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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 Entry Tickets

Explore at your pace

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.

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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

£19

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Combo (Save 5%): Camera Obscura & World of Illusions + Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Explore at your pace

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 ~~Original price£43.95~~

£41.75

5% off

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Combo (Save 8%): Edinburgh Castle & Dungeon Experience

1 hr 20 mins - 1 hr 30 mins

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Maximise your day in Edinburgh with a combo ticket for a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle’s exterior and entry to The Edinburgh Dungeon’s 80-minute live show.
Explore Edinburgh Castle with a 45-minute express English-guided tour of the exterior, then enjoy free time to roam the grounds and interiors.
Uncover the castle’s history, visit the Great Hall and St. Margaret’s Chapel, and take in panoramic city views from Castle Rock with the included audio tour app.
Prepare for spooky thrills with entry to The Edinburgh Dungeon, an immersive 80-minute experience featuring live actors, theatrical sets, and dramatic effects.
Encounter infamous characters like Burke & Hare and Major Weir, then cap off the experience with the Drop-Dead Ride’s vertical plunge for a thrilling finale.

More details

Maximise your day in Edinburgh with a combo ticket for a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle’s exterior and entry to The Edinburgh Dungeon’s 80-minute live show.
Explore Edinburgh Castle with a 45-minute express English-guided tour of the exterior, then enjoy free time to roam the grounds and interiors.
Uncover the castle’s history, visit the Great Hall and St. Margaret’s Chapel, and take in panoramic city views from Castle Rock with the included audio tour app.
Prepare for spooky thrills with entry to The Edinburgh Dungeon, an immersive 80-minute experience featuring live actors, theatrical sets, and dramatic effects.
Encounter infamous characters like Burke & Hare and Major Weir, then cap off the experience with the Drop-Dead Ride’s vertical plunge for a thrilling finale.

from ~~Original price£60~~

£55.05

8% off

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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Explore at your pace

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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.

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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 ~~Original price£39~~

£37.05

5% off

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Combo (Save 8%): Edinburgh Dungeon + Scotch Whisky Experience Tickets

50 mins - 1 hr 20 mins

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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.

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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 ~~Original price£44~~

£40.61

8% off

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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets

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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.

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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 ~~Original price£46.25~~

£43.94

5% off

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Combo (Save 16%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

1 hr 20 mins - 12 hrs 30 mins

Transfers available

Watch Edinburgh Dungeon’s theatrical shows & then travel by coach to Loch Ness. You can do both the experiences on the same day or split them across days.
From the Witch of Edinburgh to dodgy executioners, meet characters from Scotland’s darkest chapters brought to life by over 11 actors at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Set off from Edinburgh's Castle Terrace in a comfy coach as your English-speaking guide shares Highland tales en route to Glencoe & Loch Ness.

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Watch Edinburgh Dungeon’s theatrical shows & then travel by coach to Loch Ness. You can do both the experiences on the same day or split them across days.
From the Witch of Edinburgh to dodgy executioners, meet characters from Scotland’s darkest chapters brought to life by over 11 actors at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Set off from Edinburgh's Castle Terrace in a comfy coach as your English-speaking guide shares Highland tales en route to Glencoe & Loch Ness.

from ~~Original price£87~~

£72.96

16% off

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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Explore at your pace

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.

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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 ~~Original price£53.25~~

£50.59

5% off

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The Edinburgh Dungeon

Monday	11:00am–4:00pm	last entry 3:00pm
Tuesday	11:00am–4:00pm	last entry 3:00pm
Wednesday	11:00am–4:00pm	last entry 3:00pm
Thursday	11:00am–4:00pm	last entry 3:00pm
Friday	11:00am–4:00pm	last entry 3:00pm
Saturday	10:30am–5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	10:30am–5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm

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What our guests say

Roshini N

United Kingdom

Family

Last week

+1 more

Booking our Edinburgh Zoo tickets through Headout was quick and hassle-free. The e-tickets arrived instantly by email, and when i arrived at the zoo, the entry was smooth and I just needed to scan the tickets. The zoo itself was the highlight of the day. Seeing the flamingos, penguins and the rhino up close was a real treat, and the hillside walk gave us lovely views across Edinburgh. The paths were easy to follow using the map on the app and the staff were friendly and helpful giving us fun facts and infomation regarding the animals. It's really cute how some of the animals were named after the staff memeber's children names. I also now know that the rhino was 4 years ago and enjoys his warm water bath pool. Overall, I had a relaxing and memorable weekend with my partner and I'd happily book with Headout again.

Combo: Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets

Samia M

Couple

Sep 2026

Amazing experience!! Absolutely loved every second of day out. From finally being able to see koala bears in person (my all time favourite animal) to seeing atty the baby sloth, this was hands down the best day ever. I spent 4 hours here and even then I felt I could have spent so much more time

Combo: Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets

Mr K W

United Kingdom

Couple

Sep 2026

One of the bucket items my wife wanted to do years ago. All was just right apart from the cold winds. Staff and fellow guests were great and the staff on the bus's were so helpfull espeacilly Murray. We would recommend the visit to the Britannia resturant to anyone, the queue said it all. All the greet and meet staff through out the experience were first class.

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Claire G

United Kingdom

Couple

Sep 2026

I loved this .. the highlight of my trip to Edinburgh. The staff were amazing and played their characters superbly. Informative, interactive and lots of fun. I giggled from start to finish. I went with my very introverted daughter, who usually wouldnt entertain that sort of thing, but she played along and enjoyed the experience too.

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Cheryl M

United Kingdom

Group

May 2026

What a laugh we had. The actors keep it all going to well. Thats my 4th visit over the last 7 years and I love how its been different each time We pre booked on line as it saves quite a bit of money

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Joanne C

Canada

Couple

Aug 2026

+2 more

The Hop.on Hop.off tour is a great way to sightsee, but also to gain kmowledge about various parts of Edinburgh. We went on all 3 routes, and it was lovely. All 3 offered different parts of Edinburgh and the guide who joined us was funny and engaging. He asked about all the passengers, and geared his interactions to us when possible, while remembering where we were visiting from etc. A very enjoyable afternoon, could easily fill a whole day if you chose to Hop on and off, which we didn't, we stayed on all 3 busses, only departing once we were back to starting point.

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

Jennifer G

United States

Family

Jun 2026

It was easy to purchase and use tickets. Loved how easy it was to get around town and to here the history of Edinburgh. Would definitely recommend, especially to anyone new to the area or traveling for fun.

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

Raman J

Couple

Apr 2026