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Edinburgh: A Tale of Two Towns

created by Kate
Local historian and puzzle-lover

24,00
per group (1-5 people)
play anytime within the next 3 months

(2 customer reviews)

Are you a travel and history enthusiast? Enjoy both of those passions on this self-guided discovery walk in the New Town of Edinburgh. Kate, art historian, puzzle lover and our local creator takes you on a walk through this neighbourhood in Edinburgh. Keep your eyes peeled to solve fun location-based riddles and unlock directions for local hidden gems. Explore the Georgian and Regency grandeur of the city. Admire the wide, elegant streets, imposing architecture and beautiful gardens of the New Town. Along the way, you’ll learn about the historic centre and experience the authentic vibe of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

This playful walk across Edinburgh’s New Town sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Edinburgh or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.

10 riddles.
2 – 3 hours.

Start at General Register House, 2 Princes Street.
End at Charlotte Square.

Local wonders you’ll discover on this city game through two towns of Edinburgh include:
Learn more about the Scott Monument
See the National Portrait Gallery
Be quiet in front of the Assembly Rooms
Wander around Charlotte Square and see the First Minister’s House

Discover Edinburgh: secrets of the two towns city game

Discover the two towns of Edinburgh with this interactive city game! Experience a city adventure where each solution reveals unexpected hidden details and secret stories. Get surprised by this Scottish city and learn her best kept secrets. While solving fun riddles, you’ll see some of the most important monuments in Edinburgh. You’ll admire amongst others the National Portrait Gallery and wander around the Charlotte square. During the trail, we will also take you off the beaten path so you will get to see lesser known sights. When hunting for details that guide you through the streets in the two town of Edinburgh, you’ll learn things that are both interesting as well as fun to know. Find powerful statues, look for leftovers of the Roman era and discover where you can buy a sweet delicacy from an anonymous sales person.

This route, designed by our local creator Kate, offers an authentic and unforgettable, low-budget experience in Edinburgh. While playing you will discover Edinburgh and the secrets of the two towns. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a curious newcomer, this city game promises enjoyment for couples, groups of friends, and families alike. This discovery walk brings you to lesser-known areas in town that are worth to be seen.

Tips & Tricks

Play every day, during daylight hours.

You’ll receive an email with a link to your game. The link to the game is valid up to 3 months after the purchase. By tapping the play button your game opens in your phone’s browser. No downloads. Super easy.
If it rains, take a break and wait for some sunshine, you can continue where you left off, or share the email with your teammates in case you run out of battery.

We recommend playing in a team of 1-5 people.

We know you’ll love our discovery games, but if this is your first, rest assured, you can play up to 3 riddles and still get a full refund.

Check our frequently asked questions or read our terms & conditions.

Edinburgh: A Tale of Two Towns
no comment
October 4, 2025
Edinburgh: A Tale of Two Towns
“Great fun!”
May 18, 2024

    1. Choose your game

    All our trails are created by locals. Buy the one that intrigues you the most. After the purchase, you’ll receive a link to your game via email.

    2. Ready, set, go!

    Go to the game’s starting location indicated in the email (play anytime up to 3 months from the purchase). Tap the Play button and the game will magically open in your phone’s browser!

    3. Find secrets

    With each riddle solved, new cryptic directions will take you from one hidden gem to the next. You’ll unlock local stories and recommendations on your way too!

    4. Win!

    Play for the fastest time and get listed on our leaderboard. Or, take your time and share your best adventure photo using #secretcitytrails. Both might lead to a free game!

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