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#4 out of 19 in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Dungeon

The Edinburgh Dungeon offers an unforgettable underground experience that immerses you in the city’s most chilling history. Featuring live actors, elaborate theatrical sets, captivating storytelling, and other exciting additions, this attraction brings to life Scotland's dark past, from infamous criminals to haunting tales.

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Edinburgh Dungeon
Victorian characters in a dimly lit alley at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Actors in Victorian attire at Edinburgh Dungeon with a wooden crate.
Visitors react in fear during the Edinburgh Dungeon Cannibal Clan experience.
Edinburgh Dungeon room with wooden benches and a portrait of a woman on the wall.
Group reacting to a performer in the Anatomy Theatre at the Edinburgh Dungeon.
Edinburgh Dungeon Cannibal Cave with rocky walls and hanging red drapes.
Group reacting to actor portraying the Foul Clenger at Mary Kings Close, Edinburgh Dungeon.
Tourists experiencing the eerie Kirkyard scene at The Edinburgh Dungeon in Scotland.
Visitors in The Edinburgh Dungeon Courtroom during a guided tour, interacting with a judge character.
Edinburgh Dungeon Witches Judgement scene with wooden fence and historical props.
Edinburgh Dungeon ride seats lined up against stone wall.
Visitors exploring the mirror maze at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
  • Timed-entry tickets give you a 15-min window to enter, reducing wait times and letting you explore the attraction without crowds or hassle.

  • Meet Scotland’s darkest figures like Major Weir and Burke & Hare in shows about witch trials & body-snatching—all recreated using live performance.

  • Strap in for the Drop Dead Ride, where a judge sentences you to a sudden 20 feet vertical plunge inspired by the city’s historic public executions.

  • Want to skip the fixed entry slot? Select the anytime entry upgrade in the next steps for total freedom to arrive anytime that day.

More details

  • Timed-entry tickets give you a 15-min window to enter, reducing wait times and letting you explore the attraction without crowds or hassle.

  • Meet Scotland’s darkest figures like Major Weir and Burke & Hare in shows about witch trials & body-snatching—all recreated using live performance.

  • Strap in for the Drop Dead Ride, where a judge sentences you to a sudden 20 feet vertical plunge inspired by the city’s historic public executions.

  • Want to skip the fixed entry slot? Select the anytime entry upgrade in the next steps for total freedom to arrive anytime that day.

from
£15
Man in a chair being confronted in a dimly lit torture chamber setting.
Visitors encounter actors portraying a cannibal clan at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Actors portraying cannibals in the Cannibal Cave at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Group experiencing a ghost tour at Greyfriar's Kirkyard, Edinburgh, with expressions of fear.
Group of people reacting to a performer in Dr Knox's Anatomy Theatre.
Dr Knox's Anatomy Theatre with a skeleton and a figure on a table.
Two actors portraying Burke and Hare carrying a crate at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Group reacting to actor portraying the Foul Clenger at Mary King's Close, Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Dungeon room with wooden benches and a portrait, part of Castle Ghosts tour.
Cannibal Cave interior at Edinburgh Dungeon with rustic wooden stairs and eerie decor.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
  • No need to plan your whole day around one ticket. Just visit the Dungeon when you’re ready and enjoy the full spooky experience.

  • Explore the city’s darkest legends with shows on cannibals, witch trials, and executions, brought to life by creepy characters & twisted theatrical scenes.

  • Brace yourself on the Drop Dead Ride for a shocking 20 feet fall that mimics Edinburgh’s old executions, complete with a priest and a judge.

More details

  • No need to plan your whole day around one ticket. Just visit the Dungeon when you’re ready and enjoy the full spooky experience.

  • Explore the city’s darkest legends with shows on cannibals, witch trials, and executions, brought to life by creepy characters & twisted theatrical scenes.

  • Brace yourself on the Drop Dead Ride for a shocking 20 feet fall that mimics Edinburgh’s old executions, complete with a priest and a judge.

from
£25
Burke and Hare exhibit at Edinburgh Dungeon and East African crowned crane at Edinburgh Zoo.
Visitors react in fear during the Edinburgh Dungeon Cannibal Clan experience.
Victorian characters in a dimly lit alley at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Chilean flamingos in habitat at Edinburgh Zoo.
Clownfish swimming near coral in reef tank at Edinburgh Zoo.
Group reacting to a performer in the Anatomy Theatre at the Edinburgh Dungeon.
Edinburgh Dungeon room with wooden benches and a portrait of a woman on the wall.
Visitors exploring the mirror maze at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Sumatran tiger walking through foliage at Edinburgh Zoo.
Visitors observing primate skeletons at an exhibit in Edinburgh Zoo.
Pallas's cat on a rock at Edinburgh Zoo.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Visit both Edinburgh Zoo and Dungeon, sitting 6 km apart from each other. Explore each at your own pace, same day or separate days!

  • Explore 86 hectares featuring giant pandas, penguins, and red pandas, plus enjoy keeper talks revealing wildlife stories and vital conservation efforts.

