Find the perfect experience in a few steps
Start overArthur's Seat conqueror
On (or at the base of) Arthur's Seat: take a triumphant group photo with the city spread out below.
Beefeater pose
In front of the Tower of London: take a group photo where everyone stands stiffly to attention, hats imaginary, as if you are Beefeaters yourselves.
Big Ben group shot
In front of Big Ben: take a group photo with the team pretending to point at their watches in unison, as if they are late for tea.
Calton Hill skyline
On Calton Hill: take a group photo with the Edinburgh skyline (castle rock + spires) clearly visible behind you.
Castle gate group shot
In front of Edinburgh Castle: take a group photo where everyone gives a defiant wave or sword salute, with the castle gate behind.
Checkpoint: Arthur's Seat
Navigate to Arthur's Seat (or its base in Holyrood Park) and check in.
Checkpoint: Big Ben
Navigate to Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) at the Palace of Westminster and check in.
Checkpoint: Buckingham Palace
Navigate to the gates of Buckingham Palace and check in.
Checkpoint: Calton Hill
Navigate to Calton Hill (or any vantage point above the city). Check in.
Checkpoint: Edinburgh Castle
Navigate to the esplanade in front of Edinburgh Castle and check in.
Checkpoint: London Eye
Navigate to the London Eye on the South Bank and check in once the wheel is above you.
Checkpoint: Royal Mile
Navigate to the Royal Mile (the High Street running between the castle and Holyrood Palace). Check in along it.
Checkpoint: Tower of London
Navigate to the Tower of London on the Thames and check in.
Checkpoint: Trafalgar Square
Navigate to Trafalgar Square in front of the National Gallery and check in.
Closes hunt
Edinburgh's Old Town is full of "closes" (narrow alleys). Find one with a name carved above the entrance and take a team photo inside it.
Edinburgh finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Edinburgh spot (a vista, a stone alley, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo.
Edinburgh kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typical Edinburgh backdrop (a stone close, a tartan shop window, a bagpiper) and take a group photo with everyone striking a regal Highland pose.
Highland pose
Find a kilt (in a shop window or on someone willing to be photographed) and take a team photo where everyone strikes a Highland warrior pose. Imaginary swords welcome.
Lion pose
Trafalgar Square has four bronze lions at the base of Nelson's Column. Take a group photo where the team imitates the lions: chin up, paws forward, total dignity.
Local Edinburgher tip
Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.
Local Londoner tip
Convince a real Londoner to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.
London Eye perspective
At the London Eye: take a forced-perspective group photo where someone is "holding" or "spinning" the wheel with one hand.
London finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful London spot (a bridge, a park, a skyline view) and take an amazing group photo.
London kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typical London backdrop (a red phone box, a black cab, a red bus) and take a group photo with everyone striking a stiff-upper-lip pose.