Explore at your pace
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
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No need to plan your whole day around one ticket. Just visit the Dungeon when you’re ready and enjoy the full spooky experience.
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Explore the city’s darkest legends with shows on cannibals, witch trials, and executions, brought to life by creepy characters & twisted theatrical scenes.
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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.
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Enter Edinburgh Dungeon at any time on the day of your choice
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80-mins show
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Face the freaky side of history at The Edinburgh Dungeon where creepy characters and wild stories take over. Drop in anytime on the day of your choosing!
Getting started
Just head to The Edinburgh Dungeon entrance and show your ticket. There’s no set entry time, so feel free to drop by whenever it suits you. Once scanned in, you’ll be guided inside to kick off your journey through the city's shadowy past at your own pace.
What to expect
Forget dry history tours. The Dungeon turns Edinburgh’s darkest tales into hilarious, creepy theatre, complete with live actors, spooky sets, and unexpected laughs. It’s a mix of storytelling and scares, perfect for anyone who likes their history with a twist.
Features
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Anytime entry: Turn up whenever you like on your chosen date. It’s ideal if you’re working around unpredictable weather or a relaxed sightseeing plan.
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Live actor shows: Get pulled into twisted stories by plague doctors, witch hunters, and other creepy characters like Burke & Hare and Geillis Duncan. It’s spooky, ridiculous, and a little bit gross.
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Immersive sets: Wander through atmospheric scenes with moody lighting, haunting sounds, and interactive moments that make you part of the madness.
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Drop-dead ride: Feel the adrenaline rush as you plummet on the Drop Dead ride, a spine-chilling finale simulating a 30-meter fall at Edinburgh Dungeon’s Grassmarket gallows.
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Creepy fun for ages 8 and up: Scary enough to thrill, silly enough to laugh at. It’s a weirdly fun time for kids, teens, and grown-ups who enjoy the odd shiver.
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What to bring
- Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.
What's not allowed
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Sharp metallic tools or objects, drones, alcohol, smoke bombs, fireworks, glass bottles, illegal substances, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, large bags are not allowed on this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
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Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 4 years.
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Entry to kids under 15 without guardians is not included with these tickets.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
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People with back issues and pregnant people are restricted from participating in certain shows of this experience.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional Information
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Facilities: restroom.
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Guests aged 16 or 17 are required to present ID or a parent/guardian’s written permission.
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The recommended age to visit the dungeon is 8 and above.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at The Edinburgh Dungeon.
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Address: 31 Market Place, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, United Kingdom .
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