Edinburgh is a city steeped in history, it's beautiful, quaint and traditional. But under this facade, deep in its belly, Edinburgh holds dark secrets, ones which will be revealed on this underground tour of the Vaults. You'll go into Edinburgh's underworld, seeing the series of vaults under the South Bridge which date back to the 1700s. Having been home to notorious criminals as well as the poorest within society, plenty of people died in the Vaults, so it's no wonder that they are said to be rife with paranormal activity. Hear about ghostly activity and maybe even experience some as you discover the most haunted part of Edinburgh. You will also visit our torture exhibition to hear about some of Edinburgh's darker past and how some of these items were used.
The Edinburgh Haunted Vaults tour
- Visit the most paranormally active part of Edinburgh
- Get below Edinburgh's South Bridge and visit the haunted underground world
- See the city from a new and gruesome angle
Guided tour
Guided tour
300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH, UK
Accessibility:
- Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not allowed:
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away
- Consuming alcohol or drugs during the tour is strictly forbidden
Know in advance:
- Children under 5 years old aren't allowed on this tour
- The tour is not suitable for children under 12 years old
- The vaults and the tour content can cause genuine distress. Please join the tour at your discretion
- Animals are not allowed, except for assistance animals, such as guide dogs
- There are no toilets available at the meeting point or during the tour
Remember to bring:
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
What people say about this experience
Based on 9 reviews from verified customers
Review categories
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.8/5
Service
4.8/5
Staff
4.8/5
Egi
From United States of America - October 2024Travelled with family
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Rolf aus HH
From United States of America - June 2024Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Tour bietet interessante Einblicke in gruselige Kapitel der Geschichte Edinburghs. Spannend aufbereit und unterhaltsam.
Anonymous
From Switzerland - February 2024Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Très intéressant en réflexion sur l’histoire d’âme en tortures espérons que la paix existe dans un au-delà en d’ailleurs pour ses êtres d’une autre di ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - August 2023Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2023Great
Overall rated4/5
Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable. The vaults were amazing and creepy. So much fun!
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - July 2023Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Brilliant tour, excellent tour guide.
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