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
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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Aimee was incredible!!! The tour was a good balance between informative, funny & spooky.
oliviad255Oct 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Diva was amazing and kept...
Diva was amazing and kept things fun for all. I will say I was a bit underwhelmed at the experience but I was expecting more spooky.
Chris_BOct 4, 2026VIATOR
Under ground tour amazing
Amazing tour very informative and an amazing tour guide Jordan
N6377MTmarkmOct 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Charlie, the leader that...
Charlie, the leader that we had for that day was very well informed he told stories that were captivating and interesting
David_HOct 3, 2026VIATOR
The tour was very interesting the tour guide seemed to know exactly what she was talking about almost as if she lived it
We had tour with Agnes. She was just amazing. You can feel that energy and she really love her job.
solvitam400Oct 2, 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.