Edinburgh Underground Vaults Walking Tour
From£24
1 hour
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
About this activity
Delve into Edinburgh's haunted history with a guided tour of the Old Town and its eerie underground vaults, uncovering tales of ghostly encounters and Scotland's past.
Highlights
- Explore Edinburgh's historic Old Town
- Discover the eerie underground vaults
- Learn about Scotland's haunted past
- Hear tales of ghostly encounters
- Experience a unique walking tour
Full description
Step into the shadows of Edinburgh's Old Town and uncover its mysterious past on this captivating walking tour. Led by an expert guide, you'll explore the city's historic streets and descend into the eerie underground vaults, where you'll hear tales of ghostly encounters and learn about Scotland's haunted history. This unique experience offers a fascinating glimpse into Edinburgh's past, making it a must-do for history enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Edinburgh's Old Town
- Visit to the historic underground vaults
- Insight into Edinburgh's haunted history
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour involves walking on uneven terrain; please consider your mobility.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; follow the guide's instructions.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- not suitable for children under 5 years of age, children under 2 years of age are not allowed on tour.
- 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.
- Non-service animals are not allowed.
- • Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death
- The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
- We do not have any luggage storage so please make alternate arrangements.
- No toilet stops or toilets available during tour.
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Interesting and well worth it!
Very good look into the history and alternative side of the city. Not scary but did go in the day time!
Rosalynn_ONov 1, 2026VIATOR
Amazing
10/10! My fiance and I went on Halloween and had James as our guide. My mum and stepdad went just before us and also had James. We couldn’t stop talking about how amazing he was! He clearly loves his job and is so charismatic! Definitely recommend if you’re visiting Edinburgh
rachelhA9263PWNov 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Great Experience
James was an amazing guide! He made the tour super interesting and entertaining.
oliviasL6575NCNov 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Loved it!
James was amazing, you could really tell he loves telling spooky stories and he knows so much about Edinburgh’s history! He was also great with any questions we had.
laurafP6962SYNov 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Huzzah!
James was a superb guide. Very informative and enthusiastic about his work. Would absolutely recommend. James was clearly intoxicated 🤣 Huzzah!
tyler10165Nov 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Children must be accompanied by an adult
not suitable for children under 5 years of age, children under 2 years of age are not allowed on tour.
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.
Non-service animals are not allowed.
• Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death
The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
We do not have any luggage storage so please make alternate arrangements.
No toilet stops or toilets available during tour.