The Vampires vs Zombies Experience.. in Edinburgh
Embark on an exciting outdoor escape-room-style experience on the streets of your city.
Choose your favorite side (vampires or zombies), follow the story, complete the challenges and find out who survives in the end!
🧛 Jump into our all-new gripping narrative and follow the mystery
😎 Try to outsmart the other side by cracking immersive puzzles
⚡ Follow clues to uncover each new location and explore places around town in a whole new light!
Let the showdown begin!
Live in Edinburgh? The Annual Pass is how locals play — £59.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
26
You will walk
3680 steps
Total distance
2.8 km
Highlights
Hunt for clues and solve witty puzzles in your surroundings
Follow an exciting storyline
Learn unknown fun facts about vampires and zombies
Meet other people role-playing
Compete or work together to solve the mission
Get a chance to win prizes for best-costumed and other categories
Bring your crew
Race to the finish.
Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.
Adventure
Your pace, no timer
Escape
Beat the clock
Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.
Final leaderboard
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.
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Frequently asked questions
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
