Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town
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.£43.20Overview
This walking tour in Edinburgh Old Town lasts about one hour and is led by a professional guide. Participants follow the Royal Mile while learning about Edinburgh’s darker past before entering the underground vaults beneath the South Bridge. These dimly lit vaults, once overcrowded slums, were home to criminals, body snatchers, and witches. Visitors explore the vaults by candlelight and hear detailed stories of crime, disease, and death related to the residents who lived there. The tour includes a visit to a genuine witchcraft temple once used by a Wiccan coven, explaining why they no longer practice there. Participants will also encounter the infamous stone circle within the vaults. The guide provides historical context and shares the harsh realities of life in these underground spaces.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Meeting point
The tour starts from the Red Telephone Box and Tourist Information Police Box, outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is on the opposite side of the road from Deacon Brodie’s Tavern. Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as the tour will always depart on time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town
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.£43.20Overview
This walking tour in Edinburgh Old Town lasts about one hour and is led by a professional guide. Participants follow the Royal Mile while learning about Edinburgh’s darker past before entering the underground vaults beneath the South Bridge. These dimly lit vaults, once overcrowded slums, were home to criminals, body snatchers, and witches. Visitors explore the vaults by candlelight and hear detailed stories of crime, disease, and death related to the residents who lived there. The tour includes a visit to a genuine witchcraft temple once used by a Wiccan coven, explaining why they no longer practice there. Participants will also encounter the infamous stone circle within the vaults. The guide provides historical context and shares the harsh realities of life in these underground spaces.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Meeting point
The tour starts from the Red Telephone Box and Tourist Information Police Box, outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is on the opposite side of the road from Deacon Brodie’s Tavern. Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as the tour will always depart on time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.