Ghosts of Edinburgh: A Bloody Past Walking Tour & Escape Game
Step into the dark and twisted history of Edinburgh with this thrilling walking tour and escape game. Explore the city’s most haunted places, from sites of public executions to hidden corners filled with chilling tales.
Uncover the bloody stories of the Great Scottish Witch Hunts, the infamous Burke and Hare murders, and Edinburgh’s most notorious ghosts, including the Wizard of West Bow, the Grey Lady, and George Mackenzie.
In this macabre adventure, you take on the role of a mysterious staff with a human head, once wielded by Major Thomas Weir, Edinburgh’s infamous wizard. The major has gone missing, and it’s up to you to track him down and confront those who aided him in his quest for redemption.
Perfect for ghost story enthusiasts, thrill-seekers, and history buffs, this self-guided tour lets you explore Edinburgh’s haunted past while solving riddles and uncovering the city’s darkest secrets.
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
Highlights
Visit the most haunted places in town
Discover Edinburgh’s dark and bloody past, from the Great Scottish Witch Hunts to the Burke and Hare murders
Learn about the haunting stories of the Wizard of West Bow, the Grey Lady, George Mackenzie and more
Explore the many sites where public executions were held
Visit the hall containing a book made of William Burke’s flesh
Storyline
Not only are wizards never late, their staffs are highly punctual instruments of darkness. With this in mind, you'd better get a move on!
Experience's route
Starting point The Mound
25 Hanover St, Edinburgh EH2 2PR, UKFinish point West Bow
100 W Bow, Edinburgh EH1 2HH, UKPlaces you will visit
12
It will take you
46-76 mins
You will walk
3680 steps
Total distance
2.8 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
Edinburgh Castle
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
- Best at night
- Please be cautious of traffic
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- If parents/guardians, filter the content for kids
- Use the phone flashlight for clues if needed
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
Ratings and Reviews
515 ratings
Quentin Deberdt
Shweta Shrivastava
Davide Grassi
Katherine Ginn
Brandon Thomson
What does a Questo Experience look like?
Walk and explore the Real-World
Download the Questo app and choose your experience. Walk and follow clues to solve puzzles and unveil new locations and stories along the way.
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For your next trip, explore by going on a sightseeing quest without a guide. Enjoy the flexibility of starting and stopping the experience whenever you want, without the fear of missing out on the best places to visit or the best stories to learn.
Make your date memorable
Invite your partner for a date, and go together on a fun walking adventure. Questo is a great date idea for couples that want to spend time together, but also for first dates or proposals.
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Attend a Questo Event, and immerse yourself in your favourite stories. Dress up in a costume for extra fun.
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English