Ghosts of Edinburgh: Night Walk - Summer edition 2.0.

Unfortunately this event has already ended, but you can still play the game

What to expect

Join the world’s biggest ghost hunt and visit the most haunted places in town, hand-picked to deliver your worst nightmare. The world’s most popular haunted city exploration games are now in Edinburgh after delivering chills in cities all around the world.

Learn the terrifying true stories behind places you’ve never noticed and be gobsmacked by the history of places you see and visit every day. All this while solving bespoke puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes that will test your nerves and wits at every step. Don’t forget to bring that mate who’s scared of everything for an experience they won’t forget!

More details about the event are in our FAQ.

If you have any questions or issues before or during the event, chat with us live here.

Starting point

The Mound

This game does NOT end in the same place where it started. The ending address can be found in the app. And you can play at anytime, no need to schedule.

Prizes

Join the event for a chance to win one of these prizes:

- A life-sized, swanky coffin for you or your friends (yes, a real coffin)
- A ghost detector (a device that identifies paranormal activities)
- A €100 Amazon gift card (for those dark wishes)

Here you can find the Official Contest Rules.

What previous attendees had to say

I walk through this area for work everyday and never knew it had such a creepy history… dear god. We loved the mission too!

Brandon G

I did NOT need to know these things about my city! But at the same time I do.. the stories were fantastic, we loved the route and all the places we never knew about! Good stuff 

Sara V

Great fun, spooky stories, amazing sites off the beaten paths. Thank you!

Nelli T

How it works

This is an interactive activity where you will be guided by an award-winning app.

Step 1: Book your spot here

Step 2: Download the app for free

Step 3: Arrive at the set starting location

Step 4: Follow the simple instructions in the app which will take you to each haunted hotspot

Duration: it usually takes about an hour and a half to complete, but you can go at your own pace, too.

Children: can attend under the supervision of their parents or guardian; children under 12 years old can participate for free.

Starting location: The Mound

Find more information in your booking confirmation email.

More than 20.000 people have hunted ghosts with us before. Are you ready to be the next hunter?

An app will guide you through the shadows

Download the app for free and let it walk you through the entire experience.

How the app works

Download the app and let it guide you

Go to the starting point in the city

Explore new places in town

Solve puzzles and riddles found in your surroundings

Learn fun bits of history about each place

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