Escape Tour Edinburgh
Discover the city's secret exit!
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Discover Edinburgh in a Different Way
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Escape within 2 hours
Get on the wall of fame at
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The Story of Edinburgh
Starting location: 153 Canongate
Around 1828, William Hare earned his money in Edinburgh by renting out Lodging House, a sort of apartment block. But it wasn\'t exactly a goldmine. When a tenant died owing him four pounds, Hare decided he\'d had quite enough. This was simply costing him money! He complained to William Burke, a close friend, namesake, and \'partner in crime\'. They quickly agreed that they needed to earn more money. But how?
The men stopped at nothing and decided to remove the tenant's lifeless body from the coffin and sell it. To avoid being caught, they filled the empty coffin with tree bark. Perfect, job done! Knox, a well known professor, heard about the two criminals' dark plan and immediately offered £7 for the corpse. Deal! Hare and Burke looked at each other gleefully, thinking the same thing: this is a golden business. In the months that followed, they sold increasingly more corpses. And not only those of people who had died naturally... Until a new tenant found a corpse under her bed and called the police. There was nothing for Hare and Burke to do but flee. Rumours had been circulating in the criminal underworld for years that Edinburgh had a secret exit. Exactly what they need right now!
Escape the city
You too will search for Edinburgh's secret exit. You will receive assignments, riddles, and clues via the app on your smartphone. In the meantime, discover the city's most beautiful spots, but don't forget to keep an eye on the time! If you escape Edinburgh within two hours, you'll earn a spot on the Wall of Fame! The search begins at Canongate Kirk. Good luck!
Highlights of Edinburgh
Want to explore more of Edinburgh? Combine your tour with these attractions, which are perfect to visit before or after your tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
On this Escape Tour right in the middle of the story surrounding William Hare. William Hare becomes entangled in sinister activities at his boarding house. You’ll follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for the secret exit from Edinburgh.
You use your smartphone to follow tasks, codes, and clues. Each solution brings you closer to the secret exit. William Hare’s story adds extra suspense to every choice.
This Escape Tour perfect for couples, families with teenagers, groups of friends, and bachelor/bachelorette parties. You’ll explore Edinburgh together, but with a mission instead of a standard itinerary. The story of William Hare keeps everyone actively engaged.
On a regular city walk, you mostly just look around, but here you’re right in the middle of a story. In Edinburgh, the suspense revolves around William Hare and his conflict with the police. Because of that, every street feels like a new clue.
The big secret is the hidden exit from the city. You can only find it by looking closely, working together smartly, and solving the right puzzles. Meanwhile, you’ll discover why there’s no time to waste for William Hare in Edinburgh.
Ready to escape from Edinburgh?
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