Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Guided Tour
Duration
1 Hour
Free cancellation
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Live Tour Guide
English
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
- Tour of the South Bridge underground vaults
- Guide
- Entry to the Torture Exhibition (If option selected)
Meeting Point
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.
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- Some historical content may be of a distressing nature and may include subjects like torture, hangings, death, and the like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
What to bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable shoes
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