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Make the most of Edinburgh, and discover some great things to do. With its elegant Georgian New Town and historic Old Town, with a labyrinth of closed and cobbled streets, Edinburgh has a lot to offer. Restaurants, pubs, and World-class events, all make this city a great place to explore.
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a truly alive city and a hub of culture, creativity and history in this amazing country! With so much to explore you may be wondering where to start and Funstacker is a great place to sort out what you want to do when looking for exciting, fun activities to do in the city!
If you’re looking to make something – check out the different creative workshops that are available. Try chocolate making, ceramics, cookery, drawing or even wooden spoon making.
Edinburgh is a great town to stretch your legs, visiting the city’s fantastic museums or art galleries. Along the way check out a host of sightseeing opportunities like the Scots Monument or Arthur’s Seat. With so much history in one city, you will be stumbling across iconic streets and monuments just by walking around! You can even catch some sea air with a walk along Portobello Promenade. Go on a ghost bus tour, visit a distillery or explore Mary King’s Close.
Perhaps after all this, relax with a trip to the Royal Botanic Garden – it makes a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. When in Edinburgh there is so much to discover and uncover through the layers of the city. we hope you enjoy your visit!
Here are some fun things to do in Edinburgh:
Edinburgh Lane 7 is the new hot location in Edinburgh, with many activities on offer from pool, darts, bowling, ping pong and others, booking before hand is important as it is a very busy site. It is the perfect place for any birthday …
Edinburgh If your looking for a safe space to hang out and meet other LGBT youth. If your from the ages 13 – 25 this group might be for you. LGBT Youth Scotland is determined to support all individuals on the LGBTQ spectrum. …
Edinburgh Habana is a gay bar and nightclub in the centre of Edinburgh’s pink triangle. Habana is a two level LGBTQ club and what that means is there is an upstairs and a downstairs. The top floor features seating that looks out amongst …
Edinburgh Hibernian are proud to announce that once again they are up and running with stadium tours for the public, running once a month you don’t want to miss it. The tour will consist of visiting the home changing rooms, the dugouts where …
Edinburgh Are you looking for a fun yet challenging golf course? Braids Hill golf course is one of the most beautiful golf courses that Edinburgh has to offer, with 18 spectacular holes it will most definitely not disappoint any golfer. Whether you are …
Edinburgh Wine Unearthed tasting experiences are the perfect day out for any wine lover, what is better than relaxing with numerous high-quality glasses of wine whilst getting all the knowledge of where it comes from and where it gets its unique taste from. …
Edinburgh Get your skateboards, roller-skates or bike ready for this amazing skatepark in Sighthill. Sighthill Skatepark is perfect for skaters as they have a 6ft mini ramp, driveway with grind box, jump box, flat bank, rails and grind boxes. This 15 year old …
Edinburgh Looking for something new to do in Edinburgh with your friends? Why not combine the elements of dodgeball and archery to take part in the thrilling game of combat archery! Add this activity to your stack today to get ready for battle! …
Edinburgh Granton isn’t known for being the most beautiful place in Edinburgh but, like all places in Edinburgh it has some incredibly scenic places to visit. The beach in Granton is an underrated and pretty beach which is perfect for walks. I you …
Edinburgh Create a splash at Dunbar Leisure Pool, the ultimate centre for aquatic fun for all the family! The pool has a beached area with water characters for younger children to play on, as well as a wave machine, water jets and flume …
Edinburgh Rainbow Bubble Tea are a small family run business based in Edinburgh. They sell bubble tea which is a form of tea that originated in Taiwan in the early 1980’s at a small tea stand. Elementary school children would look forward to …
Edinburgh The Dominion cinema is a classy five star cinema with the energy of classic hollywood. The cinema is rated 5 stars for many reasons. Enjoy their warm pop corn and comfy seating while watching modern blockbusters in a cinema that looks straight …
Edinburgh Planet Bar is Edinburgh’s longest running gay bar. Planet is renowned for its friendly crowd, fun staff, low-price premium drinks and daily entertainment. DJs ramp it up every night, including Drag DJs several times a week. Showtime Fridays bring you amazing local and …
Edinburgh Aim, set and fire. Are you looking for an exciting day out with your friends? Then Go Ballistic paintball is the place for you, this 55 acre of forest and forts will be sure to get the adrenaline pumping through your veins. …
Edinburgh Calling all road cyclists! Are you looking to explore the stunning, quiet roads of the Scottish Border? Are you looking for a guided tour experience that will allow you to experience the incredible culture, history and natural landscapes of Southern Scotland? Wilderness …
Edinburgh See the scenery of Edinburgh in a way like no other, on the self guided treasure trail, explore the city whilst looking for clues to find that long-lost treasure, Along the way, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the clues. …
Edinburgh Calling all rugby fans, Murrayfield are now offering a stadium tour experience that promises to stick in your memory, Murrayfield is the largest sports stadium in the whole of Scotland. You will be guided around Murrayfield seeing things the normal match attendee …
