Scavenger Hunts in Edinburgh

Scavenger Hunts in Edinburgh

12 app-guided scavenger hunts to explore Edinburgh.Start anytime. No booking required.

4.6 based on 1,172 reviews|From Β£8.49 per person

🎟️ Edinburgh Exploration Pass, All 6 hunts for £34.99

Save 45% compared to buying individually

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Explore Edinburgh through 12 self-guided scavenger hunts on Questo. Walk through Edinburgh's streets, solve puzzles at famous landmarks, and discover hidden stories most visitors miss, all at your own pace. Every hunt is app-guided: just open the Questo app, pick a hunt, and start walking. No booking, no guide, no fixed schedule.

How Edinburgh Scavenger Hunts Work

1

Pick a Hunt

Choose from 12 scavenger hunts in Edinburgh

2

Open the App

Questo guides you with GPS to each clue location

3

Explore

Solve riddles, discover landmarks, have fun at your own pace

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Get instant access to all 6 scavenger hunts in Edinburgh for one price. Save 45% compared to buying individually.

All 6 hunts includedStart anytimeValid for 1 year
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What people have to say about quests in Edinburgh?

4.6

Based on 1,172+ Local Reviews

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excellent wee adventure with stunning views around Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt FAQ

How many scavenger hunts are there in Edinburgh?
Questo currently has 12 scavenger hunts in Edinburgh, including Difficulty level: Easy 🟒😊, Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank, Family favourite. New hunts are added regularly by local creators.
How much do Edinburgh scavenger hunts cost?
Individual scavenger hunts in Edinburgh start from GBP 8.49 per person. The Edinburgh Exploration Pass gives you access to all 6 hunts for GBP 34.99.
How do Questo scavenger hunts work?
Download the free Questo app, choose a scavenger hunt in your city, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each location, where you'll solve riddles, find hidden details, and uncover stories most visitors never discover. There's no tour guide, no fixed schedule, and no booking required, just open the app and go. Each hunt takes 60–120 minutes on average, and you can pause and resume anytime.
Do I need to book in advance?
No. Questo scavenger hunts are completely self-guided and available on-demand. Once you purchase a hunt, you can play it whenever you want, today, next week, or next month. There's no time slot to book, no meeting point to find, and no group to wait for. Just open the app and start exploring at your own pace.
What are the best scavenger hunts in Edinburgh?
The highest-rated scavenger hunts in Edinburgh include Ghosts of Edinburgh: A Bloody Past Walking Tour & Escape Game (β˜…4.7, 565 reviews), Edinburgh: City of Wizards Walking Tour & Escape Game (β˜…4.4, 292 reviews), Romantic Edinburgh: True Love Escape Game (β˜…4.5, 148 reviews). These are the most popular hunts based on player ratings and reviews.

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