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Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh
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Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh
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- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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(888) 651-9785
1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Overview
Step off the tourist trail and explore the Scottish capital’s hidden secrets on this underground walking tour in Edinburgh. Follow a guide from the South Bridge in Edinburgh Old Town down below street level, where a series of ancient vaults lie. As you explore the dark passageways, learn why the vaults were built, hear of the poor souls who sought refuge in the depths and discover a hidden witchcraft temple. Gain insight into city life during the 18th century, and learn of the deadly diseases which threatened Edinburgh’s inhabitants.
- Step into Edinburgh’s hidden underground vaults with a guide
- Explore the winding passageways and hear grisly stories from their dark past
- Hear tales of hardship and struggle in 18th-century Edinburgh
- Explore a side to the Scottish capital many visitors miss
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Gratuities
Departure & Return
Bank of Scotland , 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH, UK
45 Niddry St , 45 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG, UKThe tour starts from the Tourist Information Police Box, outside of the Bank of Scotland. This is across the road from Deacon Brodie’s Tavern. The guide will meet everyone there. Please be there at least 5 minutes early as we depart promptly at the tour time and will not wait for latecomers.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- not suitable for children under 5 years of age
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Entrance/Exit to the vaults is via a 2 foot tall step followed by single flight spiral staircase.
- Mezzanine staircases of 5-7 steps inside vaults between levels.
- Most travelers can participate
- Alcohol/Drugs are strictly forbidden and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
- OPERATED BY Auld Reekie Tours Ltd
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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- "The vaults are very damp so make sure you wear suitable footwear" See review
- "This tour is definitely worth going on at least once and I hope for your sake you get the guide Tuesday (like the day)." See review
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Getting back to past !
Jignesh_G
, Jul 2022
Morbid fun history tour
OleWilhelm_N
, Jul 2022
Would I go back?
John_B
, Jul 2022
Excellent and also quite recent history
Gary_H
, Jul 2022
Underground vaults
kelly_c
, Jul 2022
Megan was great!
Olivia_H
, Jul 2022
Great tour!
Tess_H
, Jun 2022
Great underground tour
Valeria_C
, Jun 2022
Great tour
tanjabloembergen
, Jun 2022
Good and very informative tour!
Paul_D
, Jun 2022
Highly recommend
Ann_C
, Jun 2022
Loved it!
Siri_G
, Jun 2022
Something different
Jeffrey_B
, Jun 2022
Fab
Kirsty_J
, Jun 2022
Fun in the dark...
Keith_B
, Jun 2022
Disappointing
Michael_I
, Jun 2022
Too much time spent on three little vaults, one of which was used by *witches* in the 1980s. Some interesting history but disappointing in general. Look into another for that actually shows some of the underground street.
The darker side…
Belinda_C
, Jun 2022
Tour guide Aisling was a star
Luke_C
, Jun 2022
Our tour guide Aisling was fun and friendly and full of energy and knowledge! They really made the experience pop.
The walk was calibrated to the time of day (mid afternoon) and focused largely on history rather than gore and horror, while still managing to be creepy and atmospheric! Informative and fun!
Not for the faint of heart, but brilliant none the less
Emma_C
, Jun 2022
Great tour of the very creepy Edinburgh underground. Our tour guide Darren was full of knowledge and gave a brilliant tour and scared us all to death but it was all in good fun, we absolutely loved it! I would definitely recommend!
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