In Search of the Christmas Spirit

Where to Find the Christmas Spirit?

Looking for a magical way to reconnect this holiday season?
Join us on a festive treasure hunt that will have you exploring, solving puzzles, and discovering the hidden stories behind a holiday we often take for granted.

An intriguing letter has been left for you by a mysterious spirit who wishes his tale to be told. Follow his clues, uncover his secrets, and help him find what was lost. Along the way, you’ll face a series of seasonal challenges filled with mysteries, clever puzzles, and enchanting surprises.

Restoring the Christmas Spirit won’t be easy—you’ll need teamwork, sharp eyes, and a sprinkle of holiday magic.

How it works

  • Play in private groups with a comfortable time gap between teams.
  • Arrive on time and ready for your adventure.
  • You’ll receive a bag of equipment to guide you through the game.
  • You only need your phone for hints or answer checks.

 

Starts:

Entrance of St. Giles Cathedral

Difficulty

3 out of 5 (all levels)

Area

Old Town

Duration

2 hours approx

Number of Players

Best with 2-4

Total walking distance

2 miles (3 km)

Book now

Only one space needed per group of 2-4 people. 
If you need a booking for a a bigger group or for an unavailable time or day just email us: info@edinburghtreasurehunts.co.uk or call us.

We will be happy to help.

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FAQs

It’s essential that at least one team member brings a charged phone with internet access. We prefer being in touch through whatsapp but we can send text messages if you have a UK number. The rest will be provided by us.

It finishes a 10-15 minute walk from where it starts. 

Not at all! This game is for all ages and all levels. Although it’s our most child friendly game it still has its challenges. We recommend it for families with kids 8+ and anyone interested in myth and lore. 

The game master will be around or else will give you a drop off location near where you finish. By joining the game you are agreeing to take care of the kit and return it in the end.

If you feel like you might be late let us know immediately. It’s important to be on time and to be ready to start at the scheduled time. If you are late you may lose your booking.

The challenge is around 1.5  hours. To be a successful creature hunter you must complete the challenge in less than 2 hours. 

Yes. It takes place in the busy old town. Bare this in mind if your dog gets anxious in busy places. 

If you cancel up to 72h before, you will get a full refund. You can also reschedule for another day at no cost. If you cancel with less than 12h or if you arrive late, you will lose the booking. 

It can get cancelled in case of force majeure or extreme weather. It won’t be cancelled over rain. But it can get cancelled  if the weather is expected to be so bad that there’s a weather warning for Edinburgh on the BBC weather website. In this case you would receive a full refund.

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