CityDays guide to
67 Things to Do in Edinburgh (2026)
Home to mysterious 'murder dolls', ghostly tunnels and the world's first skyscraper, Edinburgh is a city full of strange surprises.
Home to mysterious 'murder dolls', ghostly tunnels and the world's first skyscraper, Edinburgh is a city full of strange surprises.
Unique experiences to share with your partner, friends, family or colleagues. Immerse yourself in Edinburgh and discover it's secrets.
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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.
The monument that claimed the lives of nearly half the workforce who built it.
Part prison, part palace, and part plotting ground for royal murder—with a bonus ornamental pond that’s seen it all—Cra…
Pleasance Courtyard: The home of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
If you’re thinking the Innocent Railway Tunnel looks anything but innocent—you're not alone…
This neoclassical temple was commissioned by Lord Gardenstone—an eccentric known for sharing his bed with piglets—to en…
Dr Neil's Garden is dedicated to not one but two Dr Neils.
What’s scarier than the Real Mary King’s Close in Edinburgh? Its history!
Princes Street Gardens: How did a disgusting, death-ridden marshland become beautiful landscaped gardens in the heart o…
All Edinburgh's amazing hidden gems in one place
What have CityDays adventurers been up to?
First time in Edinburgh and managed to see so much whilst having great fun with my daughter! Would definitely do it again and highly recommend!!
Fab day out.
A fun, really well designed and thoughtful trail, exciting for everyone in the family. The planned stops were perfect, the combination of real and virtual clues and puzzles was really good and the distances were perfect.
Fun day was had by all. Lots of sore feet and happy faces
What a great day. Loved the course the puzzles and the fact you could take time out at each checkpoint. You should create another course in Edinburgh so we can do it again.
Absolutely brilliant nearly ended a relationship despite that great experience once we got the hang of the instructions and stopped panicking. Lol
