Ghosts of Edinburgh and the bloody past exploration game

Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Overview
Duration
1h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Embark on a haunted Edinburgh tour where you will follow clues to discover striking places and local stories.Play the role of a devilish staff on this spine-tingling walking tour, which takes you on a journey through some of the city’s most haunted places, including Greyfriars Kirkyard, the site of the Nor’ Loch and West Bow.Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS or guide. As you solve the problem and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.Storyline:You are a black staff with a human head. You belong to Major Thomas Weir, the infamous Wizard of West Bow and one of Edinburgh’s most prominent ghosts.The once respectable Major was known for his impassioned sermons before confessing to unspeakable crimes in the 17th century. His ghost haunts the West Bow for all eternity, wielding you with mighty bloodlust.But now he has gone missing, you suspect in search of redemption. You must bring him, and those who might have aided him, to heel.

What to remember

Important info

  • This is a self-guided/treasure hunt type of tour
  • Note there is no person assisting you at the starting point
  • Total walking distance of about 3 km
  • The city game typically around 1 hour to complete (but you can go at your own pace!)
  • You must be at the starting point (that you'll see in the app) in order to begin, or else the game won’t start
  • Pause the game at any time and restart whenever you want, from the place you left it at
  • You need an internet connection to play this city game
included
What's included
included-item
Access to the quest inside the mobile game (the app is free to download). Non-stop online customer service during the walking tour
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Know Before You Go
Highlights

Discover Edinburgh’s dark and bloody past, from the Great Scottish Witch Hunts to the Burke and Hare murders. Learn about the haunting stories of the Wizard of West Bow, the Grey Lady, George Mackenzie and more. Visit the hall containing a book made of William Burke’s flesh. Play a fun city exploration game using your smartphone. Start the game at any hour and can pause it whenever you want

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 15 hours in advance
Provider
Questo
Meeting Point

Begin your quest at The Mound.