Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh
by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£48Overview
This one-hour walking tour in Edinburgh begins on the Royal Mile, where the guide meets the group and gives a brief introduction. The group then walks along the Royal Mile for about fifteen minutes, stopping occasionally to share historical information about the city. After reaching the entrance, the tour continues inside the haunted Edinburgh Vaults for around forty minutes. Inside the vaults, the guide presents a torture exhibition, explaining how various instruments were used in Edinburgh’s darker history. The guide also describes the vaults’ past as slum dwellings inhabited by poor residents, criminals, and prostitutes, and shares reports of paranormal activity said to have occurred in these underground chambers. Access to the vaults involves descending a narrow two-foot stair, followed by a spiral staircase and additional mezzanine staircases between levels. Admission to the vaults is included in the ticket. The tour is not recommended for children under twelve years old, and those under sixteen must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Filming or live streaming during the tour is prohibited. The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Royal Mile
The guide meets the group and gives a brief introduction before leading a walk down the Royal Mile to the vaults’ entrance. The guide pauses occasionally to share historical facts about Edinburgh during the 15-minute walk.
15 min
Edinburgh Vaults
Inside the vaults, the guide presents a torture exhibition, explaining the historical context and use of the instruments. The group then explores the vaults, learning about their past as slum dwellings and hearing stories of paranormal events. This part of the tour lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
The tour ends next tour office at 45 Niddry Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh
by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£48Overview
This one-hour walking tour in Edinburgh begins on the Royal Mile, where the guide meets the group and gives a brief introduction. The group then walks along the Royal Mile for about fifteen minutes, stopping occasionally to share historical information about the city. After reaching the entrance, the tour continues inside the haunted Edinburgh Vaults for around forty minutes. Inside the vaults, the guide presents a torture exhibition, explaining how various instruments were used in Edinburgh’s darker history. The guide also describes the vaults’ past as slum dwellings inhabited by poor residents, criminals, and prostitutes, and shares reports of paranormal activity said to have occurred in these underground chambers. Access to the vaults involves descending a narrow two-foot stair, followed by a spiral staircase and additional mezzanine staircases between levels. Admission to the vaults is included in the ticket. The tour is not recommended for children under twelve years old, and those under sixteen must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Filming or live streaming during the tour is prohibited. The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Royal Mile
The guide meets the group and gives a brief introduction before leading a walk down the Royal Mile to the vaults’ entrance. The guide pauses occasionally to share historical facts about Edinburgh during the 15-minute walk.
15 min
Edinburgh Vaults
Inside the vaults, the guide presents a torture exhibition, explaining the historical context and use of the instruments. The group then explores the vaults, learning about their past as slum dwellings and hearing stories of paranormal events. This part of the tour lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
The tour ends next tour office at 45 Niddry Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.