EDINBURGH'S IMMERSIVE HISTORICAL ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCES
Experience Edinburgh’s macabre history like never before with our truly immersive live escape room experiences.
See, touch and even smell old Edinburgh as a thrilling mystery unfolds, with your team at the heart of it! Our unique format blends an interactive escape game with immersive theatre, combining authentic historical settings, ingenious puzzles, captivating stories and live actors.
Suitable for groups of 2-14 people.
Not to be missed when visiting Edinburgh!
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...
Learn MoreA 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?
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"Breathtaking escape room...
You know this feeling when you finish a book and wish you could forget it to read it for the first time again? That is what Escape the past made me feel like!"
"Best escape room I’ve done by far.
The theme of Edinburgh’s medical and surgical history fits in perfectly with the location - it really does feel like you’re in the study of a 19th century anatomist. The clues and puzzles are clever and full of surprises!"
"Outstanding Escape Room!
Gorgeous theming, perfect blend of electronic and mechanical props. Well constructed puzzles and most importantly great fun! As an escape room enthusiast I highly recommend to newcomers and seasoned veterans alike!"
Our Edinburgh Escape Room experiences are perfect for those visiting the city and wishing to experience its history in a fun, engaging and highly immersive way.
They're also ideal for groups of friends celebrating birthdays, graduations, stag and hen parties, or multi-generational families looking for a fun activity to enjoy together.
We're also perfect for team building events and cater to smaller corporate groups, with a maximum capacity of up to 14 people every 90 minutes. Why not extend your visit, with meeting room hire and catering facilities also available by prior request.
The Anatomist escape room at Escape The Past Edinburgh has received multiple awards from enthusiast sites & industry bodies, placing us among the UK's best escape rooms...
Perfect for Christmas & Birthdays. Choose a digital voucher for The Anatomist Escape Room Edinburgh, suitable for 2-8 people!
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Escape The Past are an independent Edinburgh escape game company who aim to bring stories from the city's dark and intriguing past to life through the best Edinburgh escape rooms possible!
You could learn about Edinburgh's history in a museum or on a tour, but why not experience it for yourself with all the sights, smells and thrills?
Our highly immersive Edinburgh escape room experiences transport you back in time, combining live-actor storytelling with rich historical details such as authentic artefacts as well as custom-made props and puzzles.
Immerse yourself and your team in thrilling escape room fun, discover more about Edinburgh's past and expect the odd... unexpected surprise!