Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Guided Tour

Explore the eerie Edinburgh Underground Vaults on a captivating tour. Discover the haunting history of 18th-century vaults, learn about their ghostly legends, and uncover tales of witch hunts and infamous killers.

Highlights

  • Take a Edinburgh Underground Vaults 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.

Included/Excluded

Included/Excluded

  • Tour of the South Bridge underground vaults
  • Guide
  • Entry to the Torture Exhibition (If option selected)

Important information

Tour Plan

Full Description

Take an Edinburgh Underground Vaults Tour that transports you into a dimly lighted, sometimes eerie area beneath Edinburgh's Old Town streets. On your tour, you'll see the South Bridge's 1700s-era vaults.
These are the same vaults that were included among the scariest locations on Earth on Most Haunted Live. Discover the history of the vaults, the living circumstances of the impoverished and homeless occupants, and the alleged ghosts that haunt them.
You'll discover more about Edinburgh's darker past as you explore the underground space lighted only by candles. You will learn about the persecution of witches and the killings of Burke and Hare from your guide.
Find out who the stalkers were.

Additional information

What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Intoxication
  • Unaccompanied minors
  • Video recording

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  • Some historical content may be of a distressing nature and may include subjects like torture, hangings, death, and the like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

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