About Escape The Past
Challenge your family's problem-solving skills in this immersive escape room adventure located in Basement 1, featuring full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs plus baby changing facilities.
What's nearby
- Maqbools Halal Supermarket next door
- Edinburgh Central Mosque next door
- KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street next door
- Palmyra Pizza next door
- The University of Edinburgh 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Visited Escape the Past Edinburgh while in town for a friend’s birthday. We completed the Deacon’s Cabinet room and had Oliver as our host. Our team of 4 really enjoyed the challenge the room offered. The experience was immersive and clever. Oliver was a wonderful host. Would recommend to anyone, visiting or local, who is looking for a fun, historical, challenging escape room.
· via Google
We had an EXCELLENT time here today. Both games are brilliant, but Deacons Cabinet really shines as one of the best games in Scotland. I can't recommend enough. All puzzles worked like a dream. Some were tricky but all manageable. Loads of WOW moments. Just brilliant. Huge thank you to Edmund who was one of the best GM's we've ever had. We love you!
· via Google
We booked The Anatomist for my nephew's birthday present and he absolutely loved it, as did us two 'olds' that came and did it with him. The Edinburgh lore behind it is genuinely fascinating, and doing something steeped in Edinburgh's murkier history made it really resonate. Our guide, Rosie, was lovely and the perfect amount of helpful. Will definitely be back to try one of the other escapes or future escapes as they open. In the words of my nephew... 11/10! Would recommend! So much fun!
· via Google
A really fun experience to do in a group! Not too hard to solve yet quite lovely putting things together with time literally flying by! Our host was really sweet guiding and instructing us as well. We were time bound since we arrived a few mins late, I only suggest one goes that 10-15 mins in advance so as to not lose time on instructions and pre-checks (basic stuff).
· via Google
Visitors say this escape room offers immersive and challenging puzzles with well-crafted clues, and the rooms are beautifully themed with historical details. They also highlight the engaging and friendly staff who enhance the experience with their in-character performances and helpful guidance. Guests mention the excellent value and unique way to explore Edinburgh's history.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Basement 1, 25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BX Get directions
- Category
- Escape Room Challenges
- Guest rating
- 5.0 / 5 (437 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 8+
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Edinburgh