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Edinburgh Underground Vaults Tour Highlights

  • Take this terrifying tour through the underground vaults of Edinburgh's ancient town, which were built in the 1700s

  • Learn about the vaults' terrifying history and how it came to be known as one of the scariest places on the planet

  • Discover how serial killers Burke and Hare committed their crimes, as well as how ancient people hunted witches

  • Visit the torture exhibitions in the vaults to know about the many torture instruments used in ancient times

  • Your tour guide will tell you about some paranormal events and ghost stories that occurred in the vaults

Edinburgh Underground Vaults Tour Overview

Meeting Location: 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH, UK

Operational Hours: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Activity Duration: 1 Hour

About the Edinburgh Underground Vaults Tour:

Explore Edinburgh on a completely new tour, where you will be immersed in a terrifying atmosphere while visiting the city's underground vaults with your fellow brave hunters. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will tell you about the paranormal events that have been reported in the region as well as some frightening stories to add to the horror atmosphere. So, show some courage and join us on this terrifying but exciting tour.

About the Activity:

  • Arrive at the meeting location and get ready to explore the underground vaults of the Edinburgh's old town.
  • Begin your trip by entering a dimly lighted chamber beneath the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town.
  • Learn how the vaults have been used over time and the living conditions faced by the impoverished and homeless individuals who inhabited there.
  • Your live tour guide will explain why this place is said to as one of the scariest places on earth, as well as provide insight into its horrific past.
  • Stroll around the vaults' underground illuminated region to get a sense of the place's gloomy atmosphere.
  • Discover how Hare and Burke assassinate people, as well as hear some spooky tales linked to the vaults from your guide.
  • Finally, visit the torture exhibition to see the torture tools and learn about who used them, how & why.
  • Take this tour with your friends and family and feel the chills as you go around the vaults.

How to Reach?

  • By Car: Hire a cab and come via Leith St/A900 route to reach your destination within 12 minutes
  • By Walk: Walk through the North Bridge/A7 and High St route and reach at your destination within 10 minutes

Don't Miss:

Select Package Options

Visit the underground vaults in the evening tour and also get an access to the torture exhibition.

Note:

  • Children aged 4 and younger are not permitted for the activity.
  • Individuals aged 5 and above will be charged at an adult price.
Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Tour of the South Bridge underground vaults
    • Entry to the Torture Exhibition


  • Guide
    • A live tour guide

Take a harrowing journey through the Old Town of Edinburgh's underground vaults and immerse yourself in the horror atmosphere. This variant does not facilitate the access to the Torture Exhibition.

Note:

  • Children aged 4 and younger are not permitted for the activity.
  • Individuals aged 5 and above will be charged at an adult price.


Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Tour of the South Bridge underground vaults
  • Guide
    • A live tour guide

More Details about Edinburgh Underground Vaults Tour

Know Before You Go for Edinburgh Underground Vaults Tour

  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
  • Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
  • Children aged 4 and younger are not permitted for the activity & individuals aged 5 and above will be charged at an adult price.

Edinburgh Underground Vaults Tour Map

Starting Point
300 Lawnmarket
300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH, UK