Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour

Outty Ranking 57 3.5 · 4 traveler reviews0.8 hoursFrom $7
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Outty Ranking

57/100

Worth a Look. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

3.5/5

Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour worth booking?

Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour is a 0.8-hour experience in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from $7 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
57 / 100
Rating
3.5/5 (4)
Duration
0.8 hours
From
$7 per person

Discover the places in Edinburgh that inspired the story of Harry Potter, by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of reenacting the role of witch Eladora. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars Bobby Statue, City Chambers, and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Discover the true coffee shop where J.K. Rowling wrote her novels. • Visit the place that inspired Hogwarts. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

What you get

    About this experience

    Discover the places in Edinburgh that inspired the story of Harry Potter, by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of reenacting the role of witch Eladora. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars Bobby Statue, City Chambers, and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Discover the true coffee shop where J.K. Rowling wrote her novels. • Visit the place that inspired Hogwarts. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

    What's included

    Included

    • 24/7 customer support.
    • This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
    • If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.

    Not included

    • A tour guide.
    • Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour)

    What you'll see and do

    1. You will begin at City Chambers. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

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    2. Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

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    3. Study your next clue on Riddle's Close.

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    4. To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.

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    5. Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.

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    6. You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Grassmarket. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

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    7. You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Greyfriars Bobby Statue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

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    8. Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

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    9. Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

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    10. Explore at your own pace while admiring the buildings around you.

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    11. You will finish at Old Medical School. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

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    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Edinburgh

    The game starts at the City Chambers. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    You will finish at Old Medical School.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Questo

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    1 mention

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    1 mention

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Good for families

    1 mention

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    4 verified traveler reviews for Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    215lynnw · August 2025

    After down loading Questor app, it wanted more money. Displeased.

    Was unable to share the experience with my partner. The Questor app was wanting gems to be bought to connect and play game I did not appreciate the difficulty of this experience. It would have been fun to play with my grandkids, but looked suspicious.

    Response from the operator: Bedankt dat u de tijd heeft genomen om uw ervaring te delen. Het spijt ons te horen dat u teleurgesteld was. Voor het spelen van een quest is geen extra aankoop van gems nodig; de aankoop via Tripadvisor geeft altijd volledige toegang tot het spel. We begrijpen dat dit verwarrend kan zijn en nemen uw feedback mee om de uitleg en gebruikservaring in de app duidelijker te maken. We hopen dat u ons in de toekomst nog een kans geeft om te laten zien hoe leuk en eenvoudig onze quests samen te spelen zijn, ook met familie.

    via Tripadvisor

    I725PRrebeccaf · December 2024

    Fun way to explore Edinburgh

    Great way to see the city! We loved the random facts about the city/Harry Potter. Very flexible and can do the quest whenever you want

    Response from the operator: We’re thrilled you had a great time discovering the city and uncovering some fun Harry Potter trivia along the way! It’s wonderful that the flexibility of the quest made it easy for you to enjoy at your own pace. We hope to join you on another adventure soon!

    via Tripadvisor

    Tiffany_T · December 2022

    Fun but buyer be aware of tickets purchased

    The adventure was fun, the only negative comment would be that I purchased four tickets to be able to put on four different phones, and with the link we were sent, we were only able to put it on one phone.

    Response from the operator: We regret that you had some issues with the app's access. What should've done was to use the "invite a friend" option in the app to invite the other 3 players using their own email address. Our customer care is available 24/7 and should've contacted for immediate assistance. You may process a partial refund for this. Please contact us care@questoapp.com if you have further questions. Thank you!

    via Viator

    606pattp · October 2022

    Seekers enjoy!!

    We enjoyed an interactive and lively walk with our host Kieran (Syckieran) who kept us engaged the entire walk. We got some great connection between history, inspiration, and Harry Potter. Great job! Would recommend for all Potter fans.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing positive experience with Questo. We are grateful that you enjoyed the game. Hope to see you explore more games with us.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    0.8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $7 to $9
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    1
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Questo, who run 335 experiences we rank across 154 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.8.

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    Why this scores 57

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)71
    Review evidence (18% weight)20
    Booking momentum (14% weight)10
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)23
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Edinburgh.

    How much does Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $7 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Edinburgh usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour take?

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    Plan for about 0.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Edinburgh is not rushed.

    Is Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Edinburgh, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour?

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    Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Edinburgh can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Edinburgh and add a light layer if any part of the 0.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Edinburgh within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Edinburgh?

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    On Outty we rank every Edinburgh experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh, The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Edinburgh?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour?

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    Included: 24/7 customer support; This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling; and If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings. Not included: A tour guide; and Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour?

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    The game starts at the City Chambers. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Edinburgh. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour?

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    Across 4 reviews averaging 3.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, good for families. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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