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Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

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10:30am - 5:00pm

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4.7/5(580)

James L

Family

Verified booking

Last week

Highlights started at the beginning when we entered the staff were so helpful to my grandson and I. We had a super scary experience with actors and actresses serving up all kinds of wonderful moments of the past . But be aware guys super frightening also.. The whole experience was so good we will definitely be back for more.. Kind regards Papa Jim and grandson Blair ❤️

Michael P

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

We’ve already been to the Dungeons in Amsterdam and Hamburg. In Edinburgh, too, both the set design and the acting are top-notch. BUT: if you’re not a native English speaker, you won’t understand a word here! By comparison: in Amsterdam we understood pretty much everything, but here it was a total disaster, which is a real shame since the audience is international. But as I said: the actors and everything else are, as usual, world-class.

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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What our guests say
James L
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Highlights started at the beginning when we entered the staff were so helpful to my grandson and I. We had a super scary experience with actors and actresses serving up all kinds of wonderful moments of the past . But be aware guys super frightening also.. The whole experience was so good we will definitely be back for more.. Kind regards Papa Jim and grandson Blair ❤️
Alison M
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A great show. The actors were brilliant and really exposed Edinburgh's dark side. Sets were authentic , capturing the sights, sounds, atmosphere and smells of the time. Both entertaining and scary.
Hannah G
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The amazing actors/actresses. To think that they do this day in and day out and still make their performances fresh and funny . Loved every minute of the experience. Big thank you to them.
Donna H
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was very participant interactive and quite entertaining. Some really funny parts where members of the tour become part of the storyline. I would definitely recommend this tour
Samuel G
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Actors / actresses were very good...played well. Props were very well set up...No photos were not aloud cameras....Photo prices st end were s Big Steep..so did not purchase any.

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.

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, and 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 for kids under 15 without guardians is not included with these tickets.

Accessibility

Please be advised that the lift is currently out of service. During this time, the venue is unable to admit any guests who require accessible 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