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 Peak
Standard Off Peak
Anytime Peak
Reviews
650 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good fun!
Blair S,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was good fun and the actors were brilliant. I think it might have been more interesting to have fallowed 1 story from 1 room to the next rather than a different story in every room but overall it’s definitely a worthwhile experience.
Would do again and again!
beccyhp,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing, absolutely loved it! Would have done it again immediately after to be honest. I jumped and my eyes were watering with laughter. The actors really made me feel included even though I went on my own. My favourite was the cannibal actor. Although he did say I was his favourite so that may be bias
A must visit!!
louisebP7238TV,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved our experience, we were a bit apprehensive for this tour,but it was very comedic and fun, the touring staff were funny, and the information given was extremely factual but given in a funny way. Came out laughing 😃
Lots of fun, committed performances from the staff
Doc22407,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'd say for tourists in Edinburgh this place should be a must see, all of the performers put on a spirited and committed show while still being funny and entertaining. All were great but for me the cannibal cave was the star, he managed to terrify my mother for which I doff my cap 🤣
Dont waste your money!
kwalker256,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00we were wrongly treated yesterday by a member of staff while we visited Edinburgh dungeon with my family . My daughter arranged and paid for this day for my husbands 50th birthday celebrations 6 tickets in total . We travelled up by train from the Scottish borders and headed straight to the venue we were all in good spirits and looking forward to our day ahead, in the court room the lady who was picked was asked what she was doing the previous night she answered having sex with her husband considering there was young children in the group i might have chosen to say something else but it was taken in good humour. My husband got picked in the next room( Torture chamber)He had to sit on the chair we were asked what the tool would be used for ,someone guessed right to cut off tongue and my husband had to stick his tongue out everyone laughed then the girl had a hook and told us it was used to hang people from there necks or from a orrifice she asked my husband to stand up which he did and he jokingly bent over we all giggled and he was asked to go back to family then she left the room someone came in and asked my husband to follow her he was then thrown out and told that they were a zero tolerance company . I think my husband got more laughs than her think that was the problem ! So if you get picked please do not show any humour! He was shocked so didnt make a scene no one let us know what had happened and we actually thought it was maybe part of the show but as time passed we kept looking at each other wondering what was going on. My daughter was very upset on leaving we couldn’t get our photos as my husband had ticket but our whole experience had been ruined . I asked to see the manager and explained what had happened someone from another party also told her that nothing happened to deserve that outcome and i think everyone had been surprised by what happened. I realise that staff health and wellbeing is important but so is customers and we felt how we were treated was unfair and unnecessary. The manager Kay told us we would be fully refunded. Which we did ! Dont waste your money! Disgraceful
Great scary fun
Gregory P,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good fun. The guides acted their parts brilliantly. It was fun scary. Well done guys. Recommended.
Entertaining and engaging
dane m,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience, very entertaining for all ages. I’d highly recommend this excursion for family’s
Great few hours here
annmarie00,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’d a great time here . Lots of laughs and scares . Staff were all fairly young but had amazing acting skills . Throughly enjoyable
Amazing super fun and a little bit scary experience, that you should not miss if you are near and enjoy local history and legend
ivostefanic,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience was amazing. All actors were amazingly funny. We learned a little bit about Edinburgs history and legends in the best way possible. A bit scary but mostly funny and entertaining. We were also included in the play, we weren't just standing there. My fiancee was trialed as a town looney and I was "tortured" in prison. The actors never went out of character. I just love what they were doing and how they managed to move in the dark and go to perfect spots. The best was the judge and the prison scene, Marry Shelly was also in the top selection. I am really glad that I walked by the Dungeons one day and booked a ticket. For me it was the most entertaining experience in Edinburgh. I would recoment it to anyone who likes to be scared a little, but mostly be entertained, because they never touch you. That makes you feel safe, so you can fully enjoy the experience. 20 out of 10 for me :)
Frightfully Funny Visit
andypratt40,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing attraction in the heart of Edinburgh near the train station. Friendly energetic staff. All round fun and entertainment.
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