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title: Escape Old Edinburgh with a Thrilling Outdoor Puzzle Trail
lang: en
type: tour
city: Edinburgh
country: United Kingdom
price: 26
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 49
duration_minutes: 120
free_cancellation: true
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/escape-old-edinburgh-with-a-thrilling-outdoor-puzzle-trail/
---

# Escape Old Edinburgh with a Thrilling Outdoor Puzzle Trail

**Guidekin's take:** Follow historical maps and solve physical puzzles at locations from the Burke & Hare story on a private tour for your party through the old town. The outdoor puzzle trail is included; it is not recommended for people with poor cardiovascular health. 4.94 from 49 reviews at €26 per person for 2h.

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please arrive 10 minutes before your…
- 13 start times: between 10:30 and 17:30
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €18: ages 0 to 7

## Key facts

- Price: from €26 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 49 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Escape The Past

## What's included

- A private booking for 'A Trail of Burke & Hare'

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 13 start times between 10:30 and 17:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

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".
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJHx_pm4jHh0gRzzGyCqDHc0k

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The trail should be suitable for well behaved pets (dogs must be kept on a lead)

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