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November 2025

The Number 1 activity in Edinburgh on TripAdvisor

In an exciting development for Edinburgh's tourism scene, immersive escape room experience Escape The Past has been crowned the city's number one fun activity on TripAdvisor!

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh's old town, Escape The Past has captivated the minds of adventure-seekers with its innovative and challenging escape room games all based on the city's dark past. Offering a blend of historical intrigue, mystery, and excitement, it's no wonder visitors have flocked to participate - and subsequently rate their experiences so highly on the world's leading visitor reviews platform.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be recognised as the top activity in Edinburgh,” said Chris Wood, director of Escape The Past.
“Our whole team are really passionate about bringing Edinburgh's history to life in memorable and engaging ways and it's wonderful to see such a positive response from our visitors!”

As tourism in Edinburgh continues to grow year-round, Escape The Past has quickly become a must-visit attraction for both locals and travellers seeking a unique and fun way to discover the city's past. The company has recently expanded beyond indoor escape rooms into outdoor city puzzle trails.

Being recognised as the top visitor attraction in Edinburgh follows a series of other achivement for Escape The Past who previously won the Trip Advisor 'Traveler's Choice' award 5 years running, having been rated in the top 10% of global attractions on their platform throughout. Visitors have raved about the exciting experience, attention to detail and exceptional customer service from hundreds of 5 star reviews on the platform.

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5 star rated escape room Edinburgh

The Anatomist

ESCAPE ROOM | EDINBURGH

DURATION:
1 hour

PLAYERS:
2-8

DIFFICULTY:
3/5

AGES:
12+*

A multi-award winning escape game set on the edge of Edinburgh's old surgical district. Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you enter the study of a 19th century anatomist to unearth a thrilling mystery...

5 star rated escape room Edinburgh

The Deacon's Cabinet

ESCAPE ROOM | EDINBURGH

DURATION:
1 hour

PLAYERS:
2-6

DIFFICULTY:
4/5

AGES:
10+*

A historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon William Brodie - Edinburgh's favourite villain, and the inspiration for Jekyll & Hyde. Can you unlock the mysteries of The Deacon's cabinet and discover his ill-gotten fortune before the noose tightens?

5 star rated escape room Edinburgh

A Trail of Burke & Hare

OUTDOOR ESCAPE ROOM | EDINBURGH

DURATION:
2 hours

PLAYERS:
2-30

DIFFICULTY:
2/5

AGES:
8+*

A body has been discovered in The Cowgate with wounds eerily reminiscent of a dark period of Edinburgh’s past… The path ahead descends through the city's very darkest history.

Follow the trail, decipher the clues and, if you dare, follow in the bloody footsteps of Edinburgh's infamous 19th century serial killers: Burke and Hare...

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