Underground Vaults Walking Tour
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
For one person, performed together with others in a group setting
Age
From 5 years
Season
Available year-round
Duration of the experience
Approximately 1-1.5 hours
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.
Delivery:
Purchase your experience, and we will either send a digital voucher via email within 5 minutes or an exclusive gift box to the desired address (1-3 business days).
Booking:
To book your experiences, you need to log in on our booking page with your voucher number. There you will find all the information you need to complete your booking
Validity:
Our gift cards are valid for three years from the date of purchase. During these three years, you have the option to exchange your experience for another. Need more time? You can extend your voucher for up to one year for a small fee.
Exchange Policy:
Changed plans? Want to change your experience? No problem! You have three years to change your experience.
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We handpick the best experiences
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Lowest price guarantee
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Over 800,000 sold experiences
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