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️ Discover historical landmarks & hidden gems
♀ Find clues & solve cryptic puzzles
Self-guided tour – sleuth around at your own pace
An abundance of historical & spooky pubs along the route
Ideal for groups of 2-6 people
️ Instant download. Print & go today!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Average Tripadvisor rating (across all trails) is 4.9/5!
Hou’s it gaun?! Fancy exploring the spooky streets and wynds of Auld Reekie on a thrilling treasure hunt with a whodunit twist?
Well, you’ve come to the right place, detective! This self-guided city tour experience leads you on a hair-raising journey around Edinburgh's Old Town. Along the way, you’ll discover breathtaking landmarks, solve escape room-like puzzles and find hidden clues to ultimately deduce the culprit. Plus, if you’re a fan of historical and spooky pubs, you are truly spoilt for choice on this Edinburgh Murder Mystery Trail. It’s time to get your sleuth on!
Navigate past the best points (and pints!) of interest that Edinburgh Old Town has to offer, including:
Edinburgh Castle
St Giles’ Cathedral
Greyfriars Kirkyard
The Royal Mile
Grassmarket (an ideal pitstop with plenty of spooky old pubs!)
Countless hidden gems through the city’s courtyards, wynds, and closes
Edinburgh Old Town trail statistics:
• Start location: The corner of Market St and Cockburn St, EH1 1BL.
• End location: Outside the Tolbooth Tavern, 167 Canongate, EH8 8BN. A good spot for a celebratory refreshment!
• Clue difficulty:
• Duration: Allow ~2.5 hours to appreciate your surroundings and complete the trail at a leisurely pace
• Distance: 3km
• Terrain: Moderately hilly
• Wheelchair/buggy accessible: No*
This trail focuses on Edinburgh’s Old Town, while our other Edinburgh trail explores New Town and Holyrood. Both trails form a loop and collectively make the best way to discover Edinburgh’s must-see landmarks! Ideal for tourists and locals alike.
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*Buggy/wheelchair accessibility: See the Edinburgh Old Town Murder Mystery Trail product page for more info.
