Fri, Apr 18, 2025 17:00 PM - Tue, Dec 23, 2025 19:00 PM
Fri, Apr 18, 2025 17:00 PM - Tue, Dec 23, 2025 19:00 PM
Edinburgh's underground network of vaults, which dates from the 1700s, is one of the most fascinating parts of the city to explore. To truly understand these former slum dwellings and their dark histories, you need to explore them in the company of a guide who can provide all of the necessary context, background information, and spooky stories.
Guided tours of Edinburgh's underground network of vaults
Go underground and explore one of Edinburgh's most fascinating locations
Learn all about the history of the vaults from your guide
Hear stories of the unfortunate inhabitants of the vaults
What To Expect
1. Royal Mile:
The guide will meet the group and provide a brief introduction before guiding everyone down the Royal Mile to the entrance of the vaults. The guide will occasionally stop to share some of Edinburgh's history along the way.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket: Free
2. Edinburgh Vaults:
The guide will show the group the torture exhibition and explain the uses of some items in Edinburgh’s dark history. The group will then visit the vaults to learn about their history and the paranormal events said to have occurred there.
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket: Included
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