enjoy free admission while solving clues and enjoying cultural insights during your scavenger hunt in Edinburgh.
General Register House
General Register House is one of the world's oldest archival buildings. Capture it's grandeur while solving puzzles and uncovering historical facts during your scavenger hunt adventure.
St Andrew's House
St Andrew's House offers panoramic views from it's terraces, making it an ideal stop on your scavenger hunt route while exploring Edinburgh's governmental history.
New Parliament House
New Parliament House holds tales of political ambition and architectural beauty. Engage with it's history as part of your interactive scavenger hunt journey through Edinburgh.
Balmoral Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel is known for it's luxurious charm and iconic clock tower. Discover it's secrets as part of your scavenger hunt experience in Edinburgh's vibrant cityscape.
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- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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- Valid for one year for up to 6 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
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Promo Applied
- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
Promo Applied
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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How the Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt works
With just your phone and some free time, dive into the Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt! Use our app to solve riddles, snap photos at iconic sites like John Knox House, and earn points. Compete city-wide while exploring hidden gems in a fun, mobile-first experience.
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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Scottish Parliament Building, Edinburgh EH99 1SP, UK
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.94 KM (1.82 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Competitive Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly competition? The Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt let's each team member tackle interactive challenges at spots like Canongate Kirk. Solve riddles, answer trivia, and complete photo tasks for a chance to top the leaderboard—bragging rights await!
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Reviews for Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt: A Fairy Tale Capital
Very enjoyed!
Yvonne McFarlane
Loved it!
User Awesome
Brilliant fun!
Sue Boothroyd
Great fun. Pity my phone went dead halfway through. Would recommend.
Colm O Sullivan
This is a top walking tour of Old Town. The ScavengerHunt.com app made exploring historic spots like General Register House and Scottish National Gallery so easy and fun.
Imogen Strachan
If you are looking for things to do in Auld Reekie, this scavenger hunt is perfect. Every stop from Scottish Parliament to New Parliament House kept us entertained.
Douglas Sanderson
Exploring Old Town with pals was a fantastic outdoor adventure. We walked by Balmoral Hotel, cracked riddles, and discovered gems like St Giles Cathedral along the way.
Marianne Baxter
For our date, we tried the Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt and it was so much fun. Working together on puzzles around Canongate Kirk made it a memorable day in the Royal Mile.
Ewan Carmichael
The Old Town trek with ScavengerHunt.com was the best family activity in Auld Reekie. My kids loved solving clues at Lady Stairs House and John Knox House.
Gillian McAllister
The Royal Mile adventure by Let's Roam is one of the most fun things to do in Auld Reekie. Perfect for tourists wanting to see all the points of interest in style.
Rhys Morrison
Old Town is full of surprises and this scavenger hunt showed us secret plaques, cool art by Balmoral Hotel, and trivia about St Andrews House I never knew existed.
Isla Bennett
Best outdoor activity I have tried around Old Town. The walking tour took us past Scottish Parliament, Canongate Kirk, and even some hidden gems near New Parliament House.
Liam Vickers
Exploring Auld Reekie with my partner on this scavenger hunt was such a unique date idea. We laughed over silly missions near John Knox House and ended up loving every minute.
Connie Fletcher
I had a blast with the Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt in the Old Town. My kids loved solving puzzles at St Giles Cathedral and spotting Lady Stairs House along the way.
Miles Lawson
We explored the Capital City with friends using the Let's Roam app. Finding murals by the Scottish National Gallery made this treasure hunt one of my favorite things to do here.
Sophie Armitage
This Old Town Scavenger Hunt is a must do thing if you want to discover historic buildings like Scottish Parliament and General Register House. Great walking tour for all ages.
Daisy Ledgerwood
As tourists in Edinburg, we used Let's Roam to see hidden gems like Lady Stairs House and John Knox House. The hunt led us through so many points of interest around the city center.
Fraser Sinclair
My partner and I had an amazing date exploring Royal Mile on this Scavenger Hunt adventure. Solving riddles near St Giles Cathedral made it a memorable day out in the Old Town.
