Edinburgh is a city steeped in history, it's beautiful, quaint and traditional. But under this facade, deep in its belly, Edinburgh holds dark secrets, ones which will be revealed on this underground tour of the Vaults. You'll go into Edinburgh's underworld, seeing the series of vaults under the South Bridge which date back to the 1700s. Having been home to notorious criminals as well as the poorest within society, plenty of people died in the Vaults, so it's no wonder that they are said to be rife with paranormal activity. Hear about ghostly activity and maybe even experience some as you discover the most haunted part of Edinburgh. You will also visit our torture exhibition to hear about some of Edinburgh's darker past and how some of these items were used.

Visit the most paranormally active part of Edinburgh
Get below Edinburgh's South Bridge and visit the haunted underground world
See the city from a new and gruesome angle

Important to know

Accessibility:

Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
Not suitable for wheelchairs

Not allowed:

Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away
Consuming alcohol or drugs during the tour is strictly forbidden

Know in advance:

Children under 5 years old aren't allowed on this tour
The tour is not suitable for children under 12 years old
The vaults and the tour content can cause genuine distress. Please join the tour at your discretion
Animals are not allowed, except for assistance animals, such as guide dogs
There are no toilets available at the meeting point or during the tour

Remember to bring:

Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Guided tour

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH, UK

Meeting point:

Please meet at the Tourist Information Ticket Booth/Police Box, located outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is on the opposite side of the road to Deacon Brodies Tavern. Please be at the meeting point 5-10 minutes early as the tour will always depart on time.