Haunted Underground Vaults: Sinister 1700s History Tour

Uncover the sinister history of Edinburgh’s 1700s underground network on a haunted vaults walking tour. Explore former slum dwellings and feel the pulse of the past come to life!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Royal Mile - 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.
  • Edinburgh Vaults - The guide will show the group our torture exhibition and explain the whys and hows of how some items were…
What's Included
  • Admission ticket included
Additional Information

As black as the core of evil, our spooky subterranean system of crypts dating back to the 18th century will rouse and thrills your senses as you begin to imagine the cruel history of these bygone shanty abodes, formerly the homes of the destitute and luckless as well as lawbreakers and ladies of the night. Your heart rate quickens and your mouth becomes…

Location
300 Lawnmarket
Lawnmarket
Tours starts from the Red telephone box and Tourist Information Police Box outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is on the opposite side of the road to Deacon Brodies Tavern. Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as we depart promptly at the tour time and we will not wait for latecomers.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Navigator45308925008
Jul 28, 2025
From the wicked witch of the tour - James was incredibly passionate about the tour! It’s amazing to see the vaults where people actually lived in the past.
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Joseht5355bs
Jul 27, 2025
Great tour - Thats was a great experience and Amiee was very informative and funny. I had no idea what was beneath our feet, definitely a must
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Y1074jflauraj
Jul 26, 2025
Brilliant tour - The tour was really interesting, definitely something you have to see if visiting Edinburgh. James our tour guide was very knowledgeable and you could tell he loved his job!
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Nomad43392483247
Jul 25, 2025
Amazing and interesting tour - Louisa was an amazing tour guide that led us through the vaults. She told us so many interesting facts about Edinburgh and the vaults, while also adding in a little humour which made this tour perfect.
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Kristinkd2089qr
Jul 25, 2025
Highly recommend! - Diva was AMAZING! We had a wonderful time, had some spooks, and learned a lot about the history of Edinburgh along the way.
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Cammy_b
Jul 23, 2025
Go for it! - The stories are a little gruesome but fascinating! Our guide Luisa was great and we loved how she allowed a lot of time for questions.
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Cheryl_a
Jul 23, 2025
Excellent! - Our guide, Louisa was brilliant! She really made the experience enjoyable. We loved the “haunted” aspect of the tour. She was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! A must do while in Edinburgh!
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Meganma9176yz
Jul 21, 2025
The Curse - James our tour guide was amazing! You can tell he has a true passion for his craft and was completing engaging. I must admit the primary reason I wrote this review was to lift “the curse.” But secondly because our guide was so wonderful. Thank you, James!
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J1270dimichellea
Jul 17, 2025
- Ally was a great tour guide. She was extremely educated and knowledgeable. We learned so much about the history of the underground vaults and she kept us laughing. Great overall experience!!
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Davide
Jul 17, 2025
Spooky and fun - Ally was a fantastic guide. She sold the spooky atmosphere of the tour very nicely and it was an hour very well spent. Would to again!
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From $29
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).