The hit Race Across the World experience has now landed in Edinburgh – discover historic gems and uncover clues on a thrilling adventure through the city

What can you expect on Race Across the World: The Experience in Edinburgh?

Make sure to choose your team wisely. The Race Across the World experience requires a combination of speedy puzzle-solving, digital budget management and Sherlockian deduction – and a few motivational speeches may be required along the way. Equal parts thrilling race and intriguing sightseeing excursion, it showcases the treasures of the city in an engaging new way and allows you to play entirely at your own pace. So, you can either opt to take it easy and soak up the sights or face off against friends in a frantic sprint through the labyrinthine streets.

The experience can take around two to three hours, though there’s no strict cut-off point, and there are three legs with checkpoints where you can take a mental – and physical – breather. Over the course of the race, you will need to solve a series of cryptic puzzles and decipher codes. These could be the key to winning, as they can uncover shortcuts or treat you to a welcome surprise that will take you a crucial step closer to victory. Plus, following a pivotal element of the show, you will be working with a virtual budget, so make sure to spend your money wisely.

Race Across the World: The Experience is a perfect chance for fans of the beloved show to see how they’d fare in the real thing. Who knows, it could even be the sign you need to apply for the series yourself. Whether you’re an intrepid family looking to familiarise yourself with Edinburgh’s many gems, can’t resist a good puzzle, or fancy putting your knowledge of the city you love to the ultimate test in an effort to bag the top spot in the digital leaderboard, this experience makes for a day to remember.