Marina Rowan
The Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt in Auld Toon was the perfect outdoor activity for my family. We loved solving puzzles at Canongate Kirk and spotting the Balmoral clocktower.
Alec MacGregor
If you are searching for things to do in Auld Reekie, this scavenger hunt is brilliant. We explored hidden gems like Canongate Kirk and enjoyed every step of our Let us Roam adventure.
Isla Bain
A fantastic walking tour of Old Town Edinburgh. Uncovering history at New Parliament House, Scottish National Gallery, and St Andrews House was so much fun with Let's Roam.
Callum Innes
I loved exploring Old Town with friends on this outdoor adventure. Racing from General Register House to Lady Stairs House made it a top thing to do outdoors in the heart of the city.
Finley Kerr
Tackling missions around the Royal Mile made for the perfect date in Auld Reekie. The puzzles at Balmoral Hotel and Canongate Kirk were just challenging enough.
Rowena Maclaren
Our family had a blast on the Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt through Old Town. Solving riddles near John Knox House and St Giles Cathedral was a highlight for all ages.
Ewan Fraser
The ScavengerHunt.com app made our journey through New Parliament House so engaging. It's a unique way to see Edinburgh's hidden gems.
Sarah Thompson
Exploring Kirby through this scavenger hunt was enriching. St Andrew's House and Lady Stair’s House were my favorite stops.
Henry Stewart
A fun thing to do in Edina, especially around Canongate Kirk and Balmoral Hotel. Great outdoor activity revealing historic landmarks.
Laura Mitchell
What an adventure in Auld Reekie! This hunt took us to General Register House and John Knox's House, perfect for a date idea.
Tom Johnson
I had a blast exploring Old Town with the Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt. The Scottish Parliament and St Giles Cathedral were highlights.
Alice Hamilton
A fantastic outdoor activity in Edina that showcases spots like Balmoral Hotel Highly recommend for tourists wanting an engaging experience
Emily Roberts
Our family had an amazing time doing the Scavenger Hunt in the heart of Auld Reekie Such a great way for kids to learn history at sites like St Andrew's House
David Clark
This walking tour around Old Town is a must-do We loved discovering hidden gems like Canongate Kirk while completing fun challenges
Charlotte Anderson
For a fun date idea, try the Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt It was an exciting way to explore Old Town and learn about places like Lady Stair's House
Brian Williams
I had a blast exploring Old Town on this Scavenger Hunt The app was easy to use and we got to see St Giles Cathedral and John Knox House among other gems
Alice Thompson
A must-do in Edinboro! The Balmoral Hotel and Scottish National Gallery added flair to this historic scavenger hunt adventure. A fun thing to do for any visitor!
Liam Wilson
Loved uncovering Old Town's hidden gems with ScavengerHunt.com. John Knox House was fascinating, and the whole walking tour was a great way to see the area.
Oliver Brown
The Edinburgh scavenger hunt was a fantastic outdoor activity. Canongate Kirk and General Register House were such charming spots to explore at our own pace.
Sophia Johnson
Had a blast solving riddles around Old Town on our date. The Scottish Parliament and New Parliament House were so interesting! Highly recommend it for couples.
James Peterson
Exploring Old Town with ScavengerHunt.com was an absolute treat. Lady Stair's House and St Giles' Cathedral were my favorites! A perfect adventure for families.
Emily Thompson
For tourists visiting Edinburgh, this scavenger hunt is a must-do! From General Register House to Balmoral Hotel, it's an engaging way to see famous spots.
Lucas Brown
Discovering Old Town with this hunt was thrilling. We loved learning quirky history around Canongate Kirk and enjoying the clues with friends.
David Clarkson
The scavenger hunt is a fantastic outdoor activity in Old Town. Solving puzzles at places like John Knox House kept our team entertained throughout.
Emma Johnson
A perfect date idea in Edinburgh's heart. The hunt led us to St Giles' Cathedral, making it an unforgettable adventure in Auld Reekie.
Tom Anderson
Exploring Old Town through the scavenger hunt was a blast! We discovered hidden gems like Lady Stair's House and enjoyed every riddle along the way.
Alice Walker
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