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Explore Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands in Edinburgh.
Tour Duration
1.00 Hour
Tour Location
Underground Vaults Tour - Edinburgh
Cancellation Policy
- A full refund can only be given if tickets are cancelled at least 7 days prior to your entry time and date.
Tour Highlights
- Take a guided tour of the dimly lit vaults beneath the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town
- Explore the South Bridge vaults and learn about the history of what lies beneath the city’s streets
- Hear about the squalid living conditions and diseases that ran rampant through the area
Tour Details
Experience a guided walking tour that takes you beneath the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town into a dimly lit space that many considered to be haunted. Your tour visits the vaults of the South Bridge that date back to the 1700s.
These are the same vaults mentioned on Most Haunted Live as one of the scariest places on Earth. Learn how the vaults have been used over the years, the living conditions endured by the poor and homeless residents, and the spirits that are supposed to haunt them.
The darker side of Edinburgh's history will unfold as you wander through the candle-lit underground area. From your guide, you'll hear about the Burke and Hare murders and the persecution of witches.
Discover the characters who stalked the streets of Edinburgh, and the paranormal stories associated with the vaults. The Haunted Vaults tour option will cover slightly more paranormal and ghost stories. Step into the torture exhibition and explore how and why these items were used.
Tour Include
- Tour of the South Bridge underground vaults
- Guide
- Entry to the Torture Exhibition (If option selected)
Tour Exclude
- Eating and drinking.
Important Notes
Know before you go
- This tour is in English only. There are no audio guides or translations available
- The entrance of the vaults has a 2-foot tall step and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
- Single-floor spiral staircase at entrance/exit of vaults and further small sections of stairs inside
- The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking
- Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden
- Some historical content may be of a distressing nature and may include subjects like torture, hangings, death, and the like
- Tour without Torture Exhibition suggested suitable for ages 5+
- Tour with Torture Exhibition suggested suitable for ages 12+
- Children under 2 years not permitted.
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away
Meeting point
- Make sure to check your email for instructions and credentials to access the tour
The tour is not suitable for
- Children under 3s are not allowed.
- The tour is not recommended for individuals aged 60 and above.
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