Edinburgh Haunted Underground City Walking Tour
from
£20
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
1-4
people
price for
1 participant
1 hour
20 minutes
  • • Explore the Haunted Underground City of Edinburgh
  • • Join an 80-Minute Guided Tour of Damnation Alley
  • • Discover the Most Haunted Section of Edinburgh's Underground History
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Why We Love This Unique Experience

Step into the shadows and uncover the haunting history of Edinburgh with the Underground City of the Dead Tour. This thrilling experience invites brave souls to explore the most eerie section of Edinburgh's infamous underground city, revealing tales of the past that will send chills down your spine. Encounter "Damnation Alley" and delve into the lives of those who once dwelled in despair beneath the bustling city streets. Prepare for an unforgettable journey that combines the intrigue of history with an adrenaline-inducing experience.

The adventure spans 80 minutes, led by an expert local guide who will share captivating stories about the hidden world beneath your feet. Hear grim tales from a bygone era as you navigate through the dark tunnels, where the presence of forgotten souls lingers. Choose between a day or night tour to set the perfect atmosphere for this spine-tingling escapade. With the rich history of Edinburgh as your backdrop, this guided walking tour promises to awaken curiosity and deliver a truly unique experience.

This tour is the ideal gift for thrill-seekers or history buffs looking to dive into the darker side of one of the world's most fascinating cities. Give the gift of adventure and mystery with a ticket to the Underground City of the Dead Tour, perfect for those who appreciate storytelling and the allure of the unknown.

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Experience Overview:

Underground City Of The Dead Tour

Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as 'Damnation Alley' and forgotten for centuries, these tunnels were once 'home' to men, women and children living in utter misery.
Experience Edinburgh's dark past as you listen to stories about what really happened beneath the city's streets and what might have stayed behind ...

• 80 minute walking tour exploring Edinburgh's underground city, led by a local expert guide.

• Choice of day or night time tour.

PLEASE NOTE

During very busy times of the year tours are marked SOLD OUT when places are still available, in order to avoid over-booking. Contact us if the tour you want is marked SOLD OUT in case places are available.

Meeting Point

St Giles' Cathedral

High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, UK

All tours leave from the "Tree of the Dead" outside St Giles Cathedral on the pavement facing the Royal Mile. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure.

What's included:

  • Local, expert guide

Not included:

  • Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

City of the Dead Tours

Bobby's Bothy, 26 B Candlemaker Row, Greyfriars Graveyard, Edinburgh, EH1 2QB

This tour ventures into the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City, where a population once lived in utter misery. Black as Satan’s jammies, with a fascinating history to match, these vaults were forgotten for centuries and only recently unsealed.
This part of the South Bridge Vaults is known as Damnation Alley. With good reason. These dark tunnels and are stalked by a malevolent presence known as the South Bridge Entity.

1 hour, 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Location

Map from Edinburgh Edinburgh EH1 1RE

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE,

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Language: English only
Age: Minimum 12

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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What People Are Saying

(152 reviews)

If you're looking for a thrilling and engaging experience in Edinburgh, this underground tour comes highly recommended by numerous satisfied customers! Guided by charismatic hosts like Rebecca, Jamie, and Amelia, the tours seamlessly blend historical insights with chilling ghost stories that draw you into the eerie atmosphere of the vaults. Visitors appreciate the storytelling prowess of the guides, who not only educate but also entertain, creating memorable moments that blend humor with spine-tingling tales. Whether you're a believer in the paranormal or just curious about Edinburgh's dark history, this tour promises to be a well-rounded, thrilling experience that's perfect for anyone seeking a unique outing in the city. Don't miss this captivating journey into the past!


Experience Highlights

Engaging Storytellers... Fascinating History... Spooky Atmosphere... Highly Recommended... Great for Groups... Worth Every Penny... Excellent Guides... Must-Do Experience... Fun and Informative... Unique Underground Adventure...

Edinburgh Haunted Underground City Tour

(152 reviews)
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
1-4
people
price for
1 participant
1 hour
20 minutes
  • • Explore the Haunted Underground City of Edinburgh
  • • Join an 80-Minute Guided Tour of Damnation Alley
  • • Discover the Most Haunted Section of Edinburgh's Underground History
or

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Location

Map from Edinburgh Edinburgh EH1 1RE

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE,

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Reviews by Viator

Fantastic!

This is the first tour like this I have done and I must admit I am not a believer in the paranormal. Our tour guide Rebecca was fantastic, she was engaging and a natural storyteller. The vaults are interesting and the stories are gripping. I think you have to buy into them- as people who have left negative reviews on here suggest it’s all rubbish. If you’re going to come and just think it’s all rubbish, then you won’t enjoy it. Come and engage and buy into the scariness and the spookiness of it and you will thoroughly enjoy it. Well worth a listen.

DHM999 - January 25th, 2019

Excellent!!!

So recently just finished the tour with Jamie...and I must say it was amazing. It was fun and entertaining, information given about the vaults and people who lived in Edinburgh was fantastic. I would recommend this to anyone and would definitely do this again!!! Also just for Jamie....here is some dust.

C5855TFraym - January 27th, 2019

Frights and frolics

This is such a fun, informative and super creepy underground city of the dead tour. Rebecca was the perfect guide for this sort of tour. She thrilled and completely scared us. Can’t recommend this tour enough, especially at night.

kellytrueman - March 12th, 2019

Absolutely Brilliant

My girlfriend and I went on the City of the Dead tour with our brilliant tour guide, Rebecca. It was a very small group with only one other girl with us and we were sort of regretting the tour at this point. Having said this, we quickly felt differently as soon as Rebecca started taking us into the dark past of Edinburgh. She was absolutely fantastic and made us feel like we'd known her for years. Excellent story teller and very engaging. We couldn't have wished for a better guide - she balanced laughter with history and terrifying ghost stories in creepy places. We would highly recommend this tour - it's definitely worth making sure you are booking onto one of Rebecca's!

harrybA727XE - March 16th, 2019

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