Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Tour

About This Experience

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the vaults beneath Edinburgh's Old Town. Listen to tales from your guide about murders, witches, and the people who inhabited this supposedly haunted location.

Highlights

• 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

What's Included

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

Good to Know

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• Some historical content may be of a distressing nature and may include subjects like torture, hangings, death, and the like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

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of 300 Lawnmarket by the Tourist Information Booth and Red Telephone Box. This is located across the road from Deacon Brodie's Tavern. (55.949326, -3.192912)