Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults Historical Walk with Private Option

Highlights

Visit vaults only accessible with a guide on an Edinburgh Old Town walking tour
An atmospheric experience suitable for adults and kids alike
Let your guide bring 300 years of history to life
Choose between two different departure times for your convenience
Upgrade to include a special souvenir to take home with you

Summary

Your tour begins at a designated meeting point in Edinburgh Old Town. Greet your guide and receive an overview of Edinburgh’s rich history. After two stops above ground, descend to South Bridge Vaults and explore the tunnels by candlelight. Learn about how the vaults came into fruition and listen to spine-chilling tales of death, disease, and body snatching by the infamous Burke and Hare. Plus, see relics abandoned by the former residents of the vaults. The tour concludes in the Discovery Room. Here you can gain access to exhibits containing further information on the South Bridge Vaults.

Tour info

Duration

1 hours

Why take this tour?

No visit to Edinburgh is complete without descending to the South Bridge Vaults, home to more than 300 years of history. Escape the city’s icy winds on a historical walking tour of Edinburgh Old Town, both above and below ground. Explore excavated tunnels only accessible with a guide, and listen to commentary that brings the former residences to life. Choose between two different departure times, and upgrade to include a special souvenir.

What’s included?

Small group experience
Award-winning local storytellers
TourTalk radio receiver to enjoy immersive storytelling at safe distance
Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 1h 15m
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Mercat Tours

About operator:

We're Good to Go! We've made the changes needed to keep you and our team safe - see more on our website before you go. 'History is a damn good story, what it needs is a damn good telling!' We're a family business and simply love sharing Edinburgh's stories. We're the original, largest, and first 5 star walking tour company in Scotland giving guaranteed quality. With a warm welcome and our award-winning storytelling and tour routes, we'll help you explore and discover Edinburgh. Our expert guides offer a unique, memorable glimpse of our remarkable history. With guaranteed daily departures, year round we offer exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse & National Museum of Scotland. Our tours begin at 10am and finish at 10pm, so we're sure we'll find something for you!