  • Meet Edinburgh’s notorious characters like Burke & Hare & the Witch Pricker during 11 live shows and finish with the adrenaline-pumping Drop Ride to Doom.

More details

  • Visit both Edinburgh Zoo and Dungeon, sitting 6 km apart from each other. Explore each at your own pace, same day or separate days!

  • Explore 86 hectares featuring giant pandas, penguins, and red pandas, plus enjoy keeper talks revealing wildlife stories and vital conservation efforts.

  • Meet Edinburgh’s notorious characters like Burke & Hare & the Witch Pricker during 11 live shows and finish with the adrenaline-pumping Drop Ride to Doom.

from £42.25
£40.14

5% off

Visitors in colorful Vortex Tunnel at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh.
Group reacting to actor portraying the Foul Clenger at Mary Kings Close, Edinburgh Dungeon.
Actors in Victorian attire at Edinburgh Dungeon with a wooden crate.
Kaleidoscopic reflections in the Kaleido Tunnel at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh.
Visitors interacting with a glowing exhibit at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh.
Tourists experiencing the eerie Kirkyard scene at The Edinburgh Dungeon in Scotland.
Edinburgh Dungeon Cannibal Cave with rocky walls and hanging red drapes.
Visitors exploring the mirror maze at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Child viewing reflection in parabolic mirror at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh.
Visitors navigating the colorful Mirror Maze at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh.
Visitors experiencing size illusion in Ames Room at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • At Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, experiment with light and perspective, then watch a real time city projection created using classic Victorian optics.

  • Edinburgh Dungeon places you inside staged historical moments, with actors guiding you through atmospheric sets during a fast paced 80 minute live experience.

  • Spend the day shifting from bright rooftop views to immersive theatre, enjoying two distinct experiences within walking distance in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.

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  • At Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, experiment with light and perspective, then watch a real time city projection created using classic Victorian optics.

  • Edinburgh Dungeon places you inside staged historical moments, with actors guiding you through atmospheric sets during a fast paced 80 minute live experience.

  • Spend the day shifting from bright rooftop views to immersive theatre, enjoying two distinct experiences within walking distance in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.

from £39.95
£37.95

5% off

Dr Knox's Anatomy Theatre actor at Edinburgh Dungeon and red Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Edinburgh.
Visitors in The Edinburgh Dungeon Courtroom during a guided tour, interacting with a judge character.
Tourists experiencing the eerie Kirkyard scene at The Edinburgh Dungeon in Scotland.
Hop-On Hop-Off bus on a street in Edinburgh with historic buildings and Arthur's Seat in the background.
Edinburgh Castle viewed from a hop-on hop-off tour bus with tourists.
Edinburgh Dungeon room with wooden benches and a portrait of a woman on the wall.
Victorian characters in a dimly lit alley at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.
Tourists enjoying a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Edinburgh with views of Arthur's Seat.
Family enjoying Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour, pointing at city sights.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Explore Edinburgh’s dark past at the Dungeon and enjoy the city’s best landmarks on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass.

  • Enter the Edinburgh Dungeon with a 15-min timed ticket. Watch dramatic live shows about Scotland’s darkest tales & enjoy a spooky experience with your folks.

  • Get unlimited bus access on the Red Route for 24 hours with audio in 9 languages, special kids’ commentary, free headphones & ticket validity for one year.

  • Only five minutes between the Dungeon and hop-on bus stop means you can smoothly switch from spooky thrills to exploring city landmarks without losing time.

More details

  • Explore Edinburgh’s dark past at the Dungeon and enjoy the city’s best landmarks on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass.

  • Enter the Edinburgh Dungeon with a 15-min timed ticket. Watch dramatic live shows about Scotland’s darkest tales & enjoy a spooky experience with your folks.

  • Get unlimited bus access on the Red Route for 24 hours with audio in 9 languages, special kids’ commentary, free headphones & ticket validity for one year.

  • Only five minutes between the Dungeon and hop-on bus stop means you can smoothly switch from spooky thrills to exploring city landmarks without losing time.

from £33
£31.35

5% off

Cannibal clan actors and visitors at Edinburgh Dungeon exhibit.
Group reacting to actor portraying the Foul Clenger at Mary Kings Close, Edinburgh Dungeon.
Victorian characters in a dimly lit alley at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Visitors listening to a guide during the Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour.
Visitors watching a video of the Forth Bridge in Scotland.
Visitors in The Edinburgh Dungeon Courtroom during a guided tour, interacting with a judge character.
Tourists experiencing the eerie Kirkyard scene at The Edinburgh Dungeon in Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Experience building exterior on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
Guide leading visitors on a sensory journey through Scotland with autumn backdrop.
Visitors enjoying a sensory video journey through Scotland with scenic landscapes.
Interactive exhibit with people seated in a room with immersive ocean visuals, Scotland.
Free cancellation
50 min
Audio guide
  • Tour two major attractions with one ticket—chilling Scottish tales followed by whisky education and tastings, all sorted in a single booking.

  • At The Edinburgh Dungeon, meet plague doctors, Burke and Hare, and witches across live shows and eerie effects. Great for ages eight and up.

