Start a New Adventure with Treasure Hunt Edinburgh

Posted on September 1, 2023

Students sat on steps outside university getting ready to play Treasure Hunt Edinburgh

Just landed for your first term in Edinburgh? Back after a long summer elsewhere? Treasure Hunt Edinburgh is a great way to get to know your new home town. Ideal for Freshers, we’ll take you to all the coolest spots in just an afternoon.

You’ve finally made it to Edinburgh. Welcome! New term, new place, new… everything! But what to see first? Treasure Hunt Edinburgh is a great way to spend some time getting to know people in your new home.

Back in Edinburgh for more?

Even if your fresher year is behind you- you and your mates will put your knowledge (and maybe your friendships!) to the test with Treasure Hunt Edinburgh. Our route skirts past the tourist traps and will take you to some real hidden gems you may not have discovered yet.

How does it work? ☠️

It’s designed for adults, so you’ll have a laugh together. Crews can be any size, although it might be more fun to split into smaller groups and see who can be the first to solve the final clue!

You’ll be testing out your essential pirate skills - following treasure maps, solving cryptic clues, and looking carefully around the city to find the answers. You’ll be answering to Captain Bess, your bossy pirate leader who’ll send messages to your phones to guide you along the way. It’s a bit like an escape room, across the whole city!

An illustration of how Treasure Hunt Edinburgh works

Your adventure begins at the bottom of Cockburn street.

You’ll easily find it on your maps app. And for an effortlessly planned day, you’ll find some more helpful info here.

Of course there’re stops! 🍻

Exploring a new place is a good way to make it feel like home. Treasure Hunt Edinburgh takes you round all the touristy highlights and some of the best local gems. We’ve strategically navigated past some great pubs and cafes in Edinburgh for you to discover and sample the waters! Pirate fancy dress is optional ☠️

“...exploring the city this way was so much more fun for us than going on a group tour. It was such a great and memorable experience, I can't wait to go to more cities they offer treasure hunts in.”

—Rachel T, Google

ahoy@treasurehuntedinburgh.com

Telephone: 0131 510 2482
Text us: 07380 309380

The Old Town Adventure starts from:
1 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BJ