You will begin at Greyfriars Bobby Statue. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.Study your next clue on West Bow.To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at St Giles' Cathedral. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.Receive your next clue at Advocate's Close. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.Explore at your own pace while admiring the buildings around you.To solve the challenge that awaits you at New Parliament House you will be given the next clue.You will finish at The Burns Monument. Here is where both the story and the city exploration game end.
United Kingdom · Storytelling Tours
Edinburgh: Gothic Mystery Self-Guided Walking Adventure
The journey
- 01 Self-guided Gothic mystery through Edinburgh
- 02 Solve 10 puzzle challenges as the story unfolds
- 03 Start at Greyfriars Bobby Statue
- 04 Pass landmarks including St Giles' Cathedral
- 05 Explore hidden corners and historic closes
- 06 Play at your own pace with pause and resume flexibility
- 07 Mobile access code included
- 08 Available in English, French, and German
Step into Edinburgh’s Gothic past on a self-guided walking adventure that blends storytelling, puzzle-solving, and city exploration. As the story unfolds on your phone, you’ll follow clues through atmospheric streets and historic corners, from Greyfriars Bobby Statue to St Giles' Cathedral and beyond.
Designed for curious travellers, couples, and families, this experience lets you explore at your own pace while uncovering a mystery inspired by the city’s darker side. Pause whenever you like, take in the surroundings, and continue the game when you’re ready.
As the story unfolds on your phone, you’ll follow clues through atmospheric streets and historic corners, from Greyfriars Bobby Statue to St Giles' Cathedral and beyond.
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Trip details
What's Included
- Explore iconic Gothic landmarks and hidden corners
- Mobile access code
- 10 puzzle challenges
- Immersive Gothic mystery storyline
- Flexibility to pause/resume anytime
What's Not Included
A tour guide.
Know before you go
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Unlock your city game in the Questo app.
- Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!
Logistics
Meeting & route
Your 1 hour finishes where it began, in Edinburgh.
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