CityDays guide to
66 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…
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…
Greyfriars Kirkyard: How does one small churchyard in Scotland have so many legends?
All Edinburgh's amazing hidden gems in one place
What have CityDays adventurers been up to?
Had a great time. Hard enough to be challenging but able to solve. Very well organised. Fab and memorable family day out.
Great day out finding hidden gems in Edinburgh, and seeing the city in a new light! Loved the experience.
Loved this experience, a really fun way to explore the city and learn things we didn’t know before. Suitable for all ages and paces. Would definitely do this again in a different cityZ
This was a great day from start to finish. Saw some parts of the city that I've never been in would definately do it again.
We know Edinburgh very well, but today we discovered parts we had never seen before. We really enjoyed the clues and needed only a few hints to help us along. Our 18 year old was with us and she really enjoyed it too. It was a fun day.
Fabulous fun day you can do at your pace. Love the collaboration with businesses too. Really enjoyable and we learnt stuff!
