Edinburgh Haunted Vaults Walking Tour
From£24
1 min
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
About this activity
Discover Edinburgh's haunted vaults on a guided walking tour, exploring eerie underground chambers and hearing tales of the city's ghostly past.
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
Step into the shadows of Edinburgh's haunted history with a guided walking tour through the city's eerie underground vaults. Delve into the South Bridge Vaults and Blair Street Vaults, where you'll hear spine-chilling tales of the city's ghostly past. Led by an expert local guide, this tour offers a unique glimpse into Edinburgh's dark and mysterious history. Whether you're a history buff or a thrill-seeker, this experience promises an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Scotland's capital.
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
Itinerary
1
The guide will meet the group and then after a brief introduction guide everyone down the Royal Mile to the entrance to our vaults occasionally stopping to tell some of Edinburgh’s history along the way.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
The guide will show the group our torture exhibition and explain the whys and hows of how some items were used in Edinburgh’s dark history. The guide will then take the group to our vaults to hear their history and about the paranormal happenings said to have occurred here.
Duration: 40 minAdmission: YES
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
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
- 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.
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5 stars!
Amazing! Zara was funny and had great stories to share, knew her history relevant to tour. Very entertaining.
Elizabeth_BJul 14, 2026VIATOR
Fun times
Was a great tour and James our guide was informative and funny he obviously loves his job. Would definitely recommend.
Thomas_OJul 14, 2026VIATOR
Find another tour to do
The lady Diva seemed drunk; she got lost right after we started the tour, kept interrupting herself and losing her train of thought. It was good to see the vaults, but they seriously smelled heavily of paintfumes or glue. Health hazzard? Next to that we spent the time hearing silly made up fairytails instead of actual history which in my opinion is more interesting and "scary" than silly ghost stories. Skip it, do something else with your time and money.
347izabelasJul 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Haunted vaults of Edinburgh
Louisa was amazing!!! She brought the stories and history to life!
E9696SAkimvJul 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Amazing guide
We did the tour with James. He was incredible.
P1819RAaudreydJul 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
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.