Go underground and delve into Scotland’s darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon. See, hear, and smell Edinburgh’s dark past!

The Edinburgh Dungeon is an award-winning, 70-minute interactive and immersive, underground walk-through experience which brings thousands of years of Scottish history to life.

Prepare to come face to face with notorious characters, including murderous twosome Burke and Hare, local cannibal Sawney Bean, and the legendary witch, Agnes Finnie.

Walk through the shadows of the black plague and experience the fearsome torture chamber as you chuckle, discover, and screech your way through the country’s horrible history.

Take part in a thrilling experience featuring live actors, dark history, a drop ride, and amazing special effects
Delve into Scotland’s darkest history
Come face to face with notorious, historical characters
Walk through the shadows of the black plague
Experience the fearsome torture chamber

Your ticket entitles you to entry to the Edinburgh Dungeon, with entrance at your chosen timeslot
Guests with accessible needs are entitled to a free carer ticket that can be reserved on-site by presenting one of the following items of documentation: Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance for children under 16 or Personal Independent payments for those aged 16-64, either in the form of a letter stating that the benefit has been awarded, or the actual Allowance book; Attendance Allowance or Carer's Allowance letter of award; Incapacity Benefit books, or a letter notifying the recipient that the benefit has been awarded; A Blue or Orange badge, or In the case of visual impairment, a registration card known as the BD8 or a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI); International Proof of Disability (ISA (international symbol of access or similar must be printed on it)
Guests aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult, aged 18+
The experience is not suitable for people of a nervous disposition or children under the age of 12. Entry is at the discretion of the parent/guardian
Children 4 and under are not permitted
The majority of facilities are designed to be fully accessible to disabled guests, however, the Edinburgh Dungeon is situated in a listed building and this does cause some restrictions for guests with mobility issues

Navigation around the Dungeon is mainly via level pathways. However, due to the nature of the attraction and the building, it is housed in, some floor surfaces are uneven
Access is gained via low gradient slopes and passenger lifts (restrictions apply) to the various levels of the attraction
For safety reasons, only one guest using a wheelchair can be accommodated at a time to ensure an evacuation chair is available to exit the building should the need arise. Please contact the local tour operator after booking using the contact information on your voucher
There are several flights of stairs both with stairlifts (Max weight 120kg/ 18.8 stone) and guests must be able to transfer from wheelchair to stairlift unaided by Dungeon staff
Please note that The Edinburgh Dungeon is not accessible by mobility scooter

The Edinburgh Dungeon tour lasts approximately 70 minutes, during the majority of which guests will be required to stand unless using a wheelchair
Seating is available in some shows but due to the nature of the attraction and the demographic of groups, priority seating cannot be guaranteed

As the Dungeon is very dark and the floor is often uneven, guests with visual impairments, blind and partially sighted visitors may have difficulty navigating around the facility. Please email the local tour operator using the contact details provided on your voucher after booking for more detailed information

Assistance dogs are welcome
Please note there are loud noises, mist effects and smells (good and nasty) that may be confusing to assistance animals. For more detailed information please the local tour operator using the contact details provided on your voucher after booking

Three show areas contain flashing lights which may affect visitors with photosensitive epilepsy. Please speak to a member of the local team before you enter. An alternative route will be provided for guests who would like to bypass these areas

Deaf visitors, guests with hearing impairments and users of BSL can bring an assistant free of charge. The Edinburgh Dungeon Experience is largely delivered by actors and voiceover audio, and often in low lighting. Some deaf visitors, guests with hearing impairments and BSL users may not fully experience some elements of the attraction

Unfortunately, there is no on-site designated parking for blue badge holders
The main accessible toilets are located just after admissions on the lower level which is accessible by lift before the tour
In Graveyard the seating benches drop down with a sudden movement and in the Castle ghost show the benches rock from side to side as well as vibrating. Please inform the actor on the carriage show if you have any of the following: Heart complaints, a pacemaker, back or neck complaints, broken limbs or have had recent surgery, pregnant guests, a condition that may result in injury or complication from quick movement, or chronic pain conditions
The Anatomy Theatre has a short, yet surprising, movement under the seats at one point during the show. This may cause discomfort to guests who with any of the following: Heart complaints or pacemakers, back or neck complaints, broken limbs or have had recent surgery, pregnant guests, a condition that may result in injury or complication from quick movement, or chronic pain conditions
Please make a member of staff aware if you suffer from epilepsy before your tour begins and necessary arrangements can be made
Wheelchair users need to be able to transfer un-aided in and out of the ride seats

Cancellation policy

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

Entrance fees

Booking fee

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

Location

31 Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, United Kingdom

Meeting point:

The Dungeon is located in the heart of Edinburgh, minutes from Waverley Station. The nearest car parks to the Edinburgh Dungeon are the Waverley Station Car Park (Postcode: EH8 8BH) and Hollyrood Road NCP Car Park (Postcode: EH8 9UL) which both have parking bays for blue badge holders. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your booked time.