Edinburgh Underground Vaults Walking Tour
About this activity
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
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
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- • Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death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.
Traveler reviews
Nick is the man
Great experience. Nick was a great guide. Interesting stories setting up Edinburgh hitsory beforehand too
Fun way to spend an hour underground in Edinburgh!
This was a fun experience I had not thought about before . . . we had some time to kill in Edinburgh. This only lasted an hour and was a fun and educational way to spend that hour! Tour guide was quite entertaining, informational and made sure he took very good care of us as the environment was dark at times. Would definitely recommend, thank you!
A great experience ⭐
This was definitely an experience and was very interesting. Stuart was a great tour guide, he was knowledgeable and very entertaining, he made the vaults come alive with his stories. If you have any mobility issues, this is not for you, there are quite a few stairs getting in and out of the vaults. I would recommend.
Vaults tour
Our adult family of 4 really enjoyed the lively Auld Reekie vaults tour. Aimee was an informative and entertaining guide—an hour well spent!
Come to the dark side of Edinburgh!
It was the “dark side” of Scottish history. The vaults were dark and musty. The tour guide, Jordan, was wonderful. He brought the history to life for us. I would definitely recommend it.