Best Team Building Activities In Edinburgh

Boom Battle Bar is the ultimate entertainment destination that flaunts some of the best team building activities in Scotland. When you're not trying your hands at axe-throwing, crazy golf or shuffleboard, delve into the menu of cocktails and street food.

Looking to spice up your next team outing in Edinburgh? The Dough It Yourself pizza masterclass at Pizza Pilgrims in the New Town offers a fun, hands-on way to bring your colleagues together. In a relaxed, interactive setting, you'll learn how to knead, shape, and bake the perfect Neapolitan-style pizza, with expert pizzaiolos guiding every step. It's not just about pizza, though, as your team will bond over Italian street food, glasses of fizz or beer, and shared laughs as they try something completely different.

Ideal for beginners and food lovers alike, this immersive experience includes everything from the ingredients to the chef's hat - even a take-home pizza cutter and branded apron. Add in a side of Nutella Ring dessert, and you've got a team-building activity that's fun for all.

Looking for the ultimate gin experience in Edinburgh? Look no further than The Edinburgh Gin Distillery at The Arches. A true gem tucked away in the atmospheric Old Town, this distillery offers an immersive journey into the world of gin. Whether you're exploring the origins of their famous gins on a distillery tour or enjoying a gin cocktail from their expert bar staff, you're guaranteed to be treated to something extraordinary.

The stunning venue itself, housed in the historic arches, exudes character, offering a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere. A perfect blend of history, craft, and delicious drinks - this is where your gin-loving dreams come true.

Enjoy hours of entertainment at CityDays Edinburgh. Work as a team to decode bizarre instructions, discovering gorgeous walkways, buildings and passages. You'll also stumble upon further puzzles plus places to eat and drink along the way.

Get to know each other a little better over at YO! Sushi School on Edinburgh Princes Street. With guidance from an expert chef, learn how to whip up a range of tasty bites, from sashimi and nigiri to California rolls. It's simply perfect for fun corporate events.

If you're after an unusual team building activity, try out an interactive walking tour of Edinburgh with Go Quest Adventures. You'll work as a team to complete all kinds of fun challenges as you hunt for treasure, while also learning more about this beautiful city.

What better way to bond with your colleagues than by battling it out on the interactive dartboards at Flight Club Edinburgh? This beautiful bar in St James Quarter is complete with quirky interiors and a range of fun cocktails. 

Fancy a team day out in Edinburgh? We reckon this Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt will fit the bill. Using just a map, clues sheet and compass, you'll need to work together to make your way through hidden backstreets before finishing up with 20% off at a local pub.

Forget trust falls and icebreakers - Pizza Pilgrims' Dough It Yourself Masterclass is the perfect way to bring your team together. This hands-on experience teaches groups how to craft their own Neapolitan pizzas from scratch, fostering teamwork, creativity, and plenty of laughter along the way. With a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, it is a unique way to bond outside the office while enjoying some seriously good food.

Open 'til 3am seven days a week, NQ64 on Lothian Road is always a great choice for quirky team activities. This vibrant bar is covered in neon graffiti and full to the brim with fun gaming options - including 27 different retro arcade machines and old-school consoles. You and your colleagues can get competitive over the likes of PacMan, Time Crisis 3 and the original Mario Kart, with arcade tokens available from the bar - though the consoles are free to use. And the best part? They serve all kinds of quirky themed cocktails here too, from the Aku Aku Fruit Punch to a Power Star Martini.

Discover a city-wide escape room with a magical twist as you journey through Edinburgh in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience. Designed for teams, this self-guided adventure lets you solve puzzles and follow clues at your own pace.

With tickets starting at £30 per pair, it's a flexible and affordable way to enjoy a day out with your friends and family.

For something that's both educational and fun, check out the Old Town Guided Walking Tour from Heritage Guides. You and your team will get to see the sights of the Royal Mile, the Kirk of Greyfriars and more, learning more about the city from your knowledgeable guide. Tickets cost £22.50 per person, taking place on a monthly basis.

Looking for a unique team-building activity in Edinburgh? Pickering's Gin at Summerhall Distillery offers a fantastic experience right in the heart of the city. Located in the historic Summerhall, the venue, which was the first gin-exclusive distillery to open in Edinburgh in 150 years, provides a hands-on and fun way for your team to bond while learning about small-batch gin production.

Their cocktail masterclass takes place on Fridays and Saturdays, where an expert mixologist will teach you how to make three bespoke concoctions from their spirits - costing £35 per person to attend.