Location: Old Town
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The 9 Best Fun Activities & Games in Old Town, Scotland
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals.
Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
Restaurants in Edinburgh
1. Monkey Barrel Comedy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 305 reviews
Edinburgh's best rated Comedy Club. #1 in Edinburgh for Bars & Clubs and Concerts & Shows on TripAdvisor. 5 Edinburgh Comedy Awards nominees since 2017. 3 time Scottish Comedy Award winner. Open 7 nights a week. See monkeybarrelcomedy.com for more details.
Reviewed By Jesshoggy
Went to an open mic night on a Monday night with low expectations really & we didn’t stop laughing! Service at the bar was great, all the acts were funny and the host (think her name was Amy Matthews) smashed it, although we both said we would’ve liked to have seen more of her. All in all was a great night and I would highly recommend!
2. Bungydome Edinburgh
3. Lawnmarket Old Time Photos
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Capture memories in the heart of Edinburgh! Step into a time travelling experience, choose your era, choose your costume, strike a pose! Create the ultimate personalised souvenir. Step into our traditional Scottish vista, dress up in authentic Scottish costume, choose form a wide array of props, strike a pose and leave with an incredible memory captured on camera. Now you can book in our new web, check it out! https://lawnmarketphotos.com/
Reviewed By dskneau - Larchmont, United States
Excellent and fun experience and now have a great souvenir of our trip to Scotland. Definitely recommend!!! Reasonable pricing and great customer service.
4. Department Of Magic
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 369 reviews
The home of witchcraft & wizardry. Take on the Dark Lord in our spellbinding escape rooms, brew up a potions cocktail in our Magic Potions Tavern. Cloaks and wands provided!
Reviewed By foivosc2019 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Great fun! Definitely one of the best (if not the best) escape rooms in town. Coming from someone who has experienced a decent amount of rooms before and a Harry Potter fan this one combines the thrill of doing an escape room with the feeling that you are part of a magical world, without sacrificing one for the other! Will be heading back to do the second room quite soon. Special shout out to Perim, our amazing and super enthusiastic grave keeper and GM!!
5. The Scotsman Picturehouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
The Scotsman Picturehouse, an exclusive & intimate experience which takes viewers back to a bygone era of cinematic opulence.
Reviewed By typ01 - Montrose, United Kingdom
New Cinema addition is brilliant expecially because it's adults only and can drink alcohol while enjoying watching movie. Seats are very comfortable. We got dinner and movie deal which I think it's great. Food was superb. Service would require a bit more organisation at the restaunrant. It was a bit slow and several servers coming and asking for order. Apart from that great.
6. The Edinburgh Dungeon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,745 reviews
The Edinburgh Dungeon is the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history; a unique, award-winning visitor attraction that brings together an professional cast of theatrical actors, special effects, 360 degree sets and thrilling rides in a truly unique and immersive walk-through experience. Shows are based on real Scottish history, minus the boring bits!
Reviewed By F9857YLpatrickh
Great fun, the actors and actresses in their old Scottish accents were so authentic, the setting is very good and the props just amazing, great family fun, pre book beforehand .
7. Maison de Moggy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 542 reviews
We are Maison de Moggy, the first Cat Cafe in Scotland. Maison de Moggy is based on the Japanese concept of a cat cafe, you can join us to spend time in the company of our beautiful, rare-breed cats while enjoying delicious cakes, coffees and loose leaf teas. Booking advised.
Reviewed By MxMorgan - Brighton, United Kingdom
This is a bit smaller than some cat cafes, which only adds to the uniqueness of the experience. The format of the one hour session is gently interactive- the folks running the cafe welcome everyone at the same time, give an introductory talk including the house rules, and throughout the hour they share information about the cats, including some personal introductions to any of the adorable floofs who wander through the public areas. So much care goes into the nurturing of these cats, and it's lovely hearing them spoken about with so much loving enthusiasm. The whole experience feels like being invited into a friend's home (including the taking off of shoes) - and it's absolutely a place to visit more than once, if opportunity allows.
8. Innis & Gunn Comedy Attic
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Edinburgh's only late-night comedy chow, showcasing lashings of unadulterated comedy mayhem to tickle the fancy of every twisted night owl. Each night follows a trusted formula: One hysterical MC plus three amazing acts and a couple of hours of booze-soaked laughter. What happens in the Attic stays in the Attic!
9. Scrapheap Golf
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 47 reviews
Scrapheap Golf is Edinburgh's newest unique indoor golf experience. Right in the heart of Edinburgh's old town. Play 9-holes of madness in our scrapheap themed course. Halfpipes, heavy machinery and hazardous terrain lie between you and victory!
Reviewed By O8130JObobg - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This place is excellent! I've been to the other themed mini golf places in Edinburgh, which I found rather basic and lacking in challenge. Scrap heap golf is just what Edinburgh has been missing. Well designed and tricky courses with a high level of decoration. Plus if you don't like the junk yard theme there is a wizard themed course as well. Excellent stuff guys.
