--- title: The Pirate's Riddle: An Outdoor Treasure Hunt lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 41 duration_minutes: 165 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 43 of 55 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-pirate-s-riddle-an-outdoor-treasure-hunt/ --- # The Pirate's Riddle: An Outdoor Treasure Hunt **Guidekin's take:** Solve pirate puzzles using a physical bag of objects and features of the city on a private tour for your party. Equipment and game master support are included; moderate fitness is required and the activity is priced per group. 4.8 from 41 reviews at €65 per group/vehicle for 2h 45m. ## Overview The puzzles are similar to those you would find in an escape room. Instead of escaping a room you will be working through a story and ultimately discovering some facts about Scotland's pirates and pirate myths. We are different to most other treasure hunts because we provide a physical bag and the entire game is played using a combination of objects along with permanent features of the city. You will only need your phone to contact the game master if you're stuck or need help. You'll need a phone with internet (preferably Whatssapp) for this. This is a small business and a work of passion created by some local tour guides that love games. ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per group/vehicle - Duration: 2h 45m - Rating: 4.8/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Edinburgh Treasure Hunts ## What's included - Pirate equipment and puzzles - Game master ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Fri, Sat - Departures: 12:00 - 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 Bottom of Calton Hill on Regent Road. At the foot of the stairs. Look for pirate bags and a pink umbrella. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ3Q2xO4nHh0gRWLdaZF9EAlo ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €65 | €33 | | 4 | €65 | €16 | | 6 | €65 | €11 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #43 of 55** | €65 per group | 2h 45m | 4.8 (41) | private | | [The Potter Trail Private Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-potter-trail-private-tour/?format=md) | €95 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (2540) | private | | [Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/luxury-private-tour-of-the-highlands-loch-ness-from-edinburgh/?format=md) | €1302 per group | 10h | 5.0 (198) | private | | [Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!](/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-old-edinburgh-tour-walk-in-the-footsteps-of-royals-and-rogues/?format=md) | €131 per group | 2h | 4.99 (242) | private | Ranked #43 of 55 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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