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1 hour
Mobile ticket
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.
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• Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Admission Ticket
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.
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.
2,129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mandy C,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
Was fun and informative. James did a great job doling information and was very funny. Enjoyed this adventure despite the rain. 🙂
Michele B,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
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.
Cammy B,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
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.
Cheryl A,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
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!
Tasha H,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
Fun and engaging tour into the Edinburgh vaults. Good history and storytelling on a quick 1 hour visit through a fascinating piece of history.
Operated by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd