Landmarks

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Name: Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets
Start: 2025-08-15T12:30:00
End: 2025-08-15T13:50:00
Location: The 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.

Open today

11:00am - 04:00pm

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Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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4.6/5

(137)

Bradley

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Created some well-needed memories with my children with a walk through some of Edinburgh then a quick bite at the train station, as well as a sit down in the park just before going into The Dungeon for a unique and keenly humorous show. Hopped on the comfortable busses to see the rest of Edinburgh and learned a lot about the fascinating history of the city. An experience we will not soon forget!

Swapan

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Experiencing the hangman's chair was just awesome. Post the show my wife discovered her earring was missing. We went back and with the prompt assistance of Customer Service agent Camelia and your Security In Charge we were delighted to retrieve the same. Thank you Edinburgh Dungeon for a wondferful show and your invaluable assistance. Regards, Swapan Mitra

Lisa

Feb 2025

Verified booking

5/5

From the moment we stepped onto the tour bus, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The entertainment was engaging from start to finish, making the journey truly unforgettable. The staff went above and beyond, offering outstanding support and assistance when we called to purchase our tickets. Their warmth and professionalism made all the difference, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience. A truly wonderful company that knows how to deliver excellence—highly recommended!

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.

Entry to the Edinburgh Dungeon

80-mins show

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from Ireland, United States, Australia and over 21 countries have loved this experience
Anuj
May, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The staff was very talented. Great performances.
Bradley
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Created some well-needed memories with my children with a walk through some of Edinburgh then a quick bite at the train station, as well as a sit down in the park just before going into The Dungeon for a unique and keenly humorous show. Hopped on the comfortable busses to see the rest of Edinburgh and learned a lot about the fascinating history of the city. An experience we will not soon forget!
Tuuli
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The actors were really funny and professional! Through interactive roleplay you could learn about the darkest history of Edinburgh.
Dove
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Easy to book online. Good atmosphere. Actors make the experience. Time flys through the experience. Good for all ages. Not scary but very interesting and interactive. Recommend
Swapan
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Experiencing the hangman's chair was just awesome. Post the show my wife discovered her earring was missing. We went back and with the prompt assistance of Customer Service agent Camelia and your Security In Charge we were delighted to retrieve the same. Thank you Edinburgh Dungeon for a wondferful show and your invaluable assistance. Regards, Swapan Mitra

Step into Edinburgh’s murky history with a timed-entry ticket to The Edinburgh Dungeon—an immersive, theatrical experience best for ages 8 and up.

Getting started

Head to the main entrance of The Edinburgh Dungeon and show your ticket. After a quick check-in, you’ll be directed inside, within your chosen 15-min slot. The team will walk you through what to expect before things kick off.

What to expect

The Edinburgh Dungeon brings Scotland’s grimmer moments to life with live actors, interactive scenes, and dramatic effects. It’s weird, wild, and a surprisingly fun way to meet the city’s most infamous characters.

Features

Live actor shows: Watch creepy performances that bring history to life. Meet Burke and Hare in their body-snatching scheme, face the Plague Doctor’s bizarre cures, survive Sawney Bean’s cannibal clan, and get judged for 17th-century crimes!

Themed sets and special effects: Wander through moody, detailed spaces filled with eerie lighting, creepy sound effects, and immersive storytelling.

Age recommendation: Best for ages 8 and up—spooky enough to thrill older kids, fun enough for grown-ups, and great for families and groups.

The Edinburgh Dungeon

Monday	11:00am - 04:00pm	last entry 03:00pm
Tuesday	11:00am - 04:00pm	last entry 03:00pm
Wednesday	11:00am - 04:00pm	last entry 03:00pm
Thursday	11:00am - 04:00pm	last entry 03:00pm
Friday	11:00am - 04:00pm	last entry 03:00pm
Saturday	10:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Sunday	10:30am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm

What to bring

Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What's not allowed

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.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 4 years.

Entry to kids under 15 without guardians is not included with these tickets.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

People with back issues and pregnant people are restricted from participating in certain shows of this experience.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

Facilities: restroom.

Guests aged 16 or 17 are required to present ID or a parent/guardian’s written permission.

The recommended age to visit the dungeon is 8 and above.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at The Edinburgh Dungeon.

Address: 31 Market Place, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, United Kingdom.

Get directions to the redemption point