Edinburgh Silent Adventures are a startup company set around Britain, Ireland and other parts of Europe that offer a whale of a time throwing shapes to your heart’s content. Think of it as being part of a flash mob whereby everyone is letting …
Edinburgh Seb’s Urban Jungle Coffee House is an amazing plant shop and Café in Leith that is well themed and has a focus on a love of nature. Seb’s Urban Jungle is serving delicious Single Origin Brazilian Bean Coffee as well as your …
Edinburgh If you love your whisky, then Edinburgh has a treat in store for you! Take a tour of the Johnnie Walker whisky distillery to take a journey like no other through the 200 year history behind one of the world’s most famous …
Edinburgh We all love chocolate (don’t we…?). But you ever wanted to know what goes into making our most beloved treat? The Chocolatarium Edinburgh then is the perfect activity to add to your stack! Take a tasting tour in chocolate heaven, learn how …
Edinburgh Bells Diner has been serving burgers and steaks since 1972 their quaint St Stephen Street Diner in Edinburgh’s beautiful Stockbridge; home to a vibrant community of independent traders. Bells Diner is often described as an Edinburgh institution! Established in 1972 They are …
Edinburgh Calling all Hearts fans, now is the perfect time to visit Tynecastle park and get an insight to the clubs rich and famous history, the tour will start in the clubs famous museum where you will get an in depth lesson on …
Edinburgh Visit Novapizza in Edinburgh! – The first Italian vegan restaurant in Edinburgh! The restaurant is run by a Roman family and they serve vegan versions of the most authentic Italian dishes. Their vegan dishes are made only of extraordinary vegan ingredients. They …
Edinburgh Write your name in the history books and take on the Kismot Killer Curry challenge! “The Kismot Killer” is a spicy curry on a whole other level of spice! This challenge comes with a big, and understandably scary reputation – to date, …
Edinburgh An adventure 65 million years In the making! Two 18-Hole Indoor Golf Courses. Your adventure awaits… Volcano Falls Adventure Golf is great fun for all the family. If you’re looking to play some fun and entertaining golf and have a bite to …
Edinburgh Looking for somewhere to take the kids this weekend? Head to Wonderworld in Leith and let them run wild! Wonderworld in Leith is a custom-built, indoor soft play venue, designed to stimulate children’s imagination and encourage physical development in a safe and …
Edinburgh Boozy Cow in Edinburgh is known for selling delicious chilli dogs, burgers and fries. But if you’re feeling like a spicier dog, burger and fries than ever before, they’ve got you covered. The chilli challenge is a food challenge which is less …
Edinburgh Under 12s are in for an adventure of a lifetime at Time Twisters in Edinburgh. This huge ancient Egypt-themed soft play area is filled with fun for kids aged. Young adventurers can slide down the wild rapids and cross treacherous rope bridges, …
Edinburgh Open the tardis doors to find yourself not in a cosmic spaceship, but someplace better – Pizza Geeks! While the tardis can transport you to different planets and times, Pizza Geeks can transport you to different flavour dimensions with their excellent selection …
Edinburgh Want to take your flower arrangements to the next level? Edinburgh Flower School offers courses in table arrangement, flower crown making, wreaths and more for anywhere between a two-hour class to a six-week course. Choose the class to suit you and your …
Edinburgh feeling nostalgic? wanna play some old-school games while enjoying a nice cocktail? Well, visit The Mousetrap in Leith! The Mousetrap is a bar with an arcade, a ‘barcade’ if you will featuring two pinball machines and 3 rocking arcade cabinets. The Mousetrap …
Edinburgh Edinburgh is one of the UK’s capitals of culture, being home to a diverse range of cultures and histories that bring out the best of what the country’s creative minds have to offer. Summerhall, a stone’s throw away from the main city …
Edinburgh Learn from professional artists and designers with tons of teaching experience at the gorgeous modern Leith Art School. With classes in drawing, painting, mixed media and jewellery there’s plenty to choose from, whether you’re looking for a one-off class or a longer …
Edinburgh What exactly is included? Scotland’s Best Clay Pigeon Shooting Range, As needed, safety equipment, Tea and coffee, Everything you need to participate is provided. Instruction and supervision from qualified individuals, Insurance against public liabilities. Additional Information If you’re going to Edinburgh with …
Edinburgh LGBTQ+ safe spaces that don’t exclusively place you to drink alcohol are a rarity. This has been a topic of discussion in the LGBTQ+ community ever since safe spaces started popping up. Some queer people are underage and can’t drink but they …
Edinburgh Want to try something new, learn the basics of screen-printing in a workshop with Edinburgh screen printers, and you learn how to use hand-cut stencils, to make beautiful prints and patterns on paper. courses range from screen-printing refresher sessions, screen printing weekends, …
Edinburgh LOVE Gorgie Farm is an Urban farm in Gorgie established in the late 1970s and officially opened in 1982 as a working farm. The farm has a small play park encouraging imagination-led play not to forget the lambs and pigs and a home …
Edinburgh We all spend a fair bit of time reminiscing about the great times of our childhoods, but have you ever stopped to ponder what exactly makes ‘childhood’? What was childhood like for the generations before us? This museum is here to explore …
Edinburgh For all you rock-climbing enthusiasts out there, or just those who want something new and fun to experience in a unique setting, then we have a great activity to add to your stack. Visit this rock climbing centre inside a repurposed Church …
