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Escape the Past

Outdoor escape room for 2, 4 or 6 - a 'Burke & Hare' city trail from under £13pp

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Edinburgh City Puzzle Trail for 2, 4 or 6; part scavenger hunt, part self-guided walking tour - follow in the footsteps of the infamous Burke & Hare in this city-wide outdoor escape room, packed with physical props and puzzles

  • Valid 1st May - 31st Jul 2026

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  • Was £44

    Now £29

    Save 34%

    Outdoor escape room for two

  • Was £88

    Now £55

    Save 38%

    Outdoor escape room for four

  • Was £132

    Now £79

    Save 40%

    Outdoor escape room for six

  • A small service fee from £1.89 will be added to your order. Learn more

From£29

Was £44Save up to 40%

+ £1.89 service fee

About today's deal

A Trail of Burke & Hare

  • A body has been discovered on Cowgate with wounds eerily reminiscent of a dark period of Edinburgh’s past…
  • You'll be given a satchel before heading off on your journey to discover the true story of Edinburgh's most prolific murderers
  • Follow the trail, explore real sites from the period and solve puzzles including real maps & locks
  • Unravel the murderer's morbid puzzle, discover the identity of their next victim, return your satchel and claim your prize!
  • Suitable for ages 8+

Escape the Past

  • Independent Edinburgh escape game company that aims to bring stories from the city's dark and intriguing past to life through the best Edinburgh escape rooms possible!
  • Combining live-actor storytelling with rich historical details such as authentic artefacts as well as custom-made props and puzzles
  • Plus the trail is dog friendly, so you can bring your furry friend on your great adventure
  • Rated 5/5 on Tripadvisor with a Travellers' Choice Award 2025

Small print

  • Voucher is valid from Fri 1 May until Fri 31 Jul 2026, Mon & Fri 11.30am - 5.30pm, Thu 3.30pm - 5.30pm, Sat 10.30am - 5.30pm, Sun 10.30am - 4.40pm; subject to availability. 
  • Excludes Tue - Wed.
  • Online bookings only. Voucher must be booked by Fri 17 Jul 2026 (we don’t want you to miss out!). 
  • Once booked, the voucher is non-refundable; booking can be amended up to 48hrs in advance. 
  • All members of the group must arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled booking; anyone arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted. 
  • Requires the use of a smartphone or tablet with internet connection via mobile data. At least one device is required per group of 6 people.
  • Suitable for ages 8+. Each group must contain at least one adult (aged 18+).
  • Duration approx. 2hrs. Distance covered approx. 4-5km. 
  • Max of 30 people per activity. 
  • Some physical exertion may be required and some parts of the experience may not be suitable for those with specific medical conditions. Please discuss directly. 
  • Any additional FAQs can be found directly here.
  • Meeting point: 25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BX
  • Wheelchair access available; altered route may be required. Please advise when booking. 
  • A small service fee will be applied to your order, you'll see the exact amount at checkout.  
  • Advanced booking required or risk forfeiting your voucher.  
  • The venue may restrict the number of itison bookings on each day so please book early if you want a specific date. 
  • The beginning and end period of a voucher’s validity is always the busiest. We advise members to book well in advance to avoid disappointment. 
  • You can use your paperless voucher from your itison account on any mobile device. Printed vouchers are also accepted. 
  • Voucher is not exchangeable for cash or valid with any other offers. 
  • Images used for illustrative purposes only. 
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  • Valid 1st May - 31st Jul 2026
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