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Underground Vaults Walking Tour

Locations Edinburgh

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Descend Into Edinburgh's Shadowy Past

Journey beneath the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town into a hidden world frozen in time. Led by expert storytellers, you'll descend into ancient vaults where criminals lurked, the homeless sought shelter, and witchcraft was practiced in secret chambers beneath the bustling city above. Dare you venture into the haunted vault where ghostly encounters are frequently reported?

🏙️ Discover hidden passages beneath Edinburgh's streets

🔮 Enter an authentic historical witchcraft temple

👻 Experience the infamous haunted vault yourself


Good to know

Number of Participants

Number of Participants

For one person, performed together with others in a group setting

Age

Age

From 5 years

Availability

Season

Available year-round

Duration

Duration of the experience

Approximately 1-1.5 hours

Important Information

Important information

Moderate mobility needed


What you are going to do

🧭 Meet Your Expert Storyteller
Gather at the meeting point in Edinburgh's atmospheric Old Town where your knowledgeable guide awaits. Your guide will introduce the secret world that lies beneath the city's surface, setting the scene for the underground journey you're about to embark upon.

🚶‍♀️ Descend Beneath the Streets
Feel a shiver of anticipation as you leave daylight behind and follow your guide down the spiral staircase into the mysterious vaults beneath South Bridge. The temperature drops noticeably as you enter these forgotten chambers, your path illuminated just enough to navigate the ancient stonework while maintaining the authentic, eerie atmosphere of these centuries-old spaces.

📜 Uncover Dark Historical Truths
Listen intently as your guide reveals the grim realities of 18th-century Edinburgh life through captivating storytelling. Learn how these vaults, originally built as storage areas for merchants, quickly became a lawless underground city where the desperate sought refuge, criminals conducted their business, and disease spread unchecked through the damp, airless chambers.

🔮 Step Inside a Witchcraft Temple
Feel the hairs rise on the back of your neck as you enter a genuine historical witchcraft temple, complete with its original stone circle. Your guide explains the secretive pagan practices once conducted in this very room, hidden from the religious authorities above ground, leaving you to decide whether you're brave enough to step inside the circle yourself.

👻 Experience the Haunted Vault
Hold your breath as you enter the infamous haunted vault, known for its numerous reported ghostly encounters. In the near-darkness, listen to chilling accounts of paranormal experiences from previous visitors while sensing the unmistakable change in atmosphere that has convinced even the most skeptical tourists that something otherworldly resides in this particular chamber.


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£25 (Price/Person)
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