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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Tour｜United Kingdom
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Tour｜United Kingdom
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Tour｜United Kingdom
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Tour｜United Kingdom
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Tour｜United Kingdom

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Tour｜United Kingdom

United Kingdom-Scotland , Edinburgh
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
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  • 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
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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypeShared tour
Transportation methodGet there on your own
Tour typesGuided tour
Sightseeing typeHistoric site tour, Hiking
TransportWalking

Product Info

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.

Important Info

Reminders

  • Not Suitable For: Children under 2 years

  • Not Suitable For: People with mobility impairments

  • Not Suitable For: Wheelchair users

  • What To Bring: Comfortable shoes

  • What To Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing

  • Not Allowed: Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

  • Not Allowed: Intoxication

  • Not Allowed: Alcohol and drugs

  • Not Allowed: Unaccompanied minors

  • Not Allowed: Video recording

  • Know Before You Go: This tour is in English only. There are no audio guides or translations available

  • Know Before You Go: The entrance of the vaults has a 2-foot tall step and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility

  • Know Before You Go: Single-floor spiral staircase at entrance/exit of vaults and further small sections of stairs inside

  • Know Before You Go: The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking

  • Know Before You Go: Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden

  • Know Before You Go: Some historical content may be of a distressing nature and may include subjects like torture, hangings, death, and the like

  • Know Before You Go: Tour without Torture Exhibition suggested suitable for ages 5+

  • Know Before You Go: Tour with Torture Exhibition suggested suitable for ages 12+

  • Know Before You Go: Children under 2 years not permitted

  • Know Before You Go: Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away

  • Know Before You Go: Due to the historic nature of the vaults there can be some water dripping due to ingress from rain so floors may be wet/slippy

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