Edinburgh Haunted Vaults Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Edinburgh's eerie underground vaults
- Hear tales of the city's haunted past
- Visit the South Bridge Vaults and Blair Street Vaults
- Learn about the vaults' history and paranormal activity
- Experience a spine-chilling adventure in the heart of Edinburgh
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh's haunted vaults
- Visit to the South Bridge Vaults and Blair Street Vaults
- Expert local guide sharing historical and paranormal insights
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour involves walking through underground vaults with limited headroom
- Not recommended for individuals with claustrophobia or mobility issues
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas of the vaults
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces
- Dress appropriately for the weather, as parts of the tour are outdoors
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Vaults entrance/exit is via a 2ft stair followed by a spiral staircase and further average size mezzanine staircases inside the vaults Between the levels.
- Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
- Alcohol and Drugs strictly forbidden on the tour.
- Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
- Office hours are 10am-5pm for all calls & emails
- • Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death
- • Children under 2 years of age not allowed on tour.
- The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
- We do not provide luggage storage so please make alternate arrangements.
Traveler reviews
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My son and I had a blast on the tour (black beanie spiked choker)! Charlie was funny and informative and we were on the edge of our figurative seats the entire time!
Interesting tour of the...
Interesting tour of the dark history of Edinburgh. Very cool torture exhibit, and fun to go into some of the vaults. Our guide Charlie was very informative and charismatic. The pace on the mile was a little frustrating. I understand that it is crowded, tons of other tours are happening at the same time, and trying to stay in a time frame. But it kind of takes you out of the fun when you’re preparing to keep an eye on the guide to dart off into the masses. Maybe provide the guides something to make them stand out more. There is a big step to tackle to get up into the vaults. I’m 5’2 so I was worried I’d have to climb onto my knees but there is a handle to help pull yourself up. Just a heads up if you have trouble with stairs, aren’t able to pull yourself up, or are unable to walk fast.
Enjoyable
We had a Thursday evening free so we did the Haunted Vaults Tour. Our Guide was Charlie, he made it really atmospheric and was very knowledgeable. We’d recommend it to locals and tourists alike.
Very Good Experience
Nick was a lovely Guide. Very good storytelling and guidance.
Spooky tour
Really cool and spooky tour with Nick! Fun facts and good story telling about the history of Scotland. Highly recommend this experience!