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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

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Dark as the devil's heart, our haunted underground network of vaults from the 1700s will stimulate and excite your senses as the sinister history of these former slum dwellings, once inhabited by the poor and unfortunate along with criminals and prostitutes, begins to come to life in your imagination! Your pulse starts to speed up as your mouth gets drier due to your heightened awareness of what surrounds you! Once experienced, never forgotten.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Vaults entrance/exit is via a 2ft stair followed by a spiral staircase and further average size mezzanine staircases inside the vaults Between the levels.

Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian

Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.

Alcohol and Drugs strictly forbidden on the tour.

Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.

Office hours are 10am-5pm for all calls & emails

• Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death

• Children under 2 years of age not allowed on tour.

The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.

We do not provide luggage storage so please make alternate arrangements.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Admission Ticket

What To Expect

1

Royal Mile

The guide will meet the group and then after a brief introduction guide everyone down the Royal Mile to the entrance to our vaults occasionally stopping to tell some of Edinburgh’s history along the way.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Edinburgh Vaults

The guide will show the group our torture exhibition and explain the whys and hows of how some items were used in Edinburgh’s dark history. The guide will then take the group to our vaults to hear their history and about the paranormal happenings said to have occurred here.

40 minutes • Admission Included

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Haunted Vaults Tour

Reviews

4.77

2,129 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fun / Interesting

    Mandy C,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Was fun and informative. James did a great job doling information and was very funny. Enjoyed this adventure despite the rain. 🙂

  • A waste of time.

    Michele B,

    Aug 22, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    We went into one tunnel and had a look in 4 rooms and had a look into one room through bars. We spent half of the tour walking there which would have been better spent in the tunnel. But in saying that, the tour wasn't very good and I wouldn't waste my time or money going.

  • Go for it!

    Cammy B,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The stories are a little gruesome but fascinating! Our guide Luisa was great and we loved how she allowed a lot of time for questions.

  • Excellent!

    Cheryl A,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide, Louisa was brilliant! She really made the experience enjoyable. We loved the “haunted” aspect of the tour. She was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! A must do while in Edinburgh!

  • Fun and engaging tour...

    Tasha H,

    Jul 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fun and engaging tour into the Edinburgh vaults. Good history and storytelling on a quick 1 hour visit through a fascinating piece of history.

From £22.00

4.77
2,129 reviews
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