Underground Edinburgh Haunted Vaults Tour

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300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH, UK

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Step into the shadowy world beneath Edinburgh’s streets as you explore the haunted vaults dating back to the 1700s. Once home to the city’s poorest residents and a notorious criminal underworld, these vaults are shrouded in dark history and eerie tales of paranormal activity. 

Guided by an expert storyteller, you'll hear spine-tingling accounts of the spirits said to still roam these underground chambers. Not suitable for the faint-hearted, this tour promises an unforgettable journey into the hidden depths of Edinburgh.


  • Walk through eerie chambers once inhabited by the poor and criminal classes of 18th-century Edinburgh
  • Hear stories of ghostly sightings and unexplained paranormal phenomena that have plagued these vaults for centuries
  • Discover how various torture devices were used during Edinburgh’s darker chapters of history at the torture exhibition

  • A guided 60 minute tour of Edinburgh's haunted underground vaults
  • Well versed guide, to share bone-chilling stories of the history of the vaults
  • Access ticket to the vaults

  • Alcohol is not permitted on the tour and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away
  • Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour

  • We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes
  • Tours can not wait for latecomers so please do not be late
  • Not suitable for children under 12 years old, children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult

Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone or email to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.


Unfortunately children under 2 years of age not allowed on tour.

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level as the tour requires a fair amount of walking.

Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to torture, hangings, death so please use discretion when booking for children.

We do not provide luggage storage so please make alternate arrangements.

This experience requires good weather. If itu2019s cancelled due to poor weather, youu2019ll be offered a different date or a full refund.


From  £22.00 per person

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