The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Make your way to the Edinburgh Dungeon and allow yourself to feel immersed in Edinburgh’s narrow cobbled closes and wynds (small side streets). You are about to come face to face with the city’s most notorious rogues and villains and discover the dark side of Scotland’s long history.
Your underground journey takes through different periods of Scottish and Edinburgh history, with live actors recreating some of the more dark and tragic episodes of the past – all with the unique Dungeon blend of tongue-in-cheek humour, scary fun entertainment and audience participation.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This attraction is not recommended for those of a nervous disposition or very young children
Children 5 years and under will not be admitted to the Dungeon
Children (5-15) must be accompanied by an adult (16 or over)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance Ticket
Guide book
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The Edinburgh Dungeon
Come face-to-face with Sawney Bean and his cannibal family – he’d love to have you for dinner! Will you escape the plague in Mary King’s Close, or end up with boils on your sweaty bits? Be found VERY guilty by Judge Mental and accused of witchcraft by Edinburgh’s baddest witch Agnes Finnie! You’ll meet Burke & Hare, the city’s most notorious serial killers and encounter ghosts from the past… Experience the sights, sounds and even smells of Edinburgh, culminating in the thrilling Drop Dead Ride to Doom at the Grassmarket gallows!
Options
Standard Off Peak
Anytime Peak
Standard Peak
Reviews
637 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic
Laura L,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic morning at the dungeons very friendly staff and loved the whole experience! The only disappointing part was that the drop ride was broken down and also one of the room that we went in broke down and we had to leave the room which was abit gutting, but overall we enjoyed our experience
Quite fun
Jessica S,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jump scares and history through live actors…yes please. We even bought the photos. They were super cute!!
We booked this on a whim...
todd b,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00We booked this on a whim and had a great experience. Initially seemed like a haunted house, but soon we realized that this was history bright to life. Recommended.
Excellent impromptu experience
Robyn M,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were simply filling time when we decided to book this adventure to the Dungeon. However we are so glad we did. Great stories and surprises await you! Buy the pictures - we laughed so hard!
Dungeon
Anita C,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a neat experience the cast was so fun and really incorporated the audience and the cast was very in character!
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