  • Enjoy a 50-minute guided journey through Scotland’s regional distilling traditions and craftsmanship, ending with a keepsake glass to take home.

More details

  • Tour two major attractions with one ticket—chilling Scottish tales followed by whisky education and tastings, all sorted in a single booking.

  • At The Edinburgh Dungeon, meet plague doctors, Burke and Hare, and witches across live shows and eerie effects. Great for ages eight and up.

  • Enjoy a 50-minute guided journey through Scotland’s regional distilling traditions and craftsmanship, ending with a keepsake glass to take home.

from £40
£38

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Clownfish swimming near coral and a red double-decker bus touring Edinburgh cityscape.
Sumatran tiger walking through foliage at Edinburgh Zoo.
Visitors observing primate skeletons at an exhibit in Edinburgh Zoo.
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic buildings on a city street.
Visitors with map preparing to board red HOHO bus.
Zoo entrance sign at Edinburgh Zoo with visitors walking up stairs.
East African crowned crane at Edinburgh Zoo.
Chilean flamingos in habitat at Edinburgh Zoo.
Edinburgh sightseeing bus in front of historic building on a sunny day.
Tourists on HOHO bus near Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
Guide speaking into a microphone on an Edinburgh HOHO bus tour.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Hop between city landmarks and then spend hours with giant pandas and penguins. One ticket, two standout Edinburgh experiences you can enjoy your way.

  • Visit one of Scotland’s top wildlife attractions with diverse species like Amur tigers, sun bears, and penguins in spacious, custom-designed enclosures.

  • Ride open-top buses across three themed routes with commentary in 9+ languages, live guides, headphones, and discounts at top Edinburgh landmarks.

More details

  • Hop between city landmarks and then spend hours with giant pandas and penguins. One ticket, two standout Edinburgh experiences you can enjoy your way.

  • Visit one of Scotland’s top wildlife attractions with diverse species like Amur tigers, sun bears, and penguins in spacious, custom-designed enclosures.

  • Ride open-top buses across three themed routes with commentary in 9+ languages, live guides, headphones, and discounts at top Edinburgh landmarks.

from £52.25
£49.64

5% off

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What our guests say

Junaidah Binti Sapine
SG

Junaidah

Singapore
Feb 2026

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Went to the Edinburgh Dungeon and honestly had a really good time. It was fun, exciting, and kept us entertained the whole way through. The stories were interesting and mixed with humour, so it wasn’t just scary but actually really enjoyable. The best part was definitely the actors and actresses, they were so into their characters and made the experience feel super interactive. They joked with the audience, stayed in character the whole time, and really brought the scenes to life. Overall, it was a great experience and something different to do in Edinburgh. I’d totally recommend it if you’re looking for something fun, a bit spooky, and not too serious.

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Filip Karaivanov

Filip

Jan 2026

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The interactions with the actors was definitely the most entertaining part. You could never expect who they would talk to and they made sure everyone felt included.

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Roselle Cosico Syed
GB

Roselle

United Kingdom
Feb 2026

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We had a great time. The guide was amazing. We now have a better understanding of our favorite drink! We even get to try a whiskuy we are interested in which is a bonus.

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon + Scotch Whisky Experience Tickets

agueda mezomo
BR

Agueda

Brazil
Feb 2026

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The tour was great. It's an excellent option for seeing the main sights of the city. I chose the 3-line ticket, and it was a great choice. I recommend using the 3-line ticket and buying it for 48 hours. It's really worth it. It's an excellent option for seeing more than just the city center and the castle. The blue line took us to some incredible and historic places.

Combo: Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Grace Leckey
GB

Grace

United Kingdom
Jan 2026

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My partner and I were only in Edinburgh for a short few days and the zoo was the first thing that we did in googling tickets to the zoo had it was so simple and we had tickets exactly for the time we wanted on our phones within minutes, they were cheaper than if you were to buy them in person and we spent all day at the zoo and had a ball

Combo: Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets

Adam Bruce

Adam

Jan 2026

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This was a wonderful day out, the rockhopper penguins were sat right in front of us the whole time and a lovely volunteer had a super interesting chat with us while a group of three king penguins waddled over to wave at us. We were really happy to see all the animals had lots of room and many seemed to enjoy the attention and would approach us. Just a wonderful experience, highly recommend!

Combo: Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets

Jayanta Biswas
IN

Jayanta

India
Dec 2025

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Our Christmas holidays in Edinburgh and London were unforgettable, thanks to Headout's seamless booking platform. We booked a combo tour to Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Edinburgh Dungeon for Dec 22-23 at competitive prices. The app's clear information and straightforward cancellation policy made planning stress-free. Headout transformed our trip with its user-friendly interface and great value. Highly recommend for hassle-free travel bookings!

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

Anne Schengel

Anne

Oct 2025

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A really great and very well organized day trip. We felt we had seen all the highlights of the Highlands. We felt very comfortable with Alistair as our guide, he kept us constantly informed about everything we saw. The castle and the boat trip on Loch Ness had to be paid for in cash(!) on site. Money could be withdrawn from an ATM, but we would have been pleased to have known this in advance.

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

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