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48 Things to Do in Edinburgh (2025)

Home to mysterious 'murder dolls', ghostly tunnels and the world's first skyscraper, Edinburgh is a city full of strange surprises.

Experiences in Edinburgh

Unique experiences to share with your partner, friends, family or colleagues. Immerse yourself in Edinburgh and discover it's secrets.

Insightful articles about Edinburgh

Featured articles to showcase the best places Edinburgh has to offer, no affiliate links here, just our recommendations.

Discover must visit places in Edinburgh

A curated list of cool, hidden and unusual things to do in Edinburgh. Explore unique places full history, intrigure and secrecy - dive in and explore some great hidden gems.

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Explore Edinburgh's secrets

All Edinburgh's amazing hidden gems in one place

Activities & Experiences 3 Gardens & Parks 1 Landmarks 2 Statues 1 Walks 3

Recent activity in Edinburgh

What have CityDays adventurers been up to?

  • Edinburgh review by Mr & Mrs Sexton
    Mr & Mrs Sexton - 4 / 5
    Shadows of Old Town

    We enjoyed ourselves l, mainly because we stopped off at lots of pubs on the way.We did like it was sunny and got to see parts of Edinburgh that we wouldn’t have seen without your help.

  • Edinburgh review by SteAli2025
    SteAli2025 - 4 / 5
    Shadows of Old Town

    We had great fun on the Old Town Urban Adventure bar a couple of issues with so.e clues! We'll definitely do another one.

  • Edinburgh review by Gary’s Adidas Shirt
    Gary’s Adidas Shirt - 5 / 5
    Myths & Monsters

    Best way to explore a new city, able to see and do things we wouldn’t have spotted on our own. 10/10 would absolutely recommend!!

  • Edinburgh review by KamFam
    KamFam - 5 / 5
    Shadows of Old Town

    What a great way to learn about a new city, lots of fun, details we would have missed and off the normal path finds. Thank you for a great time!!!

  • Edinburgh review by Robinsonson
    Robinsonson - 5 / 5
    Shadows of Old Town

    We started Monday with a hard stop at 6pm and got completely focused on finding one answer for waaay to long then needed a long milkshake break to recover.Had to stop and continue the next day but had few penalties so still ranked high. Just goes to show how great and flexible these puzzles are!

  • Edinburgh review by Tantalus
    Tantalus - 5 / 5
    Shadows of Old Town

    Great wee day out. Took us around parts of Edinburgh we had never seen. Can't wait to do another.