---
title: Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Edinburgh with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
lang: en
type: tour
city: Edinburgh
country: United Kingdom
price: 18
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 53
duration_minutes: 150
free_cancellation: true
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/fun-flexible-treasure-hunt-around-edinburgh-with-cryptic-clues-hidden-gems/
---

# Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Edinburgh with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

**Guidekin's take:** Follow phone maps and solve cryptic clues around Edinburgh on a private tour for your party, run through an outdoor game. A game link to share with everyone in your group is included; the listing calls for moderate fitness. 4.94 from 53 reviews at €18 per person for 2h 30m.

## Overview

A fun and different way to see Edinburgh. Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted!

You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: ⚠️ Activate your game before you arrive.
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age 13+: minimum age to join

## Key facts

- Price: from €18 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 53 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Treasure Hunt Edinburgh
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price

## What's included

- A link to the game that you can share with everyone in your group

## Not included

- No exclusions

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- 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

⚠️ Activate your game before you arrive. You’ll get instructions on how to start and what to bring.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ1XE_9I_Hh0gRvmtNk4zprmQ

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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