The Edinburgh Enigma: A Gothic Tale of Crime
Step into the shoes of John Gray, the trusted night watchman of Edinburgh City Police. For years, you've kept the city safe, but whispers of horrifying, repeating crimes now haunt the streets.
Armed with nothing but your courage and the company of Bobby, your loyal Skye Terrier, you set off on a perilous journey through Edinburgh’s eerie, Gothic streets.
Your mission? To find a legendary detective and unravel the mystery threatening the city. Solve puzzles, follow cryptic clues hidden in Edinburgh's dark alleys, and discover secrets that could change the course of history.
Walk, explore, and make memories while uncovering the grisly truth. Can you crack the case before time runs out?
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English, German, French
Highlights
Explore Old Town Edinburgh and its atmospheric streets.
Meet local legends and test your wits against theirs to solve the mysteries of the city.
Walk around Old Town Edinburgh and come to know the cobbled streets and twisting alleyways and all of the people who have made them famous.
Storyline
Whilst out and about on our Old Town Edinburgh Tour, you’ll be swept up in a gripping story, brought to life by our top-notch writers:
You are John Gray, night watchman for the Edinburgh City Police. For years, you have kept the city safe from perils and have been proud to do so, but recently rumors of horrendous repeating crimes have been reaching your ears.
With your trusty companion, Bobby the Skye Terrier, you set off through the Gothic Edinburgh streets in search of a certain legendary detective that you hope can help you solve this case.
Experience's route
Starting point William Chambers Monument
45 Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, UKFinish point The Burns Monument
1759 Regent Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8DR, UKPlaces you will visit
10
It will take you
45-75 mins
You will walk
5520 steps
Total distance
4.2 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
St. Giles' Cathedral
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Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English, German, French