Edinburgh City Exploration and Quiz Adventure

This activity is ideal for families or for travelers who want to explore the city at their own pace. During this tour, you’ll learn fun facts about the city’s history.
Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible.

With this activity, you will be guided through the following locations: Dean Village, Ross Fountain, Castle, Bobby's Statue, St Giles' Cathedral, John Knox House, Scott Monument, Calton Hill, Holyrood Palace

Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to a fun mission, multiple quizzes, as well as city guides about each monument.

So, are you ready to explore Edinburgh?

Meeting Point

Dean Path

Dean Path, Edinburgh EH4 3AY, UK

Go to the first station (Dean Village) or start your tour wherever you like.
Follow the instructions received in your booking confirmation email to start your tour.

What's included:

• Exploration activity on your phone (Android & iOS apps, or on your browser)
• Quizzes and guides with info about each monument
• Available in: English, French, German & Spanish

Not included:

• A personal guide (this activity is accessible on your smartphone)
• This is not an audio tour
• Entrance tickets to monuments not included

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours

Dean Village

Dean Path, Edinburgh, EH8 8BH

Dean Village is a little village just outside of Edinburgh. You will see its famous bridge and learn about its history in the app.

15 minutes

Ross Fountain

West Princess Street Gardens, Edinburgh

The Ross Fountain was originally cast in iron in the mid-19th century at the Antoine Durenne foundry in France. You will learn about the fountain's history and answer quizzes in the app.

15 minutes

Edinburgh Castle

Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

Edinburgh Castle has been a vital stronghold since at least the Iron Age. You will learn about its history and answer quizzes in the app.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Greyfriars Bobby's grave

Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2QE, UK

Greyfriars Bobby is a dog, celebrated as a symbol of unwavering loyalty and devotion. You will learn his story and answer quizzes in the app.

15 minutes

St Giles' Cathedral

High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

St Giles' was at the heart of the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century, led by John Knox, whose statue stands inside the church.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

John Knox House Museum

43-45 High Street, , Edinburgh, EH1 1SR

John Knox was the leader of the Scottish Reformation. You will learn about his story and answer quizzes in the app.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Scott Monument

E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ

The Scott Monument was built to honor Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland’s most famous authors. The monument is one of the largest memorials to a writer in the world.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Calton Hill

St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road, , Edinburgh, EH1 3DG

Calton Hill offers panoramic views of the city and houses several iconic monuments and buildings. You will learn about the largest monuments on Calton Hill.

15 minutes

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UK

Holyrood Palace has been the principal royal residence in Scotland since the 16th century. It is still used by the British monarch when they are in Scotland.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included