Children from €18 (ages 0 to 7). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
Reviews
4.9
49 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 49 of 49
Star breakdown of all 49 ratings
5 stars
46 · 94%
4 stars
3 · 6%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%
What reviewers say
Reviewers enjoy the puzzles, local history and unfamiliar streets; the amount of walking can be demanding for young children
Praised
Inventive puzzles balance challenge with achievable solutions
Routes reveal unfamiliar Old Town corners, even to Edinburgh residents
Local history is woven into the clues and locations
Engaging introductions and physical props help bring the story to life
Room to pause for coffee, food or drinks while following the trail
Complaints
The amount of walking may be difficult for young children
Busy tourist spots can mean navigating crowds along the route
Written by Guidekin from the 47 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 December 2024 to 14 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Please arrive 10 minutes before your booking time. We're located in basement of the Methodist Church at 25 Nicolson Square. Enter through the gate, descend the exterior steps and follow the signs to "Escape The Past". · Open in Google Maps
Departure
13 start times between 10:30 and 17:30 on Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Escape The Past; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
Step into Edinburgh's delightfully dark past with 'A Trail of Burke & Hare', an outdoor escape room experience that plunges you into the sinister legacy of the city’s most notorious murderers.
Traversing the old town's cobbled streets, you'll visit real locations from the Burke & Hare tale, uncovering clues and secrets hidden in plain sight. You'll follow genuine historical maps and solve physical escape room puzzles as you race against time to prevent another murder.
This thrilling 2-hour adventure invites teams of 2 to 30 to engage in a unique blend of storytelling and interactive problem-solving, all while enjoying a scenic walk through Edinburgh’s macabre past.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Strollers OK
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
The trail should be suitable for well behaved pets (dogs must be kept on a lead)
Good to know
Children from €18 ages 0 to 7
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.