No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
Explore Edinburgh through a treasure hunt about creatures and traditional beliefs from Scotland and beyond.
A guide, game materials and clues are included, with tasks that involve your surroundings; the price is per group. 4.64 from 56 reviews at €30 per group/vehicle for 1h 30m.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
Reviews
4.6
56 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 51 of 56
Star breakdown of all 56 ratings
5 stars
48 · 86%
4 stars
3 · 5%
3 stars
1 · 2%
2 stars
1 · 2%
1 star
3 · 5%
What reviewers say
Reviewers enjoy discovering overlooked Old Town details through puzzles; some report difficulty getting instructions or help.
Praised
Spotting creatures and architectural details that visitors and locals often overlook
Solving imaginative puzzles together keeps children and adults engaged
An engaging story woven around Scottish folklore and mythical creatures
Complaints
Some report sparse instructions or an unreachable host, while others get prompt help
Some struggle with the clues, while others find the difficulty well judged
Some consider the materials and interaction poor value for money
Written by Guidekin from the 52 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (29 February 2020 to 23 June 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Hot Toddy cafe (from 10am-7pm, Summer from 9am-10pm), show your booking to the staff to get the treasure hunt pack. Alternatively you can also collect it from the Grassmarket Project on 86 Candlemaker Row (from 10am-4pm). · Open in Google Maps
Departure
Runs every day except Tue; scheduled through October 2027 (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
Edinburgh Treasure Hunts; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
A fantastic way to see the city. A classic treasure hunt with a twist that will have you interacting with your surroundings whilst learning about the traditional beliefs of Scotland and the world.
This is a small business and a work of passion created by some local tour guides that love games and game design.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Accessibility
Strollers OK
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.