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Edinburgh City of the Dead Double Dead Walking Tour of South Bridge Vaults and Covenanter’s Prison
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Edinburgh City of the Dead Double Dead Walking Tour of South Bridge Vaults and Covenanter’s Prison

by City of the Dead Tours

2 hours
Edinburgh
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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Overview

This 1 hour 45 minute walking tour in Edinburgh visits two of the city's most haunted locations, known collectively as the City of the Dead Double Dead Tour. The tour begins with a guided exploration of the South Bridge Vaults, a series of underground chambers beneath the city. After completing the vaults, the group walks to Greyfriars Graveyard to enter the Covenanter’s Prison, a site famous for the Mackenzie Poltergeist, one of the best documented supernatural cases. Access to the Covenanter’s Prison is exclusive to this tour. The entire route is covered on foot and led by a local expert guide. The tour is conducted in English and requires participants to be at least 12 years old, with children needing to be accompanied by an adult. Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.

Highlights

Guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s haunted sites
Visit to South Bridge Vaults underground area
Access to Covenanter’s Prison in Greyfriars Graveyard
Learn about the Mackenzie Poltergeist case
Tour lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes

What's included

Guidance by a local expert

What's not included

Transport to and from the tour sites

Itinerary

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South Bridge Vaults and Covenanter’s Prison

This 1 hour 45 minute walking visit covers two of Edinburgh’s most haunted locations: the underground South Bridge Vaults and the Covenanter’s Prison in Greyfriars Graveyard. The Covenanter’s Prison is home to the Mackenzie Poltergeist, a well-documented supernatural case. The guide holds exclusive access to the prison area.

105 min

Meeting point

All tours leave from the "Tree of the Dead" outside St Giles Cathedral on the pavement facing the Royal Mile. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–4 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Tour conducted in English only
Participants must be at least 12 years old
Total
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