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Unearth Edinburgh's chilling past on a guided walking tour through Old Town and Blair Street Underground Vaults, steeped in haunting real-life tales.
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Go on a small-group English-guided walking tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town and get exclusive access to the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults.
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Wander through the Old Town and the now-haunted vaults, once home to criminals, vagrants, and sinister figures, and look for restless spirits.
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Your cloaked storyteller brings history to life with chilling tales of murder, torture, body snatching, and ghostly encounters in Edinburgh’s dark past.
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75-min guided walking tour of the Blair Street Underground Vaults and the Old Town closes
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Entry to the Blair Street Underground Vaults
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Live English-speaking guide
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Small group of max 18 people
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Exclusive multi-sensory experience delivered through TourTalk audio devices
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Transportation between attractions
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Food and drinks
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Unearth the true terrors of Edinburgh’s past on a chilling underground tour led by expert storytellers through the city’s most haunted vaults.
Getting started
Meet your cloaked guide near the Royal Mile, where you’ll check in, collect your audio device, and get ready for a guided walk into Edinburgh’s Old Town.
What to expect
You’ll begin in the city’s shadowy closes, hidden alleys still echoing with the past. With your cloaked guide leading the way, you’ll descend into the Blair Street Underground Vaults and all the areas untouched by sunlight and steeped in grim history.
Features
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Blair Street Underground Vaults: Access one of Edinburgh’s most haunted sites, and hear chilling true stories of crime, torture, body snatching, and lingering spirits from a master guide who has one-of-a-kind storytelling skills.
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Old Town walking tour: Stroll through dark alleys and hidden corners of Edinburgh’s Old Town before heading underground.
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Small group setting: With a max of 18 guests, it’s an intimate and immersive experience with room to linger and listen.
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Audio devices included: Stay connected to every story and whisper, even in the darkest corners of the vaults.
This isn’t about jump scares, it’s about real stories in real places, making it one of Edinburgh’s most spine-tingling experiences.
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What’s not allowed
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Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 5 years.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
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This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
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People with cardiac issues are restricted from participating in this experience.
Additional information
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If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination.
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Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
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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 meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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