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Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh
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Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh
By Auld Reekie Tours
Recommended by 94% of
travellers
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percentage of all Tripadvisor
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have a bubble rating of 4 or
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The Edinburgh Vaults, one of the
city’s most fascinating sights,
can only be accessed on a tour.
This one focuses exclusively on
the vaults, an underground warren
below South Bridge in Edinburgh’s
Old Town. Step inside with a local
guide who’ll reveal tales of
hardship and struggle in
18th-century Edinburgh, grisly
stories from the city’s dark past,
and lead you to a hidden
witchcraft temple.
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per adult
£18.00
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per adult
£18.00
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 5-99, max of 36 per
group
Duration: 1h
Start time: Check
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Mobile ticket
English
Highlights
- Get access to the fascinating and rarely visited Edinburgh Vaults
- Enter a sinister underground world beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town
- Travel back to the 18th century, when crime and disease ruled the city
- Discover a side of the capital many visitors—and even locals—miss
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- Professional guide
What's not included- Gratuities
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Greet your guide on the Royal Mile and escape the tourist trail to discover Edinburgh’s deepest secrets on this underground walking tour through the Edinburgh Vaults. These infamous vaults fill all 19 arches of South Bridge in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. As you walk, you’ll learn the hideous conditions in which Edinburgh’s poorer citizens lived during the 18th century. Descend into the dark, dank vaults and learn what it was like to live in the darkness—and which criminals sought their prey there. You’ll explore candlelit Niddry’s Wynd, visit a witchcraft temple with a haunted stone circle, and brave the Haunted Vault, where a myriad mysterious events have occurred.
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Departure details
- Bank of Scotland, 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH, UK The tour starts from the Tourist Information Police Box, outside of the Bank of Scotland, 300 Lawnmarket. This is on the opposite side of the road from Deacon Brodie’s Tavern. Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as we depart promptly at the tour time and will not wait for latecomers.
Return details- 45 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG, UK
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- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8752P1
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- not suitable for children under 5 years of age
- Entrance/Exit to the vaults is via a 2 foot tall step followed by single flight spiral staircase.
- Mezzanine staircases of 5-7 steps inside vaults between levels.
- Alcohol/Drugs are strictly forbidden and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
- Most travellers can participate
- Non-service animals are not allowed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travellers
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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What you can expect during your visit
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
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Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Which attractions will I visit with Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh?
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During this experience, places you will visit include: Discover and book Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh on Tripadvisor
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How much is Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh?
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Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh price starts from £17.85. Discover and book Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh on Tripadvisor
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What is the Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh cancellation policy?
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Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh on Tripadvisor
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Which company provides Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh?
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Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh is hosted by Auld Reekie Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Auld Reekie Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh on Tripadvisor
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If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8752P1
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jessicaeP3827MR
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Jordan was a vibe
Brilliant tour, Jordan you were
great!! Fantastic energy and
Glasgow slander lol. Would
recommend!!!
U8108OLnadineh
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Funny, informative and scary!
Great tour, loads of
information on the history of
Edinburgh so well worth it just
for that. Our guide James was
br…
289jacobu
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Gripping experience from James
Myself and my fiancé went
around in a small group of 4
(plus our guide, James). Being a
smaller group meant we
felt…
F1876MFhelenr
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Entertaining and very enjoyable
We had Stu (Stewart) as our
guide. He was very entertaining
and engaging. Frightened the
bejaysus out of me on 2 …
35conorh
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Definitely worthwhile
The tour guide James was great
and knew his stuff while having
a laugh also. Would recommend
for anyone who visits …
jbV8396IP
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Would 100% reccommend this tour!
Myself and my partner had a
great time on the vaults tour
with Jordan. He was enthusiastc,
funny and knowledgable. …
MW2578
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Great tour
Fraser was great! Informative,
historical, and humourous. It
was an hour well spent and
encourage others to take t…
caitriona71
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Great tour
We really enjoyed this tour, it
was brilliant to be able to go
inside the vaults and hear the
stories about the peo…
428joshz
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Amazing!
Had an amazing evening here
with Adrian. Fantastic story
telling and a great experience.
The vaults are brilliant a…
nahomd974
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Worst experience
I had the worst experience i
really hope nobody else books a
tour with them very bad
communication, they don't
repl…
259janettea
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Fascinating trip into Edinburgh’s
dark history
Thank you James! What an
excellent, engaging tour guide
you are! The tour was fun,
spooky and just a little
poigna…
moznazhrozna
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Amazing experience
The ghost tour was one of our
best experiences in Edinburgh.
Even though I am not a big
history enthusiast I
really…
Leane M
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Thank you Jordan
Jordan was a great guide. He
was very well informed and a
good story teller! We enjoyed
the tour and learning
about…
evaS886QE
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Brilliant experience!
This tour was great fun! Very
well done and we learned a lot
about the history of the
graveyard and vaults. It was …
F4702YPpaulf
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Terror tour of Edinburgh vaults
Was a chilly night in
Edinburgh, but had a great tour
with Frazier. Very knowledgeable
chap, kept the pace up.
Enj…
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