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20-800 Guests

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2 - 4 Hrs

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Competitive Fun, Engagement & Team Bonding

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Outdoor

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Corporate Treasure Hunts Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital is home to historic wonders and stunning skylines that teams can explore by booking an Edinburgh treasure hunt event with The Events Company. This fun, educational and competitive outdoor team-building challenge is perfect for business teams of all sizes, with all equipment and the day’s itinerary provided by our expert event architects.

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Captivating Treasure Hunts in Edinburgh

It’s time to experience exhilarating and captivating Edinburgh GPS treasure hunts with The Events Company. Immerse yourself in the famous landmarks and sites the city offers, discover niche facts and build upon your existing friendships and connections with fellow team members.

An Edinburgh scavenger hunt with The Events Company is a great 2–4 hour experience that gets teams exploring famous landmarks, including:

  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Royal Mile
  • St Giles’ Cathedral
  • Greyfriars Bobby Statue

These are just some of the famous spots and landmarks you’ll explore. At each location, teams will complete various activities, including photo and video tasks mixed in with quiz-style challenges. As the treasure hunt continues, teams will participate in spy-like scenarios that foster teamwork, communication and strategy.

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Spy School Treasure Hunt Edinburgh

We get teams to step into the world of espionage with this themed spy school Edinburgh treasure hunt. Become secret agents and decipher top-secret clues through a series of GPS hotspots across Scotland’s capital. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to capture photo evidence and complete thrilling challenges that prioritise strategic thinking and collaboration.

As each clue is solved, you’ll move on to a new Edinburgh hotspot that tests your team’s wits and engages all participants. We highly recommend our Spy School themed Edinburgh treasure hunt for teams after an action-packed day of problem-solving and excitement.

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Edinburgh Black Cab Treasure Hunt

Travel the glorious and historic streets of Edinburgh and locate treasure with our Black Cab themed scavenger hunt. You get to use the iconic black cabs as your mode of transport to the different GPS hot spots, ideal for teams not familiar with the city or for those who want to extend their treasure hunt to the outskirts and hidden gems of the area. Treasure hunts in Edinburgh have never been more thrilling, with your cabbie able to offer insights about the city while you solve the variety of challenges on offer.

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Why Choose Us?

Here at The Events Company, our team has been organising treasure hunts in Edinburgh for over 20 years, getting teams scavenging popular locations and hidden-away areas to crack clues, reveal riddles and stay ahead of the competition. We know the city of Edinburgh inside and out, from the Dugald Stewart Monument and Arthur’s Seat to St Giles’ Cathedral and the many pubs that span the high streets.

With The Events Company, our scavenger hunts across Edinburgh combine exciting exploration with engaging team building, and we tailor our services to meet your company’s objectives. If you’re after a particular theme or have specific locations in mind you want to visit, we can make it happen. All equipment, including iPads and GPS gear, is supplied, so when teams arrive at the starting location, the treasure hunt can begin straight away.

Treasure hunts in Edinburgh are about team building and all-out fun, ideal for corporate teams, student unions, birthday events and for those looking for a unique way to discover the city’s secrets. Our interactive experiences cater to groups of 60-100 guests, but we can organise your Edinburgh treasure hunt for smaller groups too.

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How Our Edinburgh Treasure Hunt Experience Works

STEP 1: GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR EVENT PLANNING TEAM

Get started by contacting our team at The Events Company. We can talk you through everything you need to know about your treasure hunt in Edinburgh and will take on board your goals and requirements to ensure your event is perfect.

STEP 2: EXPLORE OUR GPS TREASURE HUNT PACKAGES IN EDINBURGH

We have an array of scavenger and treasure hunt packages available for Edinburgh teams to choose from. Each is filled with iconic GPS hotspots, quizzes, riddles and challenges that inspire creativity and teamwork. We guarantee a treasure hunt package to please all types of businesses and individuals. We can also provide bespoke Edinburgh treasure hunt packages tailored specifically for your company or group. This can include personalised questions and themes and even incorporate branding for that extra personalised touch.

STEP 3: START YOUR EDINBURGH SCAVENGER HUNT ADVENTURE

Let the hunt begin! With everything planned and organised by our team based on your preferences, all that’s left to do is for your teams to arrive at the starting location and begin exploring Edinburgh like never before.

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Features & Benefits of GPS Treasure Hunts In Edinburgh

Our corporate treasure hunts in Edinburgh provide businesses with many different benefits. Packed with exciting features, including thought-provoking challenges, photo opportunities, themed riddles and quiz-style tasks, all of which earn teams points, our GPS treasure hunts inspire teamwork, creativity and communication.

  • Explore Edinburgh from a new perspective – discover the dynamic history, culture and hidden gems of the city like never before
  • Strengthen team bonds – get colleagues and friends working together to enhance collaboration back in the workplace
    Get active and outdoors – switch out the office for the beautiful surroundings of Edinburgh with a team-building activity that gets your group moving
  • Create lasting memories – teams will talk about their Edinburgh treasure hunt for the foreseeable thanks to the fun, excitement and laughter the day brings
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YOUR HUNT STARTS HERE! CONTACT OUR EVENT ARCHITECTS TODAY

Ready to unlock the magic of Edinburgh with a tailor-made treasure hunt experience? Whether you’re planning a team-building day, corporate social or private group adventure, our expert event architects will craft an unforgettable journey packed with puzzles, strategy and local charm. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, every detail is designed to engage, excite and energise your group.

Let’s start planning your next great scavenger hunt event today – get in touch with The Events Company on 0800 068 5707 or by emailing us at hello@theeventscompany.co.uk.

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Frequently Ask Questions Edinburgh Treasure Hunt

What types of treasure hunts are available in Edinburgh?

We have a wide range of different treasure and scavenger hunts in Edinburgh, including spy adventures and black cab hunts. Our range is designed to engage, promote team building and provide a morning or afternoon of absolute fun. Talk to our team to discover our range of treasure hunt packages in Edinburgh.

Can treasure hunts be tailored to our specific needs?

The Events Company is a leading event organiser that can craft bespoke treasure hunts for businesses and private groups. We can create custom challenges, puzzles and riddles based on your goals and branding, adding a highly personalised event for teams to enjoy.

How long does an Edinburgh scavenger hunt typically last?

Our scavenger hunts in Edinburgh last between 2-4 hours, but this can vary depending on the level of customisation and how quickly teams are to solve the puzzles and challenges. We can adjust the duration based on your schedule.

Do participants need prior knowledge of Edinburgh?

Our treasure hunts are perfect for both those local to the city and for those who’ve never stepped foot on its streets. You won’t need any prior knowledge of Edinburgh to participate – our treasure hunts are a great opportunity for those unfamiliar with the city to become a tourist and learn all about Scotland’s capital.

Can your Edinburgh treasure hunts accommodate large groups?

We accommodate groups from 60-100 people, which will be split into even teams to make the tasks and challenges manageable. Team sizes can vary but typically consist of around 5-10 people. Just let us know how many people will be participating in your Edinburgh treasure hunt, and we’ll make it happen!

What landmarks might be included in an Edinburgh treasure hunt?

As part of your treasure hunt in Edinburgh, you’ll be exploring the Royal Mile as well as other famous landmarks, which can include Edinburgh Castle, St Giles’ Cathedral, Carlton Hill, Princes Street and various other attractions. If you have specific landmarks you want to include, just let us know and we’ll add them to your list of hotspots.

What should participants wear or bring?

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and footwear as participants will be getting a lot of steps in. It’s important to wear clothes appropriate for the weather, so if rain is forecast, wear waterproofs and bring a brolly. In terms of GPS equipment, The Events Company supplies everything you need to complete your Edinburgh treasure